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Land Degradation Training
Aug. 25, 2025
FAO - SWALIM and IMC recently facilitated a significant training program in Hargeisa, focused on addressing Land Degradation. The program brought together representatives from five ministries and one national institute. The participants came from diverse backgrounds and worked in various sectors within their institutions, which greatly enhanced both their understanding and active participation throughout the training. The training covered the following topics: · Concept to Land Degradation · The Role of GIS and Remote Sensing in Land Degradation Assessment · Introduction to Google Earth Engine (GEE) · Soil Erosion and Degradation Modelling (RESULE) · Land Cover and Land Use Change Detection as Indicators of Land Degradation · Analysis and Symbolization of Land Degradation Products · Map Creation and Reporting