The «Innovations for Climate Smart Agriculture» project responds to the urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices that can meet the growing challenges posed by climate change. Agriculture, a sector highly dependent on stable environmental conditions, is increasingly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate variability, such as extreme weather events, changing rainfall patterns, and rising temperatures. These challenges not only threaten food security, but also contribute to the ongoing environmental degradation through greenhouse gas emissions and loss of biodiversity.
InnoCSA is designed to equip farmers, consultants and trainers, as well as apprentices and other relevant stakeholders working in these areas with the knowledge and tools needed to transition towards more resilient and sustainable agricultural practices. The project focuses on promoting “Climate Smart Agriculture” (CSA), an approach that integrates innovative techniques in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon absorption, and improve overall farm productivity and resilience.
Climate Smart Agriculture is an emerging field that has not yet been incorporated into vocational training programmes or widely offered in advisory services. This project not only addresses the immediate needs of farmers and agricultural trainers but also supports the VET priorities of ‘adapting vocational education and training to labour market needs’ and “increasing the flexibility of vocational education and training opportunities”.