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    Development of e-learning materials for CSA and CIS course modules
    (Report, 2024-08) Nimusiima, Alex; Nakayiwa, Florence Mayega; Majaliwa, Jackson Gilbert Mwanjalolo
    The report documents the capacity building to CIS/CSA course module developers on translating the course modules into e-learning materials. It also reports the uploading of CSA/CIS modules developed as part of AICCRA into RUFORUM Regional E-Learning Platform. Uploading AICCRA CIS/CSA course modules has improved and strengthened RUFORUM E-Learning Platform.
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    Facilitating the Access and Use of CSA and CIS Course Modules in African Higher Education Systems
    (Report, 2024-08) Nimusiima, Alex; Nakayiwa, Florence Mayega; Majaliwa, Jackson Gilbert Mwanjalolo
    To facilitate the access and use of CIS/CSA curricula developed by RUFORUM/WASCAL, the cluster has organised a side event during the RUFORUM Triennial Conference 2024 to create awareness of training curricula developed by the AICCRA project among university leaders, lecturers and students with a view of mainstreaming the developed CSA and CIS curricular in the training programmes of universities. This deliverable reports the outcomes of the event, especially the mainstreaming of the CIS/CSA course modules in a University in Tanzania and a request from 22 universities in 13 African countries, including 11 non-AICCRA countries
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    Climate-Smart Crop-Livestock-Aquaculture Integration Course Module
    (Training Material, 2024) Djagoun, Chabi; Rukarwa, Runyararo Jolyn; Sorho, Fatogoma
    This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of agriculture as a dynamic and interactive system that uses crops, animals and fishes to produce food for livelihood improvement. At the end of the course, students are able to apply principles of climate-smart agriculture to improve the sustainability of crop-livestock–aquaculture systems; understand a case study of integrated farming systems and come up with their own observations, criticisms and probable ways of improving the system; assess environmental health risks from a crop-aquaculture-livestock integrated system; advise on the management of social-economic and environmental challenges pertaining to the crop-livestock–aquaculture systems.
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    Indigenous Trees-based Agroforestry Systems Course Module
    (Training Material, 2024) Assogbadjo, Achille Ephrem; Avakoudjo, Hospice G. Gracias; Egeru, Anthony; Salako, Kolawolé Valère
    At the end of the course module, participants will acquire a comprehensive set of competences to effectively engage in Indigenous tree-based agroforestry systems. They will gain a deep understanding of the central role indigenous trees play in agroforestry systems, particularly in enhancing resilience and facilitating community adaptation to climate change. This knowledge will enable trainees to articulate the significance of indigenous trees in sustainable land management practices. Additionally, participants will develop robust planning skills essential for the successful adoption of agroforestry practices, including the identification and removal of constraints hindering implementation.
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    Training of Trainers (ToT) on Climate-Smart Agriculture Basics Course Module
    (Report, 2024-07) Ekepu, David; Majaliwa, Jackson Gilbert Mwanjalolo; Nakayiwa, Florence Mayega
    As part of the AICCRA, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) are tasked to develop curricula and training materials to accelerate the mainstreaming of Climate Information Services (CIS) and Climate- Smart Agriculture (CSA) into University’s curricula in Africa. This report documents the training of trainers’ (ToT) workshop on Climate-Smart Agriculture Basics course module. The overall objective of the training of trainers’ workshop was to increase awareness and scale adoption/integration of the module on Climate-Smart Agriculture Basics across the RUFORUM Network and other non-AICCRA countries. 304 (Male=221; Female=82, Prefer not to say=1) participants from universities in 23 countries attended the training. The module is aimed at contributing towards promotion of the CSA approach among researchers, academia and practitioners. It introduces the concept of Climate-Smart Agriculture, the various CSA practices in Africa, the approach and tools for implementation and scaling of CSA practices, and discusses the barriers and enablers of adoption and scaling of CSA. The training increased awareness among academic staff in RUFORUM member universities. Participants indicated strong interest in incorporating the training material into their university curricula and cited several approaches including workshops, seminars, short courses and field demonstrations of the practical aspects of the module.
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    Training of Trainers (ToT) on Climate Basics Course Module
    (Report, 2024-10) Ekepu, David; Nakayiwa, Florence Mayega; Majaliwa, Jackson Gilbert Mwanjalolo; Dinku, Tufa; Grossi, Amanda
    As part of the AICCRA, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) are tasked to develop curricula and training materials to accelerate the mainstreaming of Climate Information Services (CIS) and Climate- Smart Agriculture (CSA) into University’s curricula in Africa. This report documents the training of trainers’ (ToT) workshop on Climate Basics course module. The overall objective of the training of trainers’ workshop was to increase awareness and scale adoption/integration of the module on Climate Basics across the RUFORUM Network and other non-AICCRA countries. 498 (Male=353; Female=145) participants from universities in 31 countries attended the training. This training introduces various ways that climate is described and quantified, describes the components of climate, and discusses the differences between climate and weather. It introduces climate classifications and zones and discusses where these exist across the globe. The training increased awareness among academic staff in RUFORUM member universities. Participants indicated strong interest in incorporating the training material into their university curricula and cited several approaches including workshops, seminars, short courses and field demonstrations of the practical aspects of the module.
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    Master of Science in Rangeland Ecosystem Management Curriculum
    (Brief, 2022-10) Mwamburi, Mcharo; Kambura, Ann; Gacheru, James; Maghenda, Marianne; Jalang'o, Dorcas; Waswa, Boaz Shaban; Kinyua, Ivy Wambui; Templer, Noel; Mwongera, Caroline
    The combination of inadequate understanding of the dynamics in rangeland ecosystems and local livelihood systems are to blame for the inappropriate policy actions, unabated rangeland degradation trends, impoverishment of communities living in the rangelands, and their increased vulnerability to various shocks including climate change. The root cause of these problems is mainly linked to lack of inadequate skilled human resources, trained in rangeland ecosystem management at the postgraduate level, to tackle the complex biodiversity interactions in the rangeland ecosystems. The philosophy of this degree programme is, therefore, anchored in the paradigm that rangelands are socio-ecological systems with complex biophysical, socio-cultural and economic interactions, which call for specialized managers and decision makers. This programme therefore, aims to produce a critical mass of rangeland ecosystem management experts equipped with requisite skills, technologies and innovations to further research, apply appropriate practices and influence policies in favour of resilient rangeland ecosystems and livelihoods. Trained skilled manpower is expected to act as a catalyst for enhancing the productivity and sustainability of rangeland ecosystems and livelihoods through practice, policies and research.
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    Master of Science in Climate-Smart Agriculture Curriculum
    (Brief, 2022-11) Mwamburi, Mcharo; Kambura, Ann; Gacheru, James; Maghenda, Marianne; Jalang'o, Dorcas; Waswa, Boaz Shaban; Kinyua, Ivy Wambui; Templer, Noel; Mwongera, Caroline
    Food production faces interlinked challenges with increasing uncertainties from the increasing impacts of climate change and variability. The underlying philosophy of CSA is the development and promotion of an integrative approach that results in landscape management for productive croplands, livestock, forests, and fisheries. It aims for improved food and nutrition security and equitable livelihoods. The program seeks to support the achievement of three outcomes i.e. increased productivity (producing more food to improve food, nutrition, and income security and livelihood of the world’s resource-poor farmers in rural areas); enhanced resilience (contributing to training for reduced vulnerability to drought, pests, disease, and other shocks); reduced emissions (reducing emissions from production systems to protect the environment while increasing productivity); and improved capacity to adapt (increasing productivity in the face of extreme climatic weather patterns). The program anchors on existing knowledge, technologies, and principles of sustainable agriculture. The need to increase carbon sinks and reduce GHGs emissions is a priority consideration, especially during training for a sustainable agro-ecosystem. Its design explicitly focuses on addressing productivity and climate change mitigation and adaptation with consideration of the interactions and tradeoffs existing between them. Finally, the CSA program aims to support funding opportunities for innovation and technology development for extension through research investment.
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    Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Ecosystem Management Curriculum
    (Brief, 2022-10) Mwamburi, Mcharo; Kambura, Ann; Gacheru, James; Maghenda, Marianne; Jalang'o, Dorcas; Waswa, Boaz Shaban; Kinyua, Ivy Wambui; Templer, Noel; Mwongera, Caroline
    The School of Agriculture, Earth and Environmental Sciences strongly believes in supporting advances in various aspects of rangeland science and community development practices in the rangeland ecosystem. There is increasing need to have well trained personnel with expertise in sustainable rangeland management, to provide leadership and stewardship for a sustainable framework for managing rangelands. This paradigm underlies the philosophy of linking the programme delivery with hands-on training, support to applied research and policy support ability to effectively contribute to sustainable rangeland ecosystem development and management. Universities have a key role in providing technical support in theory and practice by being proactive in training, research and innovation for sustainable rangeland resource management. This degree programme will contribute to the goal of improving the rangeland ecosystem health, while supporting sustainable livelihood options of communities and biodiversity in these ecosystems.
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    Training of Trainers (ToT) on Enhancing National Climate Services (ENACTS) Maprooms for Users in Zambia
    (Report, 2022-11) Grossi, Amanda; Dinku, Tufa
    A five-day training of trainers (ToT) workshop was implemented from November 7 to November 11, 2022, in Lusaka, Zambia by the International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) in collaboration with the Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). The workshop, which was organized as part of the World Bank’s Accelerating the Impact of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) project, brought together 18 participants from the Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) alongside the Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI), the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE), the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA), the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) to be trained on ZMD’s existing suite of free online ENACTS Maprooms. The major objective of the workshop was to ensure that each of these institutions that play an important role in promoting the use of climate information and services and broader resilience of the agricultural sector are aware of and have the capacity to train users within Zambia on the best-available climate information products for decision-making. The ENACTS maproom products, which are freely available through ZMD’s website, provide location-specific (4 km grid) historical, monitoring, and forecast information that is important for activities related to planning, monitoring, and response for the agricultural sector and wider food system.
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    Digital Services for Agriculture
    (Report, 2022-01-01) Delinthe, Luken; Zwart, Sander J.
    Digital services for agriculture across Africa, with a specific focus on Ghana, were inventoried. An online survey, targeting the service providers, was designed and implemented, to map the services that were provided, communciation channels used, products specifically for the irrigation sector, and specific attention from women and youth. The report served to pre-select companies for co-design of an irrigation service.