The capacity building short course on climate-smart agriculture (C-Smart Agric) organized by the West African Center for Sustainable Rural Transformation (WAC-SRT) at the University for Development Studies, is a rigorous, unique learning experience that transforms early and mid-career professionals working in agriculture, environment and sustainability into competent leaders in their respective fields. C-Smart Agric is a four-week intensive program which will run from December 2 - December 23, 2023.

C-Smart Agric is an interdisciplinary training that incorporates workshops and seminars taught by renowned practitioners from various fields in industry. The policy aspect of the programme is emphasized. In addition, experts from academia in the areas of economic development, food security and climate change, cultural change, green finance, systems leadership, communications, project management, conflict resolution, and consensus building are core members of the instruction team.

C-Smart Agric intends to groom competent leaders by combining critical thinking with practical approaches. Upon completion, participants in the C-Smart Agric program are awarded with certificates of participation that can be used for promotion in their respective fields.

Who should apply to the C-Smart Agric program?
This course is intended for various actors in the Agriculture Extension (Agricultural extension officers, senior agricultural officials, practitioners and policymakers) and those in industry working with communities, in governments, funding agencies, research organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for agricultural development, farmer organizations and cooperatives, development practitioners and programme managers and anyone who wants to learn more about modern and sustainable approaches for food production and farming that leave zero or minimal environmental footprints.

Mode of Application
Prospective participants are required to use the customized online application form available at C-Smart Agric Application Portal. There is no cost for application. Selected applicants would be required to pay a small contribution towards materials costs and logistics only.

Deadline for the C-Smart Agric program application is 
30 November 2023

For further enquiries regarding the C-Smart Agric program, contact the Coordinator of WAC-SRT on 0244393855
Email: agershon@uds.edu.gh