Overview
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) offers an online course on Climate‑Smart Agriculture (CSA). This program explores how climate change impacts agriculture, food security, and food systems, while providing practical strategies for adaptation and mitigation.
The course introduces the CSA approach and guides learners through a 5‑step process to implement it effectively.
Course Content
The training is structured into thematic modules:
- Introduction to Climate‑Smart Agriculture (1h 30m)
- Climate‑Smart Crop Production (2h 30m)
- Climate‑Smart Livestock Production (3h)
- Climate‑Smart Soil and Land Management (2h)
- Water Management for CSA (1h 30m)
- Climate‑Smart Fisheries and Aquaculture (1h 30m)
- Climate‑Smart Forestry (2h 15m)
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Understand climate change impacts on agriculture and food systems.
- Explore adaptation and mitigation strategies.
- Gain knowledge of CSA principles and implementation steps.
- Strengthen skills in sustainable crop, livestock, soil, water, and forestry management.
Accessibility
- Duration: Self‑paced modules (total approx. 14 hours)
- Languages: Available in Arabic, Spanish, French, and Chinese
- Released: November 2018
- Thematic Area: Climate change and environment
Evaluation
Learners are encouraged to provide feedback to help FAO improve future e‑learning courses.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri‑web. Interested participants are encouraged to visit the official FAO e‑learning platform for complete course details and verified enrollment instructions.
To apply for this job please visit elearning.fao.org.