Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions (ICEDS) - Land Use Changes Analysis in Noosa

Assess land use changes during recent decades and project future land use changes in Noosa.

label Opportunity type

Student opportunity type

College approved Internship
schedule Application date
Applications open/close
31 Aug 2023 | 9am - 15 Sep 2023 | 5pm
school Level

Degree level

Bachelor
Master

About

ICEDS connects people with climate, energy & disaster-risk research from The Australian National University.

Our goal is to advance innovative solutions to address climate change, energy system transitions and disasters. We facilitate integrated approaches to research, teaching and policy, industry and community engagement across disciplines.

The Disaster Solutions team within ICEDS is focused on exploring innovative ways to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters.

Project: Land Use Changes Analysis in Noosa

Internship details

Internship Availability

Summer,  2024

Internship Discipline/s

Science (environmental engineering/science)

Internship Level

3rd yr undergraduate, or PG coursework

Available to International Students

Yes

Preferred Project Skills

GIS skills are essential

Clearances Required

No

Host Supervisor

Program Manager, Disaster Solutions, ICEDS

Location

ICEDS (Coombs Building) and MSI (Hannah Neumann Building)

Project Opportunities/Benefits for the Intern

Considerable enhancement of GIS skills

Summary:

This project collects and analyses historical land use data (maps) available in Noosa for assessing land use changes during recent decades and projecting future land use changes through analysing available strategic plans for land use in future decades.