Module 5 – Climate Smart Agriculture Practices & Adaptation Strategies

Duration: 5–6 hours

Overview:
Focusing on resilience and adaptation, this module guides learners through CSA practices for high-value crops, linking them to market opportunities and policy priorities. Topics include adaptation and mitigation strategies, post-harvest practices, and gender-sensitive implementation.

Video Introduction to Module 5: GED Africa’s Climate Smart Agriculture Documentary

The documentary follows the launch of a Climate Smart Agriculture demonstration plot in Mwense District, Zambia—showcasing how integrated CSA methods can help restore livelihoods and build resilience in local farming communities.

Key Skills:

  • Choose CSA practices tailored to local agro-ecological conditions.

  • Integrate post-harvest handling into climate-resilient plans.

  • Address gender and inclusion in CSA adoption.

Assignment:

  • Malawi CSA Handbookpp. 21–23, 24–27, 39–58 (CSA practices, adaptation, mitigation, post-harvest, market approaches, gender considerations). Download here

  • Complete Module Quiz. (below)

Module 5 Certification Quiz:

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