The main objectives of the training were:
To introduce trainees to the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) programme
- What is WOCAT
- How to get involved
- WOCAT tools
Introduce the trainees to the use of geo-informatics in environmental projects
- Why is the use of GIS, GPS and remote sensing important in environmental projects
- Overview of some case studies
- Overview of Global Mapper GIS software
- Practical applications