This present and explain key concepts related to climate change.
The first presentation, “Overview of Climate Change” by W. Pieter Pauw (Eindhoven University of Technology), explains what the greenhouse effect is, its causes, and its consequences for the environment.
The second presentation, “What Do Farmers Need to Know About Climate Change to Take Action?” by Brent M. Simpson (FAO Consultant), explains the impacts of climate change on agriculture and outlines the different adaptation and mitigation measures and tools available to farmers.
This is a case study conducted in Senegal, designed to address one key question: What do farmers already understand about climate change?
This document presents practical tools for assessing community vulnerability to climate change and for planning adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies. Presentations:
• Self-evaluation and Holistic Assessment of Climate Resilience of Farmers and Pastoralists (SHARP) – Sirine Johnston (OIN), Resilience...
La presentación da una definición de agricultura familiar y sus características esenciales conjuntamente con una definición de extensionismo. Después, ésta habla sobra les avances del extensionismo en las políticas sectoriales y la incorporación de nuevos temas y actores en la...
This brief presentation presents the main challanges, issues and oportunities regarding the implementation of climate smart agriculture. The presentation is divided by three main topics: Climate Change and CSA; Why CSA Challenges in scaling up CSA options and Opportunities for catalysing upscaling CSA ...
This document showcases practical tools for understanding how climate change affects farming and pastoral systems, and for supporting adaptive solutions. Presentation:
• Analyse de l’Écosystème sur le Pâturage (AESP) – Tiko Hema
This tool help communities diagnose vulnerabilities, strengthen decision-making,...