Climate smart agricultural solutions for rural Africa
Innovating against the odds: Climate smart agricultural solutions for rural Africa
Climate change poses serious threats to rural African communities, impacting agriculture, food security, and livelihoods. This seminar aims to address these challenges by exploring innovative climate-smart agricultural solutions specifically designed for the unique needs of these communities. By focusing on strategies like sustainable water management, improved soil health, and the cultivation of climate-resilient crop varieties, the seminar seeks to enhance the understanding of the resilience of rural African agriculture. Furthermore, the importance of knowledge sharing, capacity building, and supportive policies in promoting the adoption of climate-smart practices will be discussed. By promoting collaboration among researchers, policymakers, farmers, and other stakeholders, the seminar aims to empower rural communities to adapt to climate change and achieve sustainable agriculture.
Climate change poses serious threats to rural African communities, impacting agriculture, food security, and livelihoods. This seminar aims to address these challenges by exploring innovative climate-smart agricultural solutions specifically designed for the unique needs of these communities. By focusing on strategies like sustainable water management, improved soil health, and the cultivation of climate-resilient crop varieties, the seminar seeks to enhance the understanding of the resilience of rural African agriculture. Furthermore, the importance of knowledge sharing, capacity building, and supportive policies in promoting the adoption of climate-smart practices will be discussed. By promoting collaboration among researchers, policymakers, farmers, and other stakeholders, the seminar aims to empower rural communities to adapt to climate change and achieve sustainable agriculture.
Time
Wednesday, 20.11.24 - 12:15 PM
- 01:45 PM
Topic
Geographie
Speaker
Dr. Eliaza Jones Mkuna (Mzumbe University, Tanzania)
Target groups
Students
Researchers
All interested
Location
Alfred-Philippson-Hörsaal, Meckenheimer Allee 166, 53115 Bonn
Reservation
not required
Organizer
Anna Schoch-Baumann
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