Introduction:

 The Climate Resilience and Food Security Course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges posed by climate change to food security and strategies to build climate resilience in agricultural systems. This course explores the linkages between climate change, agriculture, and food security, and equips participants with the knowledge and tools to develop sustainable and resilient food production and management practices.

Objective:

 The primary objective of this course is to enable participants to understand the relationship between climate change and food security and develop strategies to enhance climate resilience in agricultural systems. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the concepts of climate change, food security, and their interlinkages.
2. Identify the impacts of climate change on agriculture and food production.
3. Analyze vulnerability and adaptation options for enhancing climate resilience in the agricultural sector.
4. Implement climate-smart agricultural practices to promote food security.
5. Explore sustainable agricultural practices and technologies to mitigate climate change.
6. Develop strategies for integrating climate resilience into food security policies and programs.
7. Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing for climate resilience and food security.

Organizational Benefits:

 By participating in the Climate Resilience and Food Security Course, organizations can derive several benefits, including:

1. Enhanced Climate Resilience: Organizations will gain insights into climate change impacts on food security and develop strategies to build climate resilience in agricultural systems, ensuring sustainable food production and livelihoods.
2. Improved Food Security: The course equips organizations with the knowledge and tools to implement climate-smart agricultural practices, leading to increased food production, availability, and access, thereby improving food security.
3. Sustainable Agriculture: Organizations will learn about sustainable agricultural practices and technologies that mitigate climate change impacts while promoting long-term environmental sustainability.
4. Policy and Program Integration: Participants will develop skills to integrate climate resilience considerations into food security policies and programs, enabling organizations to effectively address climate change challenges in their strategies.
5. Networking and Collaboration: The course facilitates networking and knowledge-sharing among participants, creating opportunities for collaboration and partnerships in the field of climate resilience and food security.

Who Should Attend:

The Climate Resilience and Food Security Course is suitable for the following individuals and professionals:

1. Professionals in Agriculture and Food Security: Those working in agricultural development, food security, rural development, or related fields, seeking to enhance their understanding of climate change and its impact on food systems.
2. Policy Makers and Planners: Government officials and policymakers responsible for designing and implementing policies and programs related to agriculture, climate change, and food security.
3. Researchers and Academics: Professionals involved in research and academia in the areas of climate change, agriculture, and food security.
4. NGOs and Development Practitioners: Individuals working in non-governmental organizations and development agencies engaged in projects and programs related to climate resilience and food security.

Duration:

 5 Days

Course Outline:

The Climate Resilience and Food Security Course will cover the following topics:

Module 1: Introduction to Climate Resilience and Food Security

• Understanding climate change, its causes, and impacts on food security
• Linkages between climate change, agriculture, and food systems
• Concepts of climate resilience and its relevance to food security

Module 2: Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture and Food Production

• Analyzing the impacts of climate change on crops, livestock, and fisheries
• Understanding extreme weather events and their effects on food systems
• Assessing vulnerability and risk in agricultural systems

Module 3: Adaptation Strategies for Climate Resilience

• Climate change adaptation concepts and approaches
• Identifying adaptation options for agriculture and food systems
• Case studies on successful adaptation initiatives

Module 4: Climate-Smart Agriculture

• Introduction to climate-smart agriculture (CSA)
• Principles and practices of CSA for enhancing climate resilience
• Promoting CSA through sustainable land management and water use

Module 5: Mitigation Strategies in Agriculture

• Mitigation potential of agriculture in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Low-carbon farming practices and technologies
• Sustainable intensification and agroecology for climate mitigation

Module 6: Integrating Climate Resilience into Food Security Policies and Programs

• Policy frameworks and strategies for integrating climate resilience and food security
• Mainstreaming climate resilience into national agriculture and food security plans
• Institutional arrangements and coordination for effective implementation

Module 7: Sustainable Agriculture Practices for Climate Resilience

• Sustainable soil management and conservation agriculture techniques
• Agroforestry and ecosystem-based approaches for climate resilience
• Climate-resilient water management and irrigation practices

Module 8: Climate Information and Early Warning Systems

• Accessing climate information for decision-making in agriculture
• Early warning systems for extreme weather events
• Communicating climate information to farmers and stakeholders

Module 9: Financing Climate-Resilient Agriculture

• Climate finance mechanisms for agriculture and food security projects
• Mobilizing resources for climate-resilient agriculture
• Innovative financing models and funding opportunities

Module 10: Case Studies and Best Practices

• Examining case studies of successful climate-resilient agriculture initiatives
• Best practices and lessons learned in climate-resilient food systems
• Developing action plans for implementing climate resilience strategies

General Notes

·         All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants' needs

·         The participant must be conversant in English

·         Presentations are well-guided, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are experts with more than 10 years of experience.

·         Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with a Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)

·         Training will be done at the Foscore development center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer inhouse and online training on the client schedule

·         Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

·         The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance, and other personal expenses.

·         Accommodation, pickup, freight booking, and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.

·         Tablet and Laptops are provided to participants on request as an add-on cost to the training fee.

·         One-year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

·         Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount of (10% to 50%)

·         Payment should be done before commence of the training or as agreed by the parties, to the FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us to prepare better for you.

·         For any inquiries reach us at training@fdc-k.org or +254712260031

·         Website:www.fdc-k.org