Course Outline

Module 1: Climate Change and Agriculture

• Climate science fundamentals

• Climate variability vs. climate change

• Impacts on crops, livestock and water resources

• Agricultural risk pathways

• Case Study: Climate impacts on farming systems

Module 2: Vulnerability Assessment Frameworks

• Exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity

• Indicators and assessment tools

• Community-based vulnerability assessment

• Participatory rural appraisal techniques

• Practical Exercise: Vulnerability scoring

Module 3: Climate Data Analysis and Risk Mapping

• Climate data sources and interpretation

• Drought and flood risk mapping

• GIS applications in agriculture

• Early warning systems

• Workshop: Developing a climate risk map

Module 4: Adaptation and Resilience Strategies

• Climate-smart agriculture practices

• Crop diversification and water management

• Soil and ecosystem restoration

• Livelihood adaptation planning

• Case Study: Designing adaptation interventions

Module 5: Planning and Reporting

• Integrating climate risk into development plans

• Monitoring and evaluation of adaptation actions

• Preparing vulnerability assessment reports

• Stakeholder engagement and communication

• Capstone Exercise: Climate adaptation action plan