E-learning
The GI@MED project aims to train researchers and professionals in exemplary practices, related with the use of geo-information technologies for the support of decision-making and management of water resources, as well as other vital agricultural issues. The training is expected to benefit researchers and professionals, resulting in the capacity enhancement of the research institutions, government owned institutions and small to medium-sized enterprises.
In addition to researchers and professionals, the training of young persons, independently of gender, on geo-information issues, is also anticipated, serving the 8th Millennium Development Objective (World Cooperation for Sustainability) by creating new working places in the agricultural and commercial sectors.
These training requirements are also a necessity for the whole of Europe. The coordinator of the GI@MED project participated in the SEOS project, funded by the European Commission under the 6th Framework Programme and aimed in creating teaching modules on the application of earth observation data and geo-information on a range of applications. The modules were designed to address primarily secondary education pupils and contain information pages and images, as well as small exercises, quizzes and games. The SEOS modules are freely available to the public and are an excellent source of information for those who need an introduction to the applications of earth observation data and geo-information. The following modules are most relevant to the aims of GI@MED.
Remote Sensing and Geo-Information in Agriculture
Agricultural products from crops form a large part of every person´s diet. Producing food of sufficient quantity and quality is essential for the well-being of the people anywhere in the world. (read more)
Natural Resource Management
Our natural environment is threatened by the effects of various human activities. Its ability to "heal" itself is compromised by the intensity with which we exploit its resources. (read more)
A World of Images
A visual module, based on satellite images and other forms of earth observations on a range of applications. (read more)
Land Use and Land Use Change
Land use in Geography means the usage of land by humans. Land use change is a variation or change of land use, for example, forest clearances, growth of cities, and also renaturation of former industrial sites. (read more)
Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritages
Heritage is vital to our present and future identity, it is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. (read more)