Climate Change and Agriculture

Course Overview

This module offers an in-depth exploration of climate change, greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the agricultural sector. The course examines how agricultural activities, including livestock farming, soil management, and deforestation, contribute to the release of greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. It highlights the direct and indirect consequences of climate change on crop yields, food security, and farmers' livelihoods, and national economic growth in Africa.

This module is designed to empower a wide audience including agricultural students, upcoming climate advocates, smallholder farmers, and large-scale producers with the knowledge and tools to understand the relationship between agriculture and climate change. 

Course Objectives

1. Equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of climate change and its underlying causes in the agriculture sector.
2. Educate learners on the role of the agriculture sector in contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Provide insights into the impact of climate change on agriculture.

Expected Outcomes:

1. Learners will have a clear understanding of climate change and its relationship to greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Learners will be able to identify unsustainable agricultural practices that contribute to GHG emissions and environmental degradation.
3. Learners will have increased ability to recognize gaps in current agricultural systems and develop sustainable solutions to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change within the agricultural sector.

Target audience

1. Agriculture students
2. Small holder & Large scale farmers
3. Climate advocates
4. Researchers