We’ve prepared an exciting GIS-Day experience for you this year.
Are you ready to take on the challenge in 2022?
Your solution might be what saves the World against #ClimateChange.
Hotter temperatures
Nearly all land areas are seeing more hot days and heat waves; 2020 was one of the hottest years on record. Higher temperatures increase heat-related illnesses and can make it more difficult to work and move around. Wildfires start more easily and spread more rapidly when conditions are hotter.
More severe storms
Changes in temperature cause changes in rainfall. This results in more severe and frequent storms. They cause flooding and landslides, destroying homes and communities, and costing billions of pounds.
Increased drought
Water is becoming scarcer in more regions. Droughts can stir destructive sand and dust storms that can move billions of tons of sand across continents. Deserts are expanding, reducing land for growing food. Many people now face the threat of not having enough water on a regular basis.
A warming, rising ocean
The ocean soaks up most of the heat from global warming. This melts ice sheets and raises sea levels, threatening coastal and island communities. The ocean also absorbs carbon dioxide, keeping it from the atmosphere. More carbon dioxide makes the ocean more acidic, which endangers marine life.
Loss of species
Climate change poses risks to the survival of species on land and in the ocean. These risks increase as temperatures climb. Forest fires, extreme weather and invasive pests and diseases are among many threats. Some species will be able to relocate and survive, but others will not.
Not enough food
Changes in climate and increases in extreme weather events are among the reasons behind a global rise in hunger and poor nutrition. Fisheries crops, and livestock may be destroyed or become less productive. Heat stress can diminish water and grasslands for grazing.
More health risks
Changing weather patterns are expanding diseases such as malaria. Extreme weather events increase disease and death, and make it difficult for health care systems to keep up. Other risks to health include increased hunger and poor nutrition in places where people cannot grow or find sufficient food.
Poverty and displacement
Climate change increases the factors that put and keep people in poverty. Floods may sweep away urban slums, destroying homes and livelihoods. Heat can make it difficult to work in outdoor jobs. Weather-related disasters displace 23 million people a year, leaving many more vulnerable to poverty.
Eligibility
- Participation is ONLY open to any persons who fits within the age group of 16 – 35 years of age.
- Participation is only open to African nationals (Persons living, residing or of African nationality)
- Females & Non-GIS professionals are highly encouraged to participate
Participation
- Interested participants will first apply to be part of the challenge and upon acceptance, a separate submission link will be submitted while all communications will be done via Email and any other channels that maybe be availed by the organizers.
- There is no limitation to the number of submissions that a participant can make. However, in the event that a participant scopes first prize award in any one of the categories, their submissions in any other categories will NOT be considered for a Prize.
- Please direct all queries, requests and communications through Email on gisday@africansurveyors.net
- By participating in this year’s challenge, you are in agreement of our Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions
- We (African Surveyors Connect) reserve the right to reject or accept any entries that may have been made by the applicants.
Criteria
- Solutions that speak closer to home or a community within a region are highly recommended and encouraged
- Solutions, Ideas and Submissions that are evidence based are highly recommended and stand a greater chance of scooping the prize
- Scoring will be awarded based on Presentation of Work, Problem/Challenge addressed, Impact to a certain community, Closeness to reality, Scalability (for the Business Innovation/Idea track)
Guess What?
For registering your interest to participate in this competition, you will receive a free one-year Premium subscription to StoryMaps, a powerful personal storytelling tool. More details will be shared via Email.
30 – September
Applications Open
Interested participants will be able to apply and show their interested in this year’s GIS Day Competition towards climate action.
15 – October
Applications Close & Submissions Open
The deadline for the submission of applications of interested participants. Applicants are notified of further information to follow and how to submit their materials.
1 – November
Submissions Close
Submissions should have been made on or before this date. The vetting process will begin after the deadline passes.
10 – November
Winner Notified
Winners will be announced on our social media platforms, email and website GmarShops Marketplace - 100 , Nike Dunk Low (Spray Paint Swoosh/ White/ Light Stone/ Black) Men US 8 - cute mint green nike shoes girls sneakers sandals - 13 FD0661.
16 – November
GIS Day & Awards
On GIS Day, the winners will deliver a brief 5-minute presentation of their submitted material to the audience and this will be followed by awarding of awards.
Please Note: This will be a virtual event.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we submit our entries?
Entries can be submitted via a link that will be provided soon after the application phase is closed. All communications will be conducted via Email to all the applicants.
What formats can be submitted?
Depending on your selected participation track, submissions can be made in Document Format, Image format, Links to Mobile and Web-Applications, Illustrative Videos and any other formats suitable for submission. Please make sure all links are publicly accessible and can be viewed by anyone on the web
How do we get in touch?
All communications and correspondence can be made via email on: gisday@africansurveyors.net
