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Natural hazards have become more frequent and intense in the last few decades, increasing the often significant negative impacts on the gross domestic product of countries in southern Africa and undermining development efforts. Forecasts are negative as a result of climate change, which is increasingly linked to more frequent and [...]

This training materials and tools are developed by Oxfam for a participatory plant breeding programme in Farmer Field Schools (FFS). Presented by Hilton Mbozi (Oxfam Novib).

This presentation is from the Global FFS webinar series on Climate Change, “Session 2: Equipping Farmers for Climate Action: Key Concepts and Tools for FFS.” The document presents a case study on the Farmer Field and Business School (FFBS) approach and illustrates how it can be used as an “innovative [...]

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 [...]

This is a case study conducted in Senegal, designed to address one key question: What do farmers already understand about climate change?

This is a learning modules and exercises that Farmer Field School practitioners can use with farming communities for community-based adaptation planning.

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 [...]

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 Assessment and Data Analysis Consultant, FAO • Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction [...]

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, and design adaptive strategies for resilient agropastoral production.

This document showcases practical tools for understanding how climate change affects farming and pastoral systems, and for supporting adaptive solutions. Presentations: • Diagnostic Tool to Assess Climate Change Impact – Stefano Mondovì (OIN), Innovation Officer, Farmer Field School, FAO This tool help communities diagnose vulnerabilities, strengthen decision-making, and design adaptive strategies [...]