Module 1: Understanding Climate Change and Its Impacts

• The science of climate change: Greenhouse effect, global warming, extreme weather events.
• Observed climate change impacts globally and regionally.
• Projected climate change scenarios and future implications.
• Interlinkages between climate change and sustainable development.
• The imperative for adaptation in the food sector.
• Practical session: Analyzing IPCC reports or national climate assessments for key findings on regional climate impacts.

Module 2: The Food Security Framework in a Changing Climate

• Review of the four pillars of food security: Availability, Access, Utilization, Stability.
• How climate change exacerbates existing food security challenges.
• Climate change as a multiplier of vulnerability and risk.
• Intersections with nutrition security and sustainable livelihoods.
• Global and national policy contexts for climate-resilient food security.
• Practical session: Group exercise discussing how a specific climate event (e.g., severe drought) affects each of the four pillars of food security.

Module 3: Climate Change Impacts on Agricultural Production

• Impacts on crop yields: Temperature changes, precipitation variability, extreme events.
• Effects on livestock: Heat stress, water scarcity, pasture degradation, disease shifts.
• Impacts on fisheries and aquaculture: Ocean warming, acidification, fish migration.
• Soil degradation and desertification accelerated by climate change.
• Pests, diseases, and invasive species under changing climatic conditions.
• Practical session: Analyzing data or case studies showing the impact of temperature or rainfall changes on specific crop yields or livestock productivity.

Module 4: Climate Change Impacts on Food Access and Utilization

• Climate-induced disruptions to food supply chains and markets.
• Price volatility and its impact on food affordability.
• Climate-induced migration and its effects on food access.
• Impacts on food safety and quality due to changing environmental conditions.
• Links between climate change, nutrition, and public health outcomes.
• Practical session: Discussing and mapping potential disruptions in a typical food supply chain due to extreme weather events.

Module 5: Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Principles and Practices

• Definition and core principles of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA): Productivity, adaptation, mitigation.
• Key CSA practices: Conservation agriculture, improved varieties, agroforestry, integrated pest management.
• Role of diversification: Crop rotation, mixed farming, resilient livestock breeds.
• Smallholder farmer perspectives and adoption challenges.
• Enabling environments for CSA implementation.
• Practical session: Identifying and discussing suitable CSA practices for different farming systems and climatic zones.

Module 6: Water Management and Irrigation for Climate Resilience

• Climate change impacts on water resources for agriculture.
• Efficient water use techniques: Drip irrigation, micro-irrigation, precision agriculture.
• Water harvesting and storage solutions (e.g., rainwater harvesting, small dams).
• Drought-resistant crops and water-stress tolerant varieties.
• Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in a changing climate.
• Practical session: Evaluating different irrigation methods for water use efficiency and suitability in water-stressed regions.

Module 7: Building Resilient Food Systems and Supply Chains

• Assessing vulnerabilities in food value chains to climate shocks.
• Strategies for strengthening local food systems and reducing reliance on distant supply chains.
• Post-harvest loss reduction and food waste management as adaptation.
• Early warning systems for agricultural production and food markets.
• Diversifying livelihoods and building economic resilience.
• Practical session: Brainstorming strategies to reduce post-harvest losses and food waste in a local food system.

Module 8: Policy and Governance for Climate-Resilient Food Security

• Mainstreaming climate change adaptation into national agricultural policies.
• Land use planning and zoning for climate resilience.
• Risk transfer mechanisms: Crop insurance, climate-smart finance.
• The role of institutions and governance in enabling adaptation.
• Community participation and traditional knowledge in adaptation planning.
• Practical session: Analyzing a sample national agricultural policy document for its climate change adaptation components.

Module 9: Climate Finance and Investment in Food Security Adaptation

• Sources of climate finance for adaptation: Public, private, domestic, international.
• Accessing funds from major climate funds (e.g., GCF, Adaptation Fund) for food security projects.
• Developing bankable project proposals for adaptation investments.
• Innovative financing mechanisms (e.g., green bonds, impact investing).
• Role of private sector investment in climate-resilient food systems.
• Practical session: Identifying key requirements for a climate finance proposal related to food security adaptation.

Module 10: Developing and Implementing Climate Change Adaptation Plans for Food Security

• Steps in adaptation planning: Assessment, prioritization, action planning, M&E.
• Developing a theory of change for food security adaptation interventions.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks for adaptation programs.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication in adaptation planning.
• Case studies of successful climate change adaptation plans for food security.
• Practical session: Participants work in groups to outline a climate change adaptation plan for food security in a specific geographical or sectoral context.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

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