Sri Lankan GIS & Remote Sensing Network

The seemingly impossible made possible! 🗺️ Create a map inspired by AI that uses real geographic data. Put your artistic skills to the test with this how-to tutorial. https://ow.ly/NWek50XKFrB

Discover the vast landscape of commercial tree crops across Australia.🌳 This map/interactive dashboard gives area stats by state or local government area with functionalities including zooming-in for more details like crop type and location info. Explore the map: https://ow.ly/PTG850XKFtw
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🗺️ 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥, 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦 (𝘈𝘈𝘙𝘚𝘊)

GIS Framework

📍GIS in Emergency Management and Related Areas - Part 1: Related GIS Applications

GIS (Geographic Information Systems) supports emergency management through various connected fields.

Here are some key areas where GIS helps save lives and protect resources

✅ Environmental Modelling - Predict floods, landslides, or other natural disasters.
✅ Utilities - Manage water, power, and gas networks during crises.
✅ Transportation - Plan safe rescue and evacuation routes.
✅ Natural Resource Management - Track forests, rivers, and land use.
✅ Population & Socio-Economic Modelling - Identify vulnerable communities and prioritize assistance.

GIS brings clarity and coordination when it matters most.

Online training

𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 "𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐆𝐈𝐒"

We are excited to announce a two-week comprehensive GIS training session, during which participants can learn GIS while practising together with our experienced facilitator. This training aims to provide a thorough understanding of ArcGIS concepts and applications, with practical sessions designed to enhance learning.

Our comprehensive curriculum covers foundational concepts to advanced spatial analysis, with a focus on real-world applications across various fields. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your GIS expertise and connect with like-minded professionals!

🔻 Form Link: https://forms.gle/XhYq8xhSCa9C634L8

𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝
✍️ Introduction to GIS and ArcGIS
✍️ Spatial Data Models and Structures (Vector and Raster)
✍️ Data Collection and Input (Data sources for GIS, GPS data collection)
✍️ Spatial Data Visualisation (Map design principles, labelling)
✍️ Coordinate Systems and Projections
✍️ Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing Tools
✍️ Raster Data Analysis (Terrain and surface analysis, analysing raster datasets)
✍️ Advanced Spatial Analysis (Network analysis, Spatial statistics, ModelBuilder and automation)
✍️ Sharing GIS Data (Publishing maps and data online, using ArcGIS Online and web applications)
✍️ GIS Project Management (Planning and managing GIS projects, Best practices for data quality and standards)

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 📅 November 3 - 16, 2025
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: ⏲ 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm

For training details and registration process, kindly share your name and educational background via email at [email protected] or 📲 9828930357 (Call/Message/Viber/Whatsapp)

You can also use the form to show your interest in joining the training: https://forms.gle/XhYq8xhSCa9C634L8

Explore how GeoAI is helping organizations better address business and societal issues effectively. Delve into real-life stories for inspiration and insights to kickstart your journey into the world of GeoAI. ✨ https://ow.ly/rfEF50WEUoW

Explore how GeoAI is helping organizations better address business and societal issues effectively. Delve into real-life stories for inspiration and insights to kickstart your journey into the world of GeoAI. ✨ https://ow.ly/rfEF50WEUoW

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬

Illegal mining has become a pressing environmental and economic concern, disrupting ecosystems, damaging communities, and depriving governments of valuable revenue. Often hidden deep within remote landscapes, these operations can be difficult to pinpoint, making enforcement a challenge. But thanks to advances in technology, geospatial tools are transforming how authorities and conservationists track and combat unlawful mining.

Geospatial tools encompass a range of satellite imagery, drone surveillance, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) that can monitor land changes with remarkable precision. Satellites now capture high-resolution images of the Earth’s surface daily, allowing experts to detect sudden clearings of forest cover, changes in river patterns, or unusual soil disturbances—all of which can signal mining activities. By comparing before-and-after imagery, analysts can identify suspicious activity without having to step foot on-site, significantly reducing the risk and cost of enforcement operations.

Drones play a complementary role, offering closer inspections and real-time monitoring in areas where satellites might be limited by cloud cover or resolution. Equipped with cameras and sensors, drones can reveal detailed terrain alterations, track vehicle movements, and even detect specific minerals from the air. Combined with GIS data, this information provides a layered understanding of mining hotspots, enabling authorities to act quickly and strategically.

Beyond detection, geospatial tools also aid in building evidence for prosecution. Data gathered through these platforms—such as timestamped imagery and detailed mapping—creates a verifiable record of illegal activities, strengthening legal cases against offenders. They also allow governments to visualize risk zones, forecast environmental impacts, and plan sustainable interventions to restore degraded areas.

In a world facing growing environmental pressures, the integration of geospatial technology into mining regulation marks a significant shift toward smarter, more proactive protection of natural resources. It bridges the gap between field enforcement and digital intelligence, empowering nations to safeguard precious landscapes and communities from exploitation. Detecting illegal mining is no longer just about what can be seen on the ground—it’s about leveraging what can be captured from above, analyzed with precision, and acted upon decisively.