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Title: State of Knowledge on CSA in Africa: Case Studies from Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda

Date Published: 2015
Author/s: Anderson K. Kipkoech, Emmanuel Tambi, Solomon Bangali
Data publication:
Funding Agency :
Copyright/patents/trade marks: The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
Journal Publisher:
Affiliation: Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Development
School of Agriculture and Biotechnology
University of Eldoret,
P. O. Box 1125 - 30100, Eldoret, Kenya, Forum for Agriculture Research in Africa (FARA)
PMB CT 173, Accra, Ghana
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Abstract:

The adverse impacts of climate change and
variability are a threat to the ecosystems
and livelihoods of communities in Eastern
Africa. Severe droughts, floods and extreme
weather events are occurring with greater
frequency and intensity in the region. Food
production systems and technologies need
to adapt to the emerging climatic scenarios
in order to improve food security and
contribute to the development of other
sectors. The Climate Smart Agriculture
(CSA) approach offers an opportunity for
achieving triple-wins of food security,
adaptation and mitigation. The Forum
for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA),
recognizing the need to promote CSA in
Africa and with support from the Norwegian
Agency for Development (NORAD), carried
out the state of knowledge on CSA in
Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda.