๐ธ๐ฉ ๐ช๐น ๐ง๐ผ ๐ธ๐จ ๐ฒ๐บ ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ฟ๐ฆ ๐ง๐ฎ ๐ท๐ผ ๐ธ๐ธ ๐ฟ๐ผ
A Premier Centre of Excellence in the provision of Geo-Information services
Through the CBIT project, we are conducting a capacity-building initiative in Eritrea on Greenhouse Gas(GHG) inventory within the Enhanced Transparency Framework. Participants from the Department of Environment will gain skills for data collection and GHG inventory compilation.
๐Join us for the 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ3โฃ
@RCMRD_
International Conference happening from 8th-10th August 2023. Our theme is NEXT LEVEL: Space to community. Use this link to registerโถ๏ธ
#RIC2023
RCMRD under
@GMESAfrica
program is hiring GIS/Remote Sensing Interns.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email with subject line โโApplication for RS/GIS-Intern โ GMES & Africa.
Deadline: 20th March 2023.
Send the application to jobs
@rcmrd
.org
๐กGood news! Join us for the official launch of the 2023 edition of the RCMRD map competition happening on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 at 11:00AM EAT. Use this link to register for free!โถ๏ธ
๐บ๏ธOn your maps, get set.... The 2023 edition of the
@RCMRD_
Map Competition is here with us. This time the competition is bigger, better and will be introducing new categories. The total awards prize will be 10,000 Euros. Stay tuned for more details. coming soon!
#TeamRCMRD
๐ฟDear friends, we are excited to announce the upcoming launch of the Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) for Biodiversity, Forests and Seascape Ecosystems Management at RCMRD. The event will be happening on March 22nd, 2024. Use this link to registerโก๏ธ
๐Did you know that
@RCMRD_
is an authorized reseller of
@Maxar
high resolution Satellite Imagery? We also offer high resolution elevation products such as digital terrain and surface models. For enquiries contact us today at mnyoro
@rcmrd
.org or call us +254 020 2680748.
๐บ๏ธ๐จDid you know that the 2023 RCMRD Map competition will be having a schools category divided into primary and secondary levels? To learn more, join us for the official launch on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 at 11:00AM EAT. Use this link to register!โถ๏ธ
The 2023
@RCMRD_
International Conference happening from 8th-10th August, will be addressing:
๐ฝAgriculture & Food Security
๐Biodiversity Conservation & Blue Economy
๐๏ธLand Management, Policy & Development
๐ฐ๏ธInnovations & Data
Register todayโถ๏ธ
#RIC2023
๐ฐ๏ธHave you registered and submitted abstracts for the 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ3โฃ
@RCMRD_
International Conference? The deadline for submission of papers is June 30th, 2023.
You can use this link to submit โถ๏ธ
#RIC2023
๐ฐ๏ธWe are excited to invite you for the 2023
@RCMRD_
International Conference. Join us for this unforgettable experience as we bring together the best minds in geospatial technology and innovation. Use this link to register and attend for free. โถ๏ธ
#RIC2023
๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅDear friends, we are excited to introduce you to our
#RIC2023
partners. Come and meet each one of them at the conference as they share on their amazing innovations. Together, we can take space to the community.
๐๏ธRegister and attend for free. โถ๏ธ
โณWe continue our countdown to the
@RCMRD_
International Conference happening from 8th-10th August 2023. Our theme is NEXT LEVEL: Space to community. Have you registered? Use this link to registerโถ๏ธ
#RIC2023
Are you ready for the 2023
@RCMRD_
International Conference? Join us from 8-10th August as we discuss:
๐ฝAgriculture & Food Security
๐Biodiversity Conservation & Blue Economy
๐๏ธLand Management, Policy & Development
๐ฐ๏ธInnovations & Data
Register todayโถ๏ธ
๐ข๐The countdown begins for the highly anticipated
#RIC2023
. In just 20 days, join us for an extraordinary gathering of geospatial experts, innovators, and world leaders. ๐บ
๐Save the date: 8-10 Aug
๐RCMRD, Nairobi
๐ Register and attend for free โถ๏ธ
๐Have you registered for the 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ3โฃ
@RCMRD_
International Conference happening from 8-10th August? ๐๏ธRegister today and attend for free using this link. โถ๏ธ
๐Dear friends, voting for the overall winner of theย RCMRD Map Competition 2023 is now open. We have 12 finalists from our 20 member states battling for a cash prize of 4,000 euros. You can see their submissions and vote here. โก๏ธ
โฐAs we count down to the grand opening of our new administration complex and
@TheRCTI
hostels on November 17, 2023, we encourage you to make inquiries on RCTI courses here: โก๏ธ
You can inquire and book a room in the hostel here: โก๏ธ
๐ก๐๏ธGood news! On Monday, August 7th, 2023, from 8:30hrs, we will be having the
#RIC2023
pre-conference. Register today and join us for informative sessions by
@DEarthAfrica
,
@Esri
and
@RCMRD_
.
โถ๏ธRegister today for the sessions -
๐18 days to go. ๐ฐ๏ธSpace exploration meets community empowerment at
#RIC2023
happening from 8th - 10th August.
๐๏ธRegister and attend for free. โก๏ธ
๐ฅ๐ฅWe are counting 19 Days to
#RIC2023
.
Join us from August 8th-10th, 2023 at RCMRD, Nairobi. Get ready for insightful discussions, cutting-edge tech showcases, and networking opportunities. See you there!
๐๏ธRegister and attend for free
โก๏ธ
โฐWe are counting days to the upcoming 2023
@RCMRD_
map competition webinar. Join us on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 from 11am EAT and learn about the submission formats and process for all categories. You cannot miss. Register today โก๏ธ
๐ฅ๐ฅWe are 1โฃ0โฃ days away from
#RIC2023
. Join us as we dive deep into the latest trends and developments in geospatial technology.
๐๏ธRegister and attend for free. โก๏ธ
โ๏ธIt is 1โฃ6โฃ days to
#RIC2023
. Join us from 8-10th August as we discuss:
๐ฝAgriculture & Food Security
๐Biodiversity Conservation & Blue Economy
๐๏ธLand Management, Policy & Development
๐ฐ๏ธInnovations & Data
๐๏ธRegister and attend for free. โก๏ธ
Thank you immensely for your participation in this year's RCMRD International Conference
#RIC2023
Looking forward to reuniting next year at
#RIC2024
conference.
RCMRD under
@GMESAfrica
program in collaboration with
@GeomikAfrica
is organizing an online training on
#Land
Productivity Analysis. The training aims to empower the participants on how to assess
#land
#Productivity
using Earth Observation
#EO
tools and a
#QGIS
-based plugin.
It's getting closer! Just๐more days until we unveil the state-of-the-art RCMRD complex and hostel. You can book your space in our hostel today โก๏ธ.
You can also train with us ๐ท
๐ข๐
๐บNew video! As we count down 8โฃ days to
#RIC2023
, our Director General,
@DrENkurunziza
shares with us the journey, theme and the importance of the conference. This is a must watch!
๐๏ธRegister and attend for free. โก๏ธ
๐It is exactly two weeks to
#RIC2023
. Join us and discover fresh perspectives and game-changing ideas in geospatial technology. You cannot miss!
๐๏ธRegister and attend for free. โถ๏ธ
๐ข On your maps, get set...GO! ๐ Today we are pleased to launch RCMRD Map Competition at
#APAC2022
in collaboration with BIOPAMA, OFESA & GMES & Africa Projects. A total prize tag of ๐ถ Euros 10,000 is available๐
#RCMRDMapCompetition
We are making our land cover mapping data free& publicly accessible to empower more people to participate in climate leadership, creating an inclusive push for sustainability that incorporates grassroots community engagement and gvt intervention
HEREโก๏ธ
๐ขCall for abstracts!
Abstract submission and registration are open for the RCMRD International Conference
#RIC2024
happening on August 13โ15, 2024.
You can register to submit an abstract via the following link:
๐๏ธSave the date! The 2023 edition of the RCMRD International Conference will be happening from August 8th to 10th at our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. You can use this link to register ๐
#RIC2023
๐ข Save the Date! ๐๏ธThe RCMRD International Conference is set to take place from 13th - 15th August 2024.๐ Mark your calendars and register to join us for insightful discussions, networking, and cutting-edge presentations. Register hereโก๏ธ
#RIC2024
๐ทIt is 1โฃ5โฃ days to
#RIC2023
. Get ready for 3 days filled with inspiration and learning as we explore on how to take space to the community. Join us from 8 -10th August for an enriching experience.๐๏ธRegister and attend for free. โถ๏ธ
The
@geoldn_org
(Land Degradation Neutrality) flagship secretariat is visiting
@RCMRD_
to discuss areas of collaboration including: capacity building, regional help desk, hosting of open online courses & stakeholder engagement. The team updated DG
@Ebnziza1
on GEO-LDN activities.
๐กIt is only 7โฃ days to
#RIC2023
and we are all excited and looking forward to three days of learning and fun. Join us from 8th - 10th August as we take space to the community.
๐๏ธRegister and attend for free. โก๏ธ
Day 3 of
#RIC2023
. Today's Theme : INFORMATION INTERGRATION
With all the information we already have what is the NEXT LEVEL or step in utilizing this information. Are we able to CONNECT all the services, tools,
#data
, and
#information
to the users/community?
.
@geoldn_org
Help desk and RCMRD have created a 3D Digital Elevation Map for Nairobi County, revealing
#floodhotspots
amid
#ElNino
rains. The city's low-lying areas, where
#rivers
flow, are particularly vulnerable to
#flooding
.
For info : helpdesk-eastern-africa
@geo
-ldn.org
@GEO
- LDN
#LDN
meeting with
@Data4SDGs
Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data
#GPSDD
. They discussed peer to peer learning and fellowship opportunities as well as the land-climate-health nexus.
@geoldn_org
Dompezodwa Nhlapho from Maseru, Lesotho, takes the crown as the Overall Winner of the RCMRD Map Competition 2023! Her project on 'Mapping Invasive Species in Lesotho Wetlands' has earned her a whopping โฌ4,000 (Ksh 660,000
@GMESAfrica
@IucnE
@SesothoMedia
@AfricaGeoPortal
RCMRD through GMES & Africa Project Private Sector
@esipps
will be conducting an online training on Wetlands Vulnerability Analysis from 7th to 9th February 2023. Register here;
Are you passionate about Biodiversity Conservation? RCMRD seeks to fill the following positions in our
@RCoE_ESA
project. Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their application through by 11.59 pm EAT on 21st April, 2024.
#TeamRCMRD
๐๏ธWe are 1โฃ7โฃ days away and the excitement is budding. Secure your spot and join us for
#RIC2023
to explore space and its infinite possibilities.
Let's come together, connect and learn.
๐๏ธRegister and attend for free. โก๏ธ
The
@DEarthAfrica
has given us the honor to host its satellite office which was officially opened today at RCMRD during the ongoing
#RIC2023
. RCMRD is also the
#AfriGEO
Secretariat.
๐ผ๏ธGood news! We are glad to announce the commencement of the 2024 edition of the RCMRD Drawing, Painting and Map Competition. The launch will be happening on March 22nd, 2024. 16,000 Euros to be won. Use this link to register and participate. โก๏ธ
#TeamRCMRD
๐We are calling on all Surveyors, Geodists, Cartographers & allied Geospatial disciplines to join us for the African Geodetic Reference Frame (AFREF) & Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) workshop happening from Oct 2 - 6, 2023 at RCMRD.
Registerโก๏ธ
2/3 The meeting discussed online learning platforms as well as the courses that will be offered on the platforms by
@FacultyITC
,
@utwenteEN
and
@RCMRD_
Our interns from GIS & Remote Sensing sections presenting on Machine Learning-Based Crop Type Mapping. Connel Cheptumo & Emmanuel presented the findings and the methodology used on crop type mapping assignment they were given.
@DAVIEONGO
@JKUAT_GEGIS
#IWD2023
: Happy International Women's Day from
@RCMRD_
to all women. This year's theme,โDigitALL: Innovation & technology for gender equality,โ highlights the role of innovative technology in promoting gender equality &meeting the health &developmental needs of women and girls.
RCMRD and WRI will host the 2023 Landscape Monitoring Accelerator Workshop in Nairobi, March 20-24. It brings together experts and government officials from Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi and Rwanda to share knowledge and expertise on landscape restoration.
Data and information are received, generated and shared every day to aid decision making at both individual and institutional levels. The key discussion today at
#RIC2023
is on the usability of the data generated.
Today, we signed an MoU with the Regional Center for Remote Sensing of North Africa States. This partnership will benefit both institutions thru' training in space sciences, geospatial science, and establishment of projects related to space science applications, surveying & GIS
๐บ๏ธWe continue receiving submissions for the 2023
@RCMRD_
Map Competition. Have you submitted your map? You can find the submission portal here โก๏ธ
#SurveyEquipment
What if there was a one-stop service yearly contract option for your surveying equipment-from an organization with decades of deep-seated multivendor experience & reliable maintenance? That's what RCMRD engineering Lab is all about!
The future is Geospatial, RCMRD engaging in a broader discussion on the application of Earth Observation in the Natural Resources Management in the ongoing Kenya Space Agency Expo
@DAVIEONGO
@SpaceAgencyKE
@MeshackKinyua
#OFESA
concluded a 2day governance workshop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Participants were from government, forestry agencies, NGOs, International organizations, research institutions & universities. They discussed types & sources of forest data & data sharing processes &policies.
#DEAinRCMRD
Introduction to Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System &Image Analysis Using the Digital Earth Africa' training tools at GIS Centre, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, Makerere University. The training will run from April 24 to 28, 2023.
๐ขThe RCMRD International Conference
#RIC2024
is coming up on August 13โ15, 2024! . Join us to explore and share insights on how we can enhance a food-secure continent, under the Thematic Area: ๐๐ด๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐น๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐.๐ฑ
@AfriGE0
@GMESAfrica
WE ARE HIRING!
We wish to fill the following vacant positions under the SERVIR E&SA Project:
1. Capacity Development Lead
2. Geospatial Information Technology Lead
3. Technical Expert - Weather & Climate
4. Gender and Environment Specialist
MORE INFOโก๏ธ
After a 2 day visit filled with discussions between
@RCMRD_
,the Gezira Irrigation Scheme, the National Boundary Commission and the Sudan Minerals for Recruitment and Training Company, DG
@Ebnziza1
bid our guests from Sudan goodbye.
#RIC2023
:
We kicked off the
#RIC2023
Pre-Conference Showcase events this morning with a bang!
Be a part of this exciting event, where weโll be exploring the latest trends and developments as we explore NEXT LEVEL: Space to Community.
@Maxar
๐๐ขExcited to announce our upcoming webinar on UAV/Drone Image Processing!
Join us on 28th August 2024 at 10:00 AM (EAT).
Master the art of precise planning and accurate data collection, and translating raw data into actionable insights.
Register here:
The
@GMESAfrica
Heads of Consortia and Project Coordinators are holding a 3-day Integrated management meeting chaired by the Program coordinator
@touattar
at
@RCMRD_
. The leaders are engaging in sharing strategic approaches and sustainability of the programme
@OSS_Comms
The objective of the Land Productivity Analysis training will be to empower the learners on how to assess land productivity using
#Earthobservation
tools & a
#QGIS
-based plugin. The
#Land
Productivity analysis tool was developed through a collaborative effort with
@GeomikAfrica
.
@UN_News_Centre
2/3 As part of its mandate,
@RCMRD_
discussed the role, activities and projects done in the member States including in
#Sudan
and possible partnerships in the future.
Exciting collaboration! RCMRD, led by DG Dr. Nkurunziza,
@DrENkurunziza
joined Dr. Ottichilo, the Governor of Vihiga County, in signing an MoU to harness the power of
#geospatial
Technologies for planning and decision-making. A promising step towards
#strategic
development.
MOU Singing Ceremony
Completing the MOU Signing formalities, RCMRD_DG
@Ebnziza1
, Dr. Omer Ahmadnour-Gezira Scheme, Governor, Dr. Muaz Ahmed Tungo- Boundary Commission, Chairman and Mujtaba Ibrahim-Sudan Minerals for Recruitment and Training Company, Monir Ahmed.
Meet the 2023 RCMRD map competition winners!
Congratulations to all the participants๐ Your effort, creativity and innovation is greatly appreciated.๐บ๏ธA huge thank you to our esteemed judges and sponsors. You can find the winning entries here
โก๏ธ
The 57th RCMRD Governing Council's (GC) Technical Committee meeting has kicked off at RCMRD! The Technical committee is comprised of Surveyor Generals from our 20 member States and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
#UNECA
Official opening of
#RIC2023
is underway. Our DG highlighting the critical nexus between policy & science. Acknowledging the risk of naively assuming science alone will influence policy, he stressed the need for scientists to proactively bridge the gap btwn Science & policies.
#RCMRD
#SERVIResa
had a collaboration meeting with
#HOTSM
Regional HUB (Open Mapping Hub Eastern and Southern Africa) to foster collaboration between the two entities to leverage each other's strength and share data.
WE ARE HIRING!
1. Principal Survey Assistant.
2. Principal Land Administration Assistant.
3. Survey Instrument Technician.
VISIT:
Please note that the Centre DOES NOT charge any fees during the recruitment process.
3/3
@RCMRD_
staff were reminded that
#TheGeziraScheme
is a large-scale irrigation project in
#Sudan
. The project involves diverting water from the White Nile River & using it to irrigate land resulting in production that has made
#Sudan
a leading African cotton.
#RIC2023
officially opened by Hon. Judith Nabakooba, Minister of Lands, Housing & Urban Development - Uganda, and Chairperson RCMRD Conference of Ministers. 'RCMRD member States recognize the importance of science & technology, they now have space policies & agencies'.
GIS training session on functionality & tools available in the
#ArcGIS
software for visualizing, creating, managing geographic data & performing Geoprocessing analysis. The learners can now perform GIS tasks & workflows like & analyzing data to discover patterns & relationships
@RCMRD_
today participated in the launch of the Network of centers of Excellence (NoE) at
our premises. The meeting had delegates from institutions working in
#DRR
from countries in Africa & Europe to formulate a structure for the establishment of the network.
Our very own
@POduor24
will be presenting virtually at the 77th UN General Assembly, taking place in New York, on digital infrastructure to enable science cooperation in
#Africa
.
#UNGA
#UNGA77
Join us at
#RIC2024
for a discussion on marine & coastal ecosystems, preserving Earth's biodiversity-essential for ecosystem resilience, and economic livelihoods under Thematic Area 3: ๐๐ข๐จ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐.
1/2 Our ICT Expert, Vincent Ochengo is currently taking part in the 3rd Annual Information Security Management System (ISMS) conference in Mombasa. The conference is organized by
@KEBS_ke
in partnership with National Computer and Cybercrimes Committee 2023.
#TeamRCMRD