Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

GIS for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Training Course

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a comprehensive training program designed to equip participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills in leveraging geospatial technologies to support the planning, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As governments, development agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector organizations strive to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, GIS has emerged as a critical tool for integrating spatial data, analyzing development challenges, monitoring indicators, and supporting evidence-based decision-making. This course provides participants with practical expertise in GIS, Remote Sensing, spatial analytics, geospatial data management, and SDG indicator mapping to strengthen sustainable development initiatives.

The course introduces participants to the application of GIS and Remote Sensing technologies across various SDGs, including poverty reduction, food security, health, education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, climate action, sustainable cities, biodiversity conservation, and environmental sustainability. Participants will learn how to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize spatial data to monitor SDG indicators, assess development progress, identify geographical disparities, and support policy formulation. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants will gain hands-on experience in developing geospatial databases, interactive dashboards, thematic maps, and decision-support systems for sustainable development planning.

Organizations increasingly require spatial intelligence to understand complex socioeconomic and environmental interactions that influence sustainable development outcomes. This course enables participants to apply GIS methodologies for development planning, vulnerability assessment, resource allocation, environmental monitoring, disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, infrastructure development, and impact evaluation. Participants will explore how geospatial technologies can improve transparency, accountability, and data-driven governance while facilitating more effective implementation of SDG programs and projects.

By combining theoretical foundations with practical applications, this training empowers participants to design and implement GIS-based monitoring and evaluation frameworks that align with global development priorities. Participants will develop the capacity to analyze development indicators, monitor project performance, map service delivery gaps, assess environmental and social conditions, and communicate findings through powerful geospatial visualizations. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to contribute to sustainable development planning and SDG achievement through the strategic use of GIS and geospatial analytics.

Course Objectives

1.     Understand the role of GIS and geospatial technologies in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

2.     Apply GIS and Remote Sensing techniques for SDG monitoring and reporting.

3.     Develop spatial databases for sustainable development planning.

4.     Analyze and map SDG indicators using geospatial data.

5.     Conduct spatial assessments of socioeconomic and environmental conditions.

6.     Utilize GIS for policy analysis, planning, and resource allocation.

7.     Develop dashboards and decision-support systems for SDG monitoring.

8.     Assess development disparities and service delivery gaps.

9.     Generate reports, maps, and geospatial visualizations for SDG implementation.

10.  Design and implement GIS-based sustainable development projects.

Organization Benefits

1.     Improved monitoring and evaluation of SDG programs and projects.

2.     Enhanced evidence-based planning and decision-making.

3.     Better identification of development gaps and priority areas.

4.     Strengthened geospatial data management capabilities.

5.     Improved reporting on national and international development indicators.

6.     Enhanced resource allocation and development planning.

7.     Improved climate resilience and environmental sustainability initiatives.

8.     Increased transparency, accountability, and governance effectiveness.

9.     Enhanced project impact assessment and performance monitoring.

10.  Strengthened institutional capacity in GIS and geospatial analytics.

Target Participants

·       Development Practitioners

·       Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists

·       GIS Specialists

·       Remote Sensing Analysts

·       Government Planning Officers

·       Policy Analysts

·       Researchers and Academics

·       Environmental Managers

·       Program and Project Managers

·       NGO and CSO Professionals

·       Sustainable Development Experts

·       Urban and Regional Planners

·       Data Analysts

·       Climate Change Specialists

·       Public Health Professionals

·       International Development Consultants

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to GIS and Sustainable Development Goals

·       Overview of the Sustainable Development Goals

·       Role of GIS in Sustainable Development

·       Geospatial Data and Development Planning

·       SDG Indicator Frameworks

·       Principles of Spatial Analysis

·       Case Study: GIS for National SDG Monitoring

Module 2: GIS Fundamentals for SDG Applications

·       Geographic Information Systems Concepts

·       Spatial Data Models and Structures

·       Coordinate Systems and Projections

·       Data Collection and Management Techniques

·       GIS Software Applications

·       Case Study: SDG Geospatial Database Development

Module 3: Remote Sensing for Sustainable Development

·       Introduction to Remote Sensing Technologies

·       Satellite Data Acquisition and Processing

·       Land Use and Land Cover Analysis

·       Environmental Monitoring Applications

·       Change Detection Techniques

·       Case Study: Environmental Sustainability Monitoring

Module 4: Spatial Data Collection and Management

·       Mobile GIS and Field Data Collection

·       GPS Data Acquisition Techniques

·       Data Quality Assurance and Validation

·       Spatial Database Design and Development

·       Data Integration and Interoperability

·       Case Study: Community Development Data Mapping

Module 5: Mapping and Monitoring SDG Indicators

·       SDG Indicator Selection and Analysis

·       Poverty and Socioeconomic Mapping

·       Health and Education Service Mapping

·       Water and Sanitation Assessment

·       Gender and Social Inclusion Mapping

·       Case Study: SDG Indicator Monitoring Framework

Module 6: GIS for Environmental Sustainability

·       Natural Resource Mapping and Management

·       Biodiversity and Ecosystem Monitoring

·       Climate Change Impact Assessment

·       Environmental Risk Analysis

·       Sustainable Land Management Applications

·       Case Study: Ecosystem Conservation Program

Module 7: GIS for Urban and Regional Development

·       Urban Growth and Land Use Planning

·       Infrastructure and Service Delivery Mapping

·       Smart Cities and Urban Analytics

·       Transportation Planning Applications

·       Housing and Settlement Analysis

·       Case Study: Sustainable Urban Development Project

Module 8: GIS for Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience

·       Hazard and Vulnerability Mapping

·       Climate Risk Assessment

·       Disaster Preparedness Planning

·       Early Warning Systems Applications

·       Resilience and Adaptation Strategies

·       Case Study: Community Resilience Mapping Initiative

Module 9: Spatial Statistics and Geospatial Analytics

·       Spatial Data Analysis Techniques

·       Hotspot and Cluster Analysis

·       Predictive Modeling Applications

·       Geostatistical Methods

·       Scenario-Based Development Planning

·       Case Study: Spatial Development Analysis Project

Module 10: Geospatial Decision Support Systems

·       Decision Support System Concepts

·       Dashboard Development and Visualization

·       Web GIS Applications

·       Data Sharing and Collaboration Platforms

·       Real-Time Monitoring Systems

·       Case Study: SDG Monitoring Dashboard Development

Module 11: Reporting, Communication and Policy Support

·       SDG Reporting Frameworks

·       Geospatial Visualization and Cartography

·       Stakeholder Communication Strategies

·       Policy Analysis Using GIS

·       Evidence-Based Decision Making

·       Case Study: Development Policy Support Program

Module 12: Integrated GIS for SDG Implementation

·       Strategic Planning and SDG Integration

·       Monitoring and Evaluation Systems

·       Project Impact Assessment

·       Sustainable Development Financing and Planning

·       Future Trends in Geospatial Technologies

·       Case Study: Integrated Sustainable Development Strategy

General Information

1.     Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.

2.     Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.

3.     Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.

4.     Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).

5.     Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.

6.     Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.

7.     Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.

8.     Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.

9.     Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.

10.  Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.

11.  Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.

12.  Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.

13.  Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.

14.  Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.