South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) uLwazi Learning Event

8 May 2018

16 October 2018

Location :

South Africa

Organisation :

South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON)

On 8 May - 16 Oct 2018, the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is hosting SAEON uLwazi Learning Event in South Africa.

The uLwazi Node of the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is dedicated to hosting and providing online tools for research data infrastructure and associated decision making. Our tools can be used by a range of stakeholders and interest groups, from local and national government, to academics, to NGOs, who wish to better understand the geographic relationships between resources, people and potential risks. We are dedicated to providing useful geographic information to those making South Africa a better place.

The Learning Event is an opportunity to engage with stakeholders and interest groups regarding our online geographic tools, demonstrating how the tools may be used, but also receiving feedback as to what information is most useful to various groups. This is also a unique opportunity for government and the private sector to interact in an environment dedicated to problem-solving using geographic information. Furthermore, we hope to engage with South Africans around the country, to ensure municipalities and interest groups have an opportunity to learn to use these tools and engage with the team.