EMSAfrica - Ecosystem Management Support for Climate Change in Southern Africa

One of the Eddy Covariance Flux Tower sites in Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa
One of the Eddy Covariance Flux Tower sites in Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa (© Thünen-Institut/AK)

The EMSAfrica project looks at the dual impacts of climate change and land management in the savanna ecosystems of southern Africa. The interdisciplinary project aims to provide information to support decision-making concerning climate change adaptation and mitigation, and the sustainable management of ecosystems.

Courses

Sentinel-1B image acquired on the 5th of April 2018 over Semera in northeast Ethiopia
Summer School on Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Remote Sensing
This course will teach the basics and applications of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) remote sensing for environmental monitoring. It will feature a mixture of theory lessons and corresponding practical tutorials.
Field methods for plant ecology
This course teaches basic field methods for plant ecology via a series of structured field data collection and analysis exercises. It is embedded in the strategic adaptive management philosophy of and takes place at the Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Eddy Covariance Flux Measurements Winter School
This course focusses on greenhouse gas monitoring in Africa, with particular attention on measurement techniques. Various hands-on sessions are offered on the setting up of Eddy Covariance flux measurement instruments, as well as data handling and processing.
Short Course on Agent-Based Modelling & Simulation
This course will offer an overview on agent-based modelling and how/when it is applied. Participants will learn to design and implement basic models using the MARS framework. Specific course content will be tailored according to participant needs.