GIS Resource Centre

Assessment Unit

This section provides affordable services on a consultancy basis. The following areas are covered:

• Environmental Impact Assessments(EIA) - This service covers all aspects required by the various relevant laws and authorities with regard to the natural, cultural and social environment.
• Environmental Management Plans (EMP).
• Pollution prevention and solid waste management.
• Community based natural resource management .
• Environmental reporting.
• Sustainable biodiversity utilization.
• Nature conservation, planning and management.

Capacity Enhancement Section

This section is involved in developing short courses. Offering of courses depends on the register of interest by a minimum number of applicants and availability of suitable staff. Some short courses are:

• Certificate in Environmental Management
• Certificate in Remote Sensing
• Certificate in GIS
• Diploma in National Resource Management
• Diploma in Mine Health and Safety

Advisory Section

Advisory section to the community on all aspects of environmental management. If applicable, the unit will assist in soliciting additional funding to undertake the research neccessary to sustain a project. This section works in co-peration with relevant institutes, NGO's, CBO's, experts and other professionals.