Introduction:

Climate change poses a significant threat to global food security, with its far-reaching consequences impacting agriculture, livelihoods, and access to food resources. In response to these challenges, our course on "Climate Change Linkages with Food Security" has been developed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between climate change and food security. This course equips participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to address this critical issue, offering insights into adaptation strategies and sustainable practices in the face of a changing climate.

Course Objective:

The primary objective of this course is to empower participants with the expertise needed to assess, plan, and implement effective strategies that enhance food security in the context of climate change. By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the scientific basis of climate change and its impacts on agriculture and food systems.
• Identify vulnerabilities in food supply chains and assess their resilience to climate-related challenges.
• Develop strategies for adapting agricultural practices to mitigate the effects of climate change and ensure food security.
• Promote sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture through policy advocacy and community engagement.

Organizational Benefits:

This course provides several key benefits to organizations:

• Enhanced capacity of staff to address climate change impacts on food security.
• Improved risk management and resilience in food supply chains.
• The ability to align organizational strategies with sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices.
• Strengthened advocacy for climate-smart policies and practices in the agricultural sector.

Target Participants:

This course is designed for professionals, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in fields related to agriculture, environmental science, and climate change adaptation. It is particularly beneficial for:

• Government officials and policymakers responsible for food security and climate resilience.
• Agriculture and environmental researchers seeking to deepen their expertise.
• NGO and development agency staff working on projects related to agriculture and food security.
• Students and academics interested in the intersection of climate change and agriculture.

Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change and Food Security

1.1 Understanding Climate Change

1.2 Importance of Food Security

Module 2: Climate Science and Agriculture

2.1 Climate Patterns and Trends

 2.2 Climate Modeling for Agriculture

Module 3: Impacts of Climate Change on Crop Production

3.1 Changes in Temperature and Precipitation

3.2 Crop Yield Variability

Module 4: Impact on Livestock and Fisheries

4.1 Livestock Health and Productivity

4.2 Fisheries and Aquaculture Vulnerability

Module 5: Food Security Assessment

5.1 Food Security Indicators

5.2 Vulnerability Assessment

Module 6: Climate-Resilient Agricultural Practices

6.1 Sustainable Farming Techniques

6.2 Drought and Flood Resilience

Module 7: Water Management and Food Security

 7.1 Water Scarcity and Agriculture

7.2 Irrigation and Water Efficiency

Module 8: Soil Health and Climate Adaptation

8.1 Soil Quality and Carbon Sequestration

8.2 Soil Conservation Methods

Module 9: Pest and Disease Management

9.1 Climate Change and Pest Outbreaks

 9.2 Integrated Pest Management

Module 10: Climate-Resilient Crop Varieties

10.1 Breeding for Climate Resilience

 10.2 GMOs and Climate-Resistant Crops

Module 11: Livestock Health and Adaptation

11.1 Livestock Disease Management

11.2 Climate-Smart Livestock Farming

Module 12: Aquaculture and Climate Adaptation

12.1 Sustainable Aquaculture Practices

12.2 Climate-Resilient Fisheries

Module 13: Food Supply Chain Resilience

 13.1 Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

 13.2 Resilience Strategies

Module 14: Climate-Smart Food Storage and Distribution

14.1 Post-Harvest Loss Prevention

14.2 Efficient Distribution Systems

Module 15: Climate Change Policy and Governance

15.1 International Climate Agreements

15.2 National Policy Frameworks

Module 16: Financing Climate-Resilient Agriculture

16.1 Investment in Climate-Smart Agriculture

16.2 Funding Mechanisms

Module 17: Community-Based Adaptation Strategies

17.1 Local Knowledge and Practices

17.2 Community Engagement

Module 18: Gender and Climate-Resilient Agriculture

18.1 Gender Disparities in Agriculture

 18.2 Empowering Women in Farming

Module 19: Indigenous Knowledge and Adaptation

19.1 Traditional Farming Wisdom

19.2 Integrating Indigenous Practices

Module 20: Case Studies of Successful Projects

20.1 Climate-Resilient Agriculture Examples

20.2 Lessons Learned

Module 21: Monitoring and Evaluation

 21.1 Assessing Climate Adaptation Success

 21.2 Data Collection and Analysis

Module 22: Building Partnerships

22.1 Collaborative Initiatives

 22.2 Multi-Stakeholder Engagement

Module 23: Action Planning

23.1 Developing Climate-Smart Agriculture Plans

23.2 Implementation Strategies

Module 24: Policy Advocacy

24.1 Advocating for Climate-Resilient Policies

24.2 Influencing Decision-Makers

Module 25: Future Challenges and Opportunities

25.1 Emerging Climate Threats

25.2 Innovations in Climate-Smart Agriculture

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