Mapping Nature for People and Planet in Uganda: Inception Workshop

Language: English

Course type: Virtual workshop

 Partners: United Nations Development Programme, National Geographic Society, National Environment Management Authority, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Global Environment Facility, University of Northern British Columbia

 

Workshop overview

How can we use spatial data to identify nature-based solutions for biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development? In this virtual international workshop, Ugandan decision-makers and spatial data experts will work with world-class scientists and international policy experts to answer this key question in Uganda.

We are excited to welcome you to the workshop! This virtual meeting room will enable you to:

• Download background information and key documents for the workshop
• Access the link to join all workshop sessions on Zoom
• Watch the video recordings of each session
• Engage with other participants via a forum
• Continue discussions and peer-exchange after the workshop is over

Learn how about key features of this page and how you can enhance your workshop experience by watching this short tutorial.

Workshop objectives

• Identify and prioritize where policymakers can take nature-based action to deliver on national biodiversity and sustainable development commitments to the Convention on Biological Diversity, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, UN Convention to Combat Desertification, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
• Identify the necessary global and national datasets to develop the analysis;
• Apply systematic conservation planning methods using GIS software to achieve this vision with cutting-edge, rigorous science;
• Evaluate the political context, map key stakeholders, and provide clear steps to use the data to deliver across policy commitments.

Important documents

Workshop’s report

Virtual Workshop Logistics Note: Access essential information for you to prepare for our upcoming workshop

Virtual Workshop Agenda: Download detailed information on the content and timing of the workshop

Workshop press release: NEMA | UNDP | UNDP Medium

Mapping Nature for People and Planet Concept Note: Learn more about the project vision and objectives

Mapping Nature for People and Planet in Costa Rica: Read the workshop from Costa Rica to set expectations for your country’s upcoming workshop!

Excel policy sheet: This will be the key document used during Part 2: Policy Hackathon

Live data sheet: This will be the key document used during Part 2: Data Hackathon

Infographic - Mapping Nature for People and Planet | Simple, Detailed

Live Session Q&A Document

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Workshop content