The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental is conducting a four-day Geographic Information System (GIS) Training for different Capitol offices, held at the Capitol Social Hall.

The training started with a short program today, attended by Gov. Bong Lacson and Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz. The training aims to train participants to properly map and monitor critical ecosystems, identify vulnerable areas, and develop habitat restoration and protection strategies.

It also aims to equip participants with skills to make informed decisions about climate change, land use, resource management, conservation priorities, predict natural disasters, and plan for resilient communities. Gov. Lacson encouraged the participants to embrace the training with enthusiasm and a sense of purpose so that Provincial Government programs and projects will be implemented for the benefit of the majority and the environment.

“This training offers us a common language and a shared platform to pursue the much-needed and crucial environmental transformation,” he said.The Provincial Government partners with the Association of United Filipinos Trained in Germany, (auftrag) Inc. and Universitē de Namur, in the conduct of the training.*#AbanseNegrense