This pillar focuses on the innovative approach to farming that seeks to address the challenges posed by climate change while promoting sustainable and resilient agricultural practices. It encompasses a range of strategies and techniques that enable farmers to adapt to changing climatic conditions, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and ensure food security and productivity in a changing climate.
Current Active Project
Climate-smart agriculture focuses on increasing productivity, building resilience, and promoting sustainability. It addresses climate change challenges by improving resource efficiency, reducing emissions, and adapting farming practices to ensure food security and environmental protection. Our Climate Smart Agriculture pillar focuses on
promoting sustainable and resilient farming practices
in response to climate change. We integrate climate
science, technology, and traditional knowledge to
optimize agricultural production while minimizing
environmental impact. By using climate-resilient crop
varieties,
efficient
water
management,
soil
conservation techniques, and precision agriculture,
farmers can enhance productivity and adapt to
climate-related risks such as droughts and floods.
In addition, we advocate for sustainable resource
management including agroforestry, organic farming,
and integrated pest management. These practices
minimize chemical use, protect biodiversity, and
improve
soil
health,
ensuring
the
long-term
sustainability of agricultural systems. We also prioritize
knowledge sharing, capacity building, and farmer-to-
farmer
learning
to
empower
farmers
with
the
necessary skills and information to implement climate-
smart practices effectively.
Our
goal
is
to
create
resilient
and
productive
agricultural systems that contribute to food security,
poverty reduction, and community well-being in the
face of climate change. By embracing Climate Smart
Agriculture, we can adapt to climate challenges,
mitigate
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
and
foster
sustainable development for a brighter future.
Civic Engagement Alliance
AYT, in collaboration with ICCO Cooperation and Edukans, implemented a 5-year project (2016-2020) in Kenya called Civic Engagement Alliance. The project was funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The main objective of Civic Engagement Alliance was to enhance the capacity of Civil Society in addressing inequality and injustice, creating favorable conditions for just, economic, social, and political development, particularly for vulnerable groups such as Women, Youth, and people with Disabilities. Additionally, the project aimed to empower young people to adopt climate-smart approaches to agriculture and proactive conservation, thereby improving their livelihoods.
