This workshop proposal aims to introduce QGIS users to the comprehensive capabilities of the DestinE initiative and the DestinE community. Emphasis will be given to the potential integration with the QGIS environment for enhanced geospatial analysis and further processing of value-added products. The DestinE initiative represents a collaborative effort to provide a highly accurate digital replica of the Earth System for decision-making, fostering a community of users dedicated to exploiting spatial data for diverse applications.
The workshop will begin with an overview of the DestinE initiative scope and ambition, the DestinE community, highlighting its mission to facilitate access to spatial data and tools for informed decision-making. Participants will gain insights into the collaborative nature of the platform, where users can share data, tools, and methodologies to address and contribute to the DestinE challenge.
Through hands-on demonstrations, participants will learn how to navigate the DestinE platform and harness its diverse functionalities. Specifically, the workshop will focus on guiding new potential users through the platform's interface, showcasing its intuitive features for data exploration, analysis, and visualization.
Furthermore, participants will discover the interaction between the DestinE platform and QGIS, allowing them to get familiar with the data available on the DestinE platform. This interaction allows users to further elaborate on their analyses within the familiar QGIS environment, making use of its advanced data processing capabilities.
Basic data processing skills are expected from participants, along with the requirement of bringing their laptops for practical exercises. By the end of the workshop, participants will have acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to utilize the DestinE platform effectively in conjunction with QGIS, empowering them to undertake more sophisticated geospatial analyses and collaborate within the DestinE community.