The e-learning tool 'Planning for Community Based Adaptation (CBA) to Climate Change' supports training on community-based climate change adaptation in agriculture. The tool links research-based knowledge on climate change impacts with examples and experiences on CBA drawn from FAO field projects and a range of country-specific case studies. The intended outcoume of the tool is to assist all actors, who face the challenge of initiating and facilitating adaptation processes at community level. 

Modules

- Module 1: Climate Change;
- Module 2: Climate change and Food security;
- Module 3: Preparing for Community Based Adaptation;
- Module 4: Implementing Community Based Adaptation.

Modules 1 and 2 can also be used stand alone as introduction to climate change discourse.

Target audience

- development partners;
- agricultural extension staff;
- community based organizations;
- field practitioners.

Access

- Online version of the tool in English, French or Spanish;
- Stand-alone CD-ROM version of the tool.

Delivery method

- 2-3 days face-to-face workshops in a computer lab or a class-room
- Self learning course

This website provides access to extensive support material and shares the field experiences of tool's application.

last updated:  Tuesday, March 19, 2013