Climate Change and Agriculture Course

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  • Date 02-04-2018 - 06-04-2018
Climate Change and Agriculture Course, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Training or Development Class Title
Climate Change and Agriculture Course
Event Type
Training or Development Class
Training or Development Class Date
02-04-2018 to 06-04-2018
Last Date for Applying
26-03-2018
Location
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Organization Name / Organize By
Indepth Research Services
Organizing/Related Departments
Agriculture Development, Food Security and Livlihoods Institute
Organization Type
Organization
Training or Development ClassCategory
Technical
Training or Development ClassLevel
International
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Education/Teaching/Training/Development

Agriculture/Agribusiness

Location
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya

Event: Climate Change and Agriculture Course

Venue: Indepth Research Services, Naivasha, Kenya.

Event Date: 02nd April– 06th April 2018

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INTRODUCTION

In recent decades, it has been observed that there is a rapid change in climatic conditions which has resulted to several negative effects on human activities and development especially in agriculture and the environment. There is little awareness and understanding of the changing world in the rural areas where majority of agriculture and rural development activities are carried out.

Officers involved in agricultural and rural development activities do not have adequate capacity to inform and manage issues resulting from climate change. Thus, there is need to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills in managing the effect of climate change for the development of agriculture and the environment.

DURATION

5 days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is intended for audiences working in governments, funding agencies, and research and development facilitating non-government and Civil society organizations. It is also suitable for business owners and representatives from organizations that support extension services and/or seek to enable an environment in which businesses can flourish.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this training, participants should be able to:

  • Explain the concept and effect of climate change in agriculture development projects.
  • Identify factors responsible for climate change.
  • Communicate the existing and potential effects of climate change to the agricultural stakeholders in their country or region.
  • Apply GIS and remote sensing techniques for decision making in climate change control.
  • Advise government officials on soil conservation and eco-agricultural strategies.
  • Understand the mitigation and adaptation strategies for managing the effects of climate change.
  • Understand modern agrometeorological techniques and methods for climate change adaption and mitigation in agriculture.
  • Gain skills in scaling up climate smart agriculture.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

  • Overview of climate change
  • Causes of climate change in the agricultural sector
  • Impacts of climate change on agricultural production, food security and environmental development
  • Environmental disaster risk management in agriculture and rural development
  • Natural resources management and biodiversity conservation
  • Appropriate methods in climate change management
  • Climate change and sustainable development
  • Eco-agriculture innovations
  • ICT application in climate change control

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For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817, +254 (020) 211 3814

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer. Email: [email protected] Mob: +254 715 077 817 Tel: 020 211 3814

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before C.O.B. 26th March 2018. Send proof of payment to [email protected]

 

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ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer. Email: [email protected] Mob: +254 715 077 817 Tel: 020 211 3814 PAYMENT Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before C.O.B. 26th March 2018. Send proof of payment to [email protected]

Registration Fees
Available
Registration Fees Details
$1100
Registration Ways
Email
Phone
Website
Address/Venue
  Indepth Research Services  Pin/Zip Code : 00101
Official Email ID
Contact
Indepth Research Services

104289

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