Perspective on AMESD SADC THEMA by Beneficiary Institutes Decision makers

1. Perspective on AMESD SADC THEMA by Beneficiary Institutes Decision makers The Geo-information and Remote Sensing Instituteof theScientific and Industrial research and Development Centre (SIRDC) Dr K.S. Murwira

2. Kickoff: How can AMESD contribute? • Remote Sensing Technology: • Access to EO data • Capacity building • Many EO users • Applied Research programme • Increased EO

3. Remote Sensing Technology

7. Earth Observation Frequent Long-term historical data Suitable to monitor change

8. Nr Dry Decades 2011-2012

9. Nr Dry Decades 2011-2012 Buhera Chiredzi Chisumbanje

10. Cropland in Zimbabwe

11. Which districts are most affected? Nr dry decades in agricultural land per district

12. Bulletin

13. Capacity Building

14. Networking between institutions Department of Agricultural Technical and Extension Services (AGRITEX) Environmental Management Agency (EMA) Geo-Information and Remote Sensing Institute (SIRDC) University of Zimbabwe

15. National trainings and workshops

16. National Trainings 60 Individuals were trained 27 different Zimbabwean institutions Environmental Management Agency, Meteorological Services Department,Min. of Agriculture Mechanization and Irrigation Development – Agritex, Min. of Lands & Rural Resettlements, Tobacco Research Board, Plant Protection – Research Institute, Grain Marketing Board, Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union, National University of Science and Technology - IDS, Min. of Local Government Rural & Urban Development—Physical Planning, ZimStats, Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution & Transmission Company, Matopos Research Institute, Min. of Agriculture – Tsetse Control Division, Min. of agriculture – Early Warning Unit, SIRDC – GRSI, Bindura University, Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA), Midlands State University, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Makoholi Research Institute, SIRDC – Environmental Sciences Institute, University of Zimbabwe, Mushandike College of Wildlife Management, Forestry Commission, Parks & Wildlife Management Authority, National University of Science & Technology Of which 9 were training institutions

18. On-distance training Capacity building in the office Commitment Time Internet

19. EO use in Applied Research

20. Adaptation to Climate Change We counted the frequency of dry decades over a 14 year period Indicate areas in Zimbabwe that is susceptible to frequent vegetation stress

21. Frequent Vegetation Stress

22. Frequent Vegetation Stress Buhera Chiredzi Chisumbanje

23. Feedback: AMESD • National Focal Point for DROUGHT • Worked as a node in the network supporting stations • Developed capacity building material • AMESD regional and national trainings, • DEVCOCAST • Hosted National trainings

24. Way Foreward • Role of the National Remote Sensing Centres in MESA must be explicit • In AMESD the role was not explict. It was termed ”natural role” • National Remote Sensing Centres in MESA must have a ”specific role”?

25. Thank you!