Taking stock of the access and use of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services Course Modules in African Universities

This report documents the adoption and utilization of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and Climate Information Systems (CIS) modules developed under the AICCRA project through RUFORUM and WASCAL networks. The initiative aimed to strengthen the integration of climate-smart knowledge into university te...

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Main Authors: Nakayiwa, Florence Mayega, Ekepu, David, Majaliwa, Jackson Gilbert Mwanjalolo, Kone, Daouda
Format: Informe técnico
Language:Inglés
Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179613
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author Nakayiwa, Florence Mayega
Ekepu, David
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Kone, Daouda
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description This report documents the adoption and utilization of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and Climate Information Systems (CIS) modules developed under the AICCRA project through RUFORUM and WASCAL networks. The initiative aimed to strengthen the integration of climate-smart knowledge into university teaching, research, and outreach. Results show that the modules have been widely mainstreamed across African universities, with significant uptake in undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional training programs. Case studies from Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and regional collaborative programs demonstrate successful curriculum integration, enhanced faculty capacity, and increased student engagement in climate-resilient agricultural practices. The findings underscore the transformative potential of higher education in advancing climate adaptation and sustainable agriculture in Africa. The report concludes with recommendations for strengthening institutional support, knowledge sharing, and policy alignment to sustain and scale the impact of CSA and CIS integration across the continent.
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spelling CGSpace1796132026-01-10T02:08:59Z Taking stock of the access and use of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services Course Modules in African Universities Nakayiwa, Florence Mayega Ekepu, David Majaliwa, Jackson Gilbert Mwanjalolo Kone, Daouda evaluation climate change adaptation climate-smart agriculture climate services-climate information services curriculum higher education This report documents the adoption and utilization of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and Climate Information Systems (CIS) modules developed under the AICCRA project through RUFORUM and WASCAL networks. The initiative aimed to strengthen the integration of climate-smart knowledge into university teaching, research, and outreach. Results show that the modules have been widely mainstreamed across African universities, with significant uptake in undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional training programs. Case studies from Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and regional collaborative programs demonstrate successful curriculum integration, enhanced faculty capacity, and increased student engagement in climate-resilient agricultural practices. The findings underscore the transformative potential of higher education in advancing climate adaptation and sustainable agriculture in Africa. The report concludes with recommendations for strengthening institutional support, knowledge sharing, and policy alignment to sustain and scale the impact of CSA and CIS integration across the continent. 2025-11 2026-01-09T21:06:41Z 2026-01-09T21:06:41Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179613 en Open Access application/pdf Nakayiwa, F., Majaliwa, M.J.G., Ekepu, D., & Kone, D. 2025. Taking stock of the access and use of climate-smart agriculture and climate information services course modules in African universities. AICCRA Report. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA).
spellingShingle evaluation
climate change adaptation
climate-smart agriculture
climate services-climate information services
curriculum
higher education
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Ekepu, David
Majaliwa, Jackson Gilbert Mwanjalolo
Kone, Daouda
Taking stock of the access and use of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services Course Modules in African Universities
title Taking stock of the access and use of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services Course Modules in African Universities
title_full Taking stock of the access and use of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services Course Modules in African Universities
title_fullStr Taking stock of the access and use of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services Course Modules in African Universities
title_full_unstemmed Taking stock of the access and use of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services Course Modules in African Universities
title_short Taking stock of the access and use of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services Course Modules in African Universities
title_sort taking stock of the access and use of climate smart agriculture and climate information services course modules in african universities
topic evaluation
climate change adaptation
climate-smart agriculture
climate services-climate information services
curriculum
higher education
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179613
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