GFRAS New Extensionist Learning Kit (NELK) Module on Extension Support for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation

Rural and farming communities directly experience the impact of climate change, emphasising the urgent need for action. As a future extension professional, you hold the key to unlocking rural and farming communities’ resilience in the face of climate change. This module presents a comprehensive overview of climate change, its impact on agriculture, and the crucial role of Extension and Advisory Services (EAS) in supporting farmers in adapting to it and contributing to mitigation. This module is organised as three study units, each containing three sessions. By going through this module, the participants can gain essential knowledge and skills to empower farmers to address climate challenges.

Module outcomes
After completing this module, you should be able to:
1. Explain concepts such as climate change, adaptation and mitigation.
2. Understand the main effects of climate change and its consequences on agrifood systems from a global perspective.
3. Understand and explain the factors that cause climate change and the measures that can be taken to adapt and mitigate different agroecological conditions.
4. Know how EAS promote adaptation and mitigation strategies among farmers to combat the effects of climate change in different conditions and the availability of natural resources.

Follow these 4 easy steps to access this module:
Step 1: Visit https://nelk.g-fras.org/en/ and Register yourself
Step 2: Log in using your username and password
Step 3: Click “Go To Modules” at the bottom of the page
Step 4: Choose the module and Start your learning journey

This module is available in both English and French.

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