International Training on Water Management for Climate-Smart Agriculture
Course Background
Freshwater resources are fundamental to agriculture, yet their availability is increasingly threatened by climate change, including altered rainfall patterns, droughts, and floods. This variability poses challenges to food security and rural livelihoods globally. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) provides a holistic approach, but effective water management within CSA requires deeper understanding and practical application.
ECAS Institute offers this training to address the gap in knowledge and practical skills for water management in climate-smart agriculture. Participants will gain technical insights and practical approaches to develop and implement effective water management strategies for agricultural adaptation and mitigation, contributing to sustainable and resilient food systems.
Course Objectives
Explain the current status, trends, and challenges in water resources management for agriculture.Analyze the impacts of climate change on water resources relevant to agriculture.Identify water management options for climate change adaptation in agriculture.Utilize tools and approaches for preparing water management responses to climate change.Understand water management measures that contribute to mitigating Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in agriculture.What You Will Learn
The global and regional status of water resources for agriculture, including trends and challenges.How climate change affects water availability and demand across agricultural contexts.Water management options to help agricultural systems adapt and build resilience to climate change.Tools and methodologies for planning and developing effective water management strategies.Ways water management practices can reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint and mitigate GHG emissions.Duration and Program
The training is structured into three comprehensive lessons, providing a focused exploration of water management for climate-smart agriculture. Detailed session timings and interactive components will be shared before the training starts.
Target Participants
Policy Makers: Developing agricultural, water, and climate change policies.Development Practitioners and Programme Managers: Working on agricultural development, climate resilience, and food security projects.Sectoral Specialists and Academics: Researchers and educators in hydrology, agronomy, environmental science, and climate studies.Trainers and Extension Agents: Promoting sustainable water management practices to farmers and rural communities.Training Modules
| No | Module | Details |
|---|
| 1 | Water Management | Overview of global water resources, current management practices, challenges for agricultural use, and principles of climate-smart agriculture related to water. |
| 2 | Water Management Options for Adaptation and Resilience | Practical strategies and technologies to adapt to climate impacts on water, including efficient irrigation, water harvesting, drought-resistant crops, and case studies of successful interventions. |
| 3 | Water Management and Climate Change Mitigation | Explores how water management contributes to reducing GHG emissions, including improved nutrient management, alternate wetting and drying in rice, and policy and technology considerations. |
Training Style
Modules are delivered via PowerPoint presentations, lectures, case studies, field visits, breakout sessions, and interactive discussions. Guest speakers, both in-person and online, provide practical insights. Faculty includes experienced decision-makers and practitioners from educational and research institutions specializing in climate change, agriculture, and water management.
General Notes
Training manuals and reference materials are provided.Certificates awarded upon successful completion.Tailor-made courses available—contact info@ecasiafrica.org.Payment should be sent to ECAS bank account before training; proof sent to info@ecasiafrica.org.About ECAS Institute
ECAS Institute designs and delivers independent, targeted training, research, and consulting services focused on climate change, resilience building, carbon markets, renewable energy, nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation, agriculture, and food systems. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, ECAS operates across Africa and has supported global partners from the UK, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Germany, and USA.
