University of Dar - Dr. Lyimo

University of Dar - Dr. Lyimo

• 1.
  CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATIONAND AFRICAN AGRICULTURE GRANTEE CONVENING 24-25 February 2011 Strengthening Capacity of Agriculture Sector to Adapt to Climate Change Impacts in Africa Grantee: Institute of Resource Assessment, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Presenter : Dr. James G. Lyimo Other researchers: Dr Amos Majule-PI, Prof P.Z Yanda Prof J.Ngana 0
• 2.
  Brief Background ofthe Institution • Institute of Resource Assessment (IRA) of the UDSM, Tanzania is multidisciplinary in nature • The IRA established in 1967 focused more on issues related to planning and management of different land resources including forests and other related sectors. • Over the last 20 years, IRA has expanded it is activities to cover research, training and community services in five main areas namely; i) Natural resource and environment; ii) Agriculture food security and poverty alleviation; iii) Social policy analysis; iv) Population and human settlements and v) Remote sensing and GIS • IRA is currently involved in undertaking research, training on climate change related issues including vulnerability assessment, adaptation and mitigation • This area of climate change is in need of capacity building first within the IRA and also to various stakeholders 1
• 3.
  Other projects/programs onclimate change adaptation 1. Strengthening local agricultural innovation systems in less favoured and more favoured areas of Tanzania and Malawi to adapt to the challenges and opportunities arising from climate change and variability IDRC 2. Building African capacity for conserving biodiversity in a changing climate in the Albertine Rift Region (Funded by Macarthur 3. A study on strategies for addressing negative effects of climate change in food insecure areas in Tanzania - to identify and enhance adaptive strategies 4. The African Climate Change Fellowship Program is jointly administered by the global change System for Analysis, Research and Training (START), IRA-UDSM and the African Academy of Sciences (AAS). The program is funded by IDRC of Canada and DFID (UK). 2
• 4.
  Other projects/programs onclimate change adaptation 5. Participatory Learning for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience This study is conducted in collaboration with Pennsylvania State University and University of Ghana. The study attempts to address the current gaps in research on climate change adaptation. 6. Climate Change and Variability in Tanzania: Assessment of Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptive Capacity of Natural and Social Systems. The study is funded by UDSM-PITRO-Norway programme 7. Rural-Urban linkages in response to climate change impacts on agriculture IDRC 3
• 5.
  Objectives of theRockefeller Foundation Grant The overall objective of the proposed project is to strengthen the capacity of communities and organizations/institutions within the agricultural sector in Tanzania based on agricultural zones adapt to the challenges and opportunities arising from CC & V. Specific objectives 1.To To implement country wide short course training capacity to researchers in the Seven Zonal Agricultural Research Institutions on climate change and adaptation impacts in Tanzania 2, to build capacity among climate change trainers on how to develop and use appropriate methodology for downscaling climate change regional model to be applicable at local levels. Training will involve trainers from higher learning institutions from Tanzania including IRA, and from identified Universities in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda- Grantee of Rockfeller 4
• 6.
  Key Activities Relatedto the Grant a) Preparation of Work plan for the entire project -discussion with key stakeholders (Min. Agric) including introduction of the project b) Training plan development -Assessment of participants training needs -Development of training modules -Reporting c) Training - Training on different climate change issues including impacts and adaptation based on zonal agricultural station requirements - In collaboration with climate modeling experts/partners the project will offer knowledge to IRA and trainers from the selected institutions involved in climate change through short courses in downscaling climate change models,–mobilization of consultants, conduct evaluation for the training with the participants d) Final reporting 5
• 7.
  Highlight on theProgress to date • Developed a detailed 2 year work plan • Consultations with key stakeholder such as ministry of agriculture for introduction and discussion of the inception of the project • Assessment of participants training needs -including reconnaissance visit and consultations with zonal agricultural research centres and ministry of agric. • Development of draft training modules for regional and in country zones • Developed Monitoring and Evaluation Plan • Shortlist candidates for training on short courses in 7 zones in Tanzania 6
• 8.
  Highlight on theProgress to date cont. • Have initiated contact with sub regional countries • Consultations with climate change experts from the Foundation in Dar es Salaam at IRA 7
• 9.
  Early Findings Stakeholders inthe 7 agricultural research stations have very limited knowledge in climate change related issues Needs assessment -Climate change impacts and adaptations on crops grown in the zones -Participatory Action Research in addressing climate change adaptation -Climate change and local knowledge in relation to agriculture • High demand of training within agricultural sector at national and zonal levels • Climate change already affecting agriculturel in different zones • Limited knowledge to plan action research on adaptation • Lack of capacity to analyse climate data at zonal level • Relevance of engaging Tanzania Meteorological Agency from the beginning of the project 8
• 10.
  Key Challenges • Highdemand of training within agricultural sector at national and zonal level • mobilisation of resources • sustainability 9
• 11.
  Lessons Learnt • Veryfew researchers have accessed climate change training • Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania would like to promote such initiative; thus requested a full participation of staff from the Environmental department 10
• 12.
  Emerging Opportunities forCollaboration • There is opportunity for collaboration including sharing of experience among the institutions involved in training both from inside and outside. 11
• 13.
  Next steps • Identifymembers from participating countries • Share training topics with zones and subregional identified institutions • Develop full training courses and materials including power point presentations • Submit progress report to the foundation • Implement trainings for year 1 in Tanzania zones and for subregional stakeholders • Monitor and evaluate the program • Submit report to the foundation • Continue with preparation for year 2 activities 12