Editing a Journal for Publication titled ''Shoreline protection analysis and mangrove cover mapping using remote sensing: A case study of Baraku Coast, Papua New Guinea''
Remote | Port Moresby
- Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
- Location: Remote | Port Moresby
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Environment
- Meteorology, Geology and Geography
- Communication and Public Information
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Scientist and Researcher
- Mechanics and Electronics (Engineering)
- Closing Date: Closed
Details
Mission and objectives
Morobe Development Foundation Inc. is a leading Community based Group base in Lae Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea who has the vision to help young people reach their full potential by utilizing their hidden talents in community development initiatives so they can realize their potentail and become a role model in the community. MDF was established to address a broader and more diverse range of objectives and work through the use of dance, music and drama, MDF’s primary aim is to ensure that women participate equally in decision making in any project undertaken, including projects related to Ending Violence against Women, and promoting Human Rights with a aim to support the Government and UN their Development Goals. MDF in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteering Program (UNVP) has also undertaken various scientific research studies related to the environment - forest cover loss, land use land cover change, the influence of various parameters on surface waters, and coastal shoreline turtle habitat loss. These projects included the participation of various experts and researchers from diverse fields across various countries across the globe - ranging from marine biology, biodiversity conservation, PNG community management, remote sensing, and land use policy among various others. MDF is managed by a management committee, which is made up of the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman, Secretary, the Treasurer, the Project Coordinator, Community Development Officer, and a male and female member of the foundation, and ensures that women participate equally in decision making. We at MDF assert that we have the required skill sets, knowledge, established international network, and the necessary foundational work to undertake projects successfully.
Context
'Mangroves are a key component of coastal ecosystems as a buffer against erosion, habitat for aquatic life, and a source of carbon sinks. Their ecological health is intimately linked to the health of coastal ecosystems and communities. This study analyzed the coastline around Barakau Village, Papua New Guinea (PNG), and documented a decline in mangrove populations, with notable changes in habitat extent and reduced biodiversity. The study was conducted using a mixed approach of remote sensing techniques, including drone surveys, satellite imagery, and field data via the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) survey approach was utilized for ground truthing High-resolution orthophoto collected by drone and processed with Agisoft allowed for vegetation calculation using the Aeronautical Reconnaissance Coverage Geographic Information System (ArcGIS) and up-to-date visualization of the region. The journal edition will be collaboratively done through Google Drive.
Task description
MDF requires the support of three expert online volunteers who have experience and qualifications in GIS mapping, drone and field transect survey to edit a paper titled ''Shoreline protection analysis and mangrove cover mapping using remote sensing: A case study of Baraku Coast, Papua New Guinea''. The paper was written with contribution from the UNV Online Volunteers and the volunteers required in this opportunity will need to edit the paper before it is submitted for publication. The volunteers will edit using the comments and recommendation provided by the authors. In this regard the volunteers must be well fammiliar with GIS language and must have extensive knowledge in GIS and Remote Sensing. The volunteers will be acknowledged for their contribution in the journal or included as authors depending on their contribution and will also be certified through the UNV platform and referenced accordingly by MDF when and where necessary.
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