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Erasmus+ KA220-HED : GEOinformation educational resources for CLImate Change Management (GEOCLIC) (EUPOM112)
Climate change (CC) is a complex problem in Europe and the world. Extreme weather conditions such as wild forest fire,
drought, flooding, etc. have caused billions and human lives. These events seriously impact the environment, rural
development and economy. Coastal and marine areas are affected by rising sea levels which push storm surges further
inland, creates more destructive flooding along the coastlines. Urban development and agricultural activities have
contributed to Greenhouse gases emissions which in return affect our health. To mitigate negative effects of CC are
particularly important in the current epidemiological situation with Covid-19. CC has very important geographical and
spatial dimensions. GIS/RS users represent a vast reservoir of knowledge, expertise, and best practices in applying the
cornerstone technology to the science of climate change and understanding its impact on natural and human systems.
Although research and substantial technical GIS/RS advances have been made in recent years, there is an increasing
need to provide quality online training of these techniques applied to CCM. This requires inputs from related disciplines
and stakeholders, with continual updating and hands-on experience. Covid-19 has accelerated the introduction of
innovative training approaches to CCM among European partners, it will boost the interest of a broad range of
stakeholders (from students to professionals) in CCM techniques. All the academic partners have been working together
in the area of GIS/RS through capacity building projects mainly in South East Asian region. This collaboration has
prompted the need of strenghtening their educational resources and identified Climate Change Management (CCM) as
an area that merits further professional development among students and learners. Herein, this proposal supports the
Digital Europe programme (2021-2027) and is aligned to the agenda of the European Economic and Social Committee’s
Social Development Observatory (SDO). Providing a baseline of future CC analysts in the participating countries will
support the EU contribution to the implementation of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
indicated in the European Green and Social Deal. Likewise, as indicated in the SDO work programmes for 2020-2023
GeoCLIC cover cornerstone application in the sector of Agriculture, Urban/Rural Development and Environment. At
educational level, we have observed a mismatch between labour market needs and skills obtained by graduates without
lack of professional experience. GIS/RS for CC is a complex subject, requiring inputs from multiple disciplines and the
participation of different stakeholders (private sector, policymakers, researchers, practitioners). Many current programs
have poor integration of stakeholders and trainings are inadequate because they cannot be related to the professional
environment. Furthermore, female population tends to be underepresented in technical and engineering careers related to
GIS/RS. This project targets students and learners in GIS/RS enhancing female participation. GeoCLIC also proposes
the introduction of Work-Based Learning (WBL) approach and internships to existing CC studies. WBL combines learning
objectives and professional experience in order to enhance a pragmatic, progressive learning experience while meeting
employability needs. It allows the inclusion of real cases and hands-on experiences in CC training programmes, and at
the same time the transfer of up-to-date knowledge to all stakeholders. Transnational collaborations, especially important
in the current health crisis, would lead to improvements in GIS/RS training for CC by a) Sharing of technical resources
and human capital b) Continuous updating and improvement of teaching approaches, e.g. practice in real cases,
innovative online learning c) Improving capacity of HEIs as societal actors strenghtening cooperation with public/private
sector.
drought, flooding, etc. have caused billions and human lives. These events seriously impact the environment, rural
development and economy. Coastal and marine areas are affected by rising sea levels which push storm surges further
inland, creates more destructive flooding along the coastlines. Urban development and agricultural activities have
contributed to Greenhouse gases emissions which in return affect our health. To mitigate negative effects of CC are
particularly important in the current epidemiological situation with Covid-19. CC has very important geographical and
spatial dimensions. GIS/RS users represent a vast reservoir of knowledge, expertise, and best practices in applying the
cornerstone technology to the science of climate change and understanding its impact on natural and human systems.
Although research and substantial technical GIS/RS advances have been made in recent years, there is an increasing
need to provide quality online training of these techniques applied to CCM. This requires inputs from related disciplines
and stakeholders, with continual updating and hands-on experience. Covid-19 has accelerated the introduction of
innovative training approaches to CCM among European partners, it will boost the interest of a broad range of
stakeholders (from students to professionals) in CCM techniques. All the academic partners have been working together
in the area of GIS/RS through capacity building projects mainly in South East Asian region. This collaboration has
prompted the need of strenghtening their educational resources and identified Climate Change Management (CCM) as
an area that merits further professional development among students and learners. Herein, this proposal supports the
Digital Europe programme (2021-2027) and is aligned to the agenda of the European Economic and Social Committee’s
Social Development Observatory (SDO). Providing a baseline of future CC analysts in the participating countries will
support the EU contribution to the implementation of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
indicated in the European Green and Social Deal. Likewise, as indicated in the SDO work programmes for 2020-2023
GeoCLIC cover cornerstone application in the sector of Agriculture, Urban/Rural Development and Environment. At
educational level, we have observed a mismatch between labour market needs and skills obtained by graduates without
lack of professional experience. GIS/RS for CC is a complex subject, requiring inputs from multiple disciplines and the
participation of different stakeholders (private sector, policymakers, researchers, practitioners). Many current programs
have poor integration of stakeholders and trainings are inadequate because they cannot be related to the professional
environment. Furthermore, female population tends to be underepresented in technical and engineering careers related to
GIS/RS. This project targets students and learners in GIS/RS enhancing female participation. GeoCLIC also proposes
the introduction of Work-Based Learning (WBL) approach and internships to existing CC studies. WBL combines learning
objectives and professional experience in order to enhance a pragmatic, progressive learning experience while meeting
employability needs. It allows the inclusion of real cases and hands-on experiences in CC training programmes, and at
the same time the transfer of up-to-date knowledge to all stakeholders. Transnational collaborations, especially important
in the current health crisis, would lead to improvements in GIS/RS training for CC by a) Sharing of technical resources
and human capital b) Continuous updating and improvement of teaching approaches, e.g. practice in real cases,
innovative online learning c) Improving capacity of HEIs as societal actors strenghtening cooperation with public/private
sector.
Date:15 Jan 2022 → Today
Keywords:economy, climate changes
Disciplines:Climate change
Project type:Collaboration project