In this document, we explore concrete experiences from Farmer Field School (FFS) practitioners on the critical steps before launching an FFS programme on climate change.
Panelists:
• Okoth James – Senior Programme Officer, FAO
• Paul Mutungi – Agriculture Officer, FAO
• Tiko Hema – Specialist in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Training in the FFS Approach, FAO
Guiding question: What are the success factors and challenges in the preliminary phase of an FFS programme on climate change across different contexts?
Topics discussed: • Engaging partners and stakeholders • Training Master Trainers and Facilitators • Conducting preliminary studies • Organizing workshops for curriculum development
In rural areas of developing countries, more than 70% of the population still depends on agriculture. However, economic crises, unscientific land allocation and climate change issues have hindered attempted gains in agricultural productivity and related rural development outcomes. Technology-driven breakthrough...
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...
Este estudio de caso realizado para el Banco Mundial por la Cátedra Latinoamericana de Decisiones Ambientales para el Cambio Global (CLADA) del CATIE en colaboración con el Centro Latinoamericano para la Competitividad y el Desarrollo Sostenible (CLACDS) del INCAE Business...
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,...
This Training of Trainers Manual is designed to help build the capacity of trainers in flash flood risk management, who can then disseminate the knowledge to a larger number of practitioners. The manual presents an eight-day course including a three-day...