Advancing Student Skills in Environmental Monitoring Using Earth Observation and LiDAR Data

<< Objectives >>The project will aim to develop an innovative, interdisciplinary educational toolkit that equips students with essential skills in environmental monitoring using EO and LiDAR data. It seeks to enhance HEIs’ capacity to integrate these technologies into curricula, fostering digital and green skills. By bridging the skills gap in environmental geospatial technologies, the project will prepare future professionals for careers in sustainability and climate resilience.<< Implementation >>Implementation will include transnational meetings, an analysis of environmental monitoring practices and EO/LiDAR market trends using expert interviews and DACUM & GAP analyses, and the development of a modular curriculum, interactive MOOC, and open-access repository.Hands-on workshops, pilot projects, and student innovation labs will provide practical training, while stakeholder webinars, national dissemination events, and a final conference will ensure knowledge transfer and long-term impact.<< Results >>The project will develop an interdisciplinary curriculum, online courses, and an open-access EO and LiDAR resource repository. It will enhance students' employability through practical experience and industry collaboration while equipping HEIs with digital environmental monitoring capabilities. By engaging NGOs, policymakers, and communities, the project will foster data-driven decision-making and support sustainable policies for better environmental management.