Agriculture Climate Adaptation and Resilience Course

The Agriculture Climate Adaptation and Resilience Course provides a comprehensive understanding of climate change impacts on agriculture and equips participants with practical strategies to develop sustainable, climate-resilient farming systems. This course covers climate-smart agricultural practices, risk management strategies, policy frameworks, and emerging technologies that enhance resilience in agricultural production. Through real-world case studies and practical applications, participants gain actionable insights applicable across diverse agro-ecological zones.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

Understand fundamental climate change concepts and their effects on agriculture.
Implement climate-smart agricultural practices to improve resilience and productivity.
Develop risk mitigation strategies for climate-related agricultural challenges.
Analyze policies and frameworks that support climate adaptation in agriculture.
Apply technology-driven solutions for climate adaptation in farming.
Strengthen decision-making skills for sustainable agricultural development.

Importance

Gain expert knowledge in climate-smart agriculture for enhanced productivity and sustainability.
Learn practical risk mitigation techniques to address climate-related agricultural challenges.
Understand and apply climate policies and frameworks that promote resilience.
Master technology and data-driven solutions for climate adaptation.
Enhance your decision-making in sustainable agricultural development.
Earn a recognized certification and receive six months of post-training support.

Course Modules

Introduction to Climate Change and Agriculture

Climate variability and its impact on agriculture.
Global and regional climate change trends.
Fundamentals of climate science.

Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Practices

Conservation agriculture techniques.
Agroforestry and soil health management.
Water conservation and irrigation strategies.

Risk Management and Resilience Building

Crop insurance and financial risk mitigation.
Early warning systems and disaster preparedness.
Development of resilient crop and livestock breeds.

Agricultural Policy and Climate Adaptation

International and national climate policies.
Kenya’s National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP).
Government and private sector roles in climate resilience.

Technology and Innovation in Climate Adaptation

Remote sensing and GIS applications in agriculture.
Data-driven climate adaptation models.
Digital solutions for climate resilience.

Sustainable Livelihoods and Community Adaptation

Gender and social inclusion in climate adaptation.
Community-based climate adaptation strategies.
Enhancing farmers’ adaptive capacity.

Case Studies and Practical Applications

Successful climate adaptation projects in Kenya.
Global best practices in agricultural climate resilience.
Development of customized adaptation action plans.

Target Audience

Farmers and agribusiness professionals seeking to adopt climate-smart solutions.
Agricultural extension officers supporting climate adaptation strategies.
Environmental and climate change practitioners enhancing resilience initiatives.
Policymakers and government officials involved in agricultural development.
NGOs and development agencies working on climate adaptation.
Researchers and students specializing in agricultural sciences.

Key Users in Kenya

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development – Policy formulation and implementation.
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) – Research on climate-smart agriculture.
Kenya Meteorological Department – Climate data and early warning systems.
Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project (KCSAP) – Promotion of CSA practices.
County Governments – Local adaptation strategies and farmer support programs.
Agricultural NGOs (AGRA, ICRAF, etc.) – Capacity building and community outreach.
Financial Institutions (AFC, Equity Bank, KCB Foundation) – Funding climate-resilient agriculture.
Private agribusinesses and cooperatives – Adoption of climate adaptation technologies.

General Information

We offer flexible and tailored training solutions, including:

Onsite, online, or STRI training center options.
Adjustable course duration to fit participant needs.
Training conducted in English.
Comprehensive learning experience, including interactive presentations, hands-on exercises, and expert-led discussions.

Training Package Includes:

✔ Expert facilitation by experienced professionals.
✔ High-quality training materials for effective learning.
✔ Certification upon successful completion.
✔ Refreshments (coffee breaks and lunch) for in-person sessions.
✔ Six months of post-training support, including consultation & coaching.

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