Mission
To bring up and promote the application of Geographical Information Sciences (GIS) and Technologies in sustainable utilization of Natural Resources in Zambia
Aim
To create a network and an association for conservationists applying GIS technology as a management tool.
Objectives
- To provide a forum for networking and exchange of ideas and technologies in GIS/Geography for the Natural Resources and Conservation GIS community.
- Promote use of GIS/Geography for the conservation and management of Natural Resources in Zambia.
- Develop a collective strategy for members' needs in GIS application and use.
- Showcase success of GIS as a management tool for conservation and management of Natural Resources.
- Publish a conservation GIS newsletter.
- Promote collaborative conservation and Natural Resources initiatives.
- Uphold best practices in use of GIS for conservation and management of Natural Resources and mitigation of environmental degradation.
- To promote, conduct awareness campaigns and advocacy on Climate Change.
- Create a link between Conservation GIS users in Zambia with the outside world.
Membership Categories
Student Member
- Primary School Member
- Secondary School Member
- Higher Education Member
Standard Member
Corporate Member
Life Member
Milestones
DATE |
EVENTS |
2009 |
- Friends Come together to form the Zambia SCGIS Executive Committee (EC); Constitution formulated
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2010 |
- Application for Registration with Registrar of Societies Completed
- One member awarded Scholarship to attend SCGIS International Conference, ESRI, USA
|
2011 |
- 25 August 2011 Zambia SCGIS Registered with Certificate of Registration provided by Registrar of Societies in Zambia
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Jan 2012 |
- Executive Committee (EC) Planning for the Launch
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Mar 2012 |
- EC selects two member candidates for Scholarship Award to attend SCGIS International Conference, USA in July.
- Launch Committee Appointed to spearhead the Launch Programme
- Training Team for GPS/GIS Basic Course for members and the general public formed and developing a training manual booklet (7 members trained)
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July 2012 |
- One member awarded SCGIS International Scholarship to attend SCGIS International Conference, ESRI, USA
- One member awarded SCGIS International Scholarship to attend SCGIS International Conference, ESRI, USA
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Mar 2013 |
- SCGIS Training of Members from Corporate Institutions (9 members trained)
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July 2013 |
- One member awarded Scholarship to attend SCGIS International Conference, ESRI, USA
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Aug 2013 |
- Extra Ordinary General Meeting
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