One-day seminar
GIS Awareness and Societal Impacts
The Geographical Information System (GIS) is the advanced form of mapping, spatial thinking and data analysis in spatial context to present a plausible solutions to natural and man-made challenges. Today, more than 80% information includes geographical facts in the decision making process, where GIS is of significant importance, guiding policymakers and all relevant stakeholders in decisions and actions. Due to unprecedented advancement in data acquisition techniques in various fields, an immense amount of data is available in today’s world. Mapping is the most appropriate solution to better utilize the available data, where GIS provide handy tools for mapping and analyzing complex and large amount of data in an efficient way. Spatial data assimilation in GIS provide a better and deeper understanding of the complex processes on the Earth. Hence, it enables us to study past and present and plan a sustainable tomorrow. GIS applications are widely being utilized in many fields by Government-development-private sectors, academia and general public in their official responsibilities and daily life.
Every year, GIS day is organized worldwide in order to raise awareness of GIS through bringing together undergraduate students, postgraduate research scholars, faculty members, professionals and policy makers to share their ideas, knowledge and expertise associated with the promotion, awareness and implementation of GIS, remote sensing and other related geospatial technologies. This year, 25 years of GIS are being celebrated globally in different parts of the world. This one-day seminar is being organized at the NCE in Geology, University of Peshawar in connection with the World GIS day celebrations worldwide.
Event (Day/Time) Venue |
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Conveners: Mr. Yaseen Khan |
Chief Organizer: Co-Organizer: |
Organizers Collaborators |
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Remarks |
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Affiliation |
Welcome Speech and informed the audience about NCEG’s achievements in the field of GIS and Remote Sensing. |
Prof. Dr. Liaqat Ali |
Director NCEG |
Appreciated the combined efforts of different organizations for the development and implementation of GIS in various sectors |
Baton Osmani
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KP Head World Food Program |
Commended the ongoing efforts in GIS education and capacity-building initiatives, particularly those involving youth and local communities. |
Dr. Altaf Abro
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CEO, Secours Islamique France |
He mentioned the role of Muslim Hands Pakistan for the protection of children from the impacts of pollution and other contamination. |
Muhammad Rehan Tahir |
Global Manager Climate Action, Muslim Hands Pakistan |
Discussed the Need of GIS and Remote Sensing in the field of Agriculture and other Govt departments of the province and country. He stressed to develop all five components of GIS i.e. software, hardware, data, human resource, policy. |
Mr. Atta Ur Rehman |
Secretary Agriculture KP |
Technical Session |
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GIS and Water Resource Management |
Dr. Sarfraz Munir |
IWMI |
GIS based activities for the conservation of soil and water in the province. |
Dr. Farmanullah Khan |
SWC, KP |
Forest area estimation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa using GIS |
Dr. Sawaid Abbas |
Punjab University |
Activities of SUPARCO |
Dr. Said Rahman |
SUPARCO |
Urban and land use planning activities in Peshawar District. |
Ms. Fareen Qazi |
Urban Policy Unit |
Panel Discussion, Dr. Muhammad Ali hosted a panel discussion where different representatives from academia, govt sector and development sector |
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At the end Certificates were Distributed among the participants of the conference. |
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