Agriculture and Forestry in Climate Change - Einzelansicht

The course introduces students to the special characteristics of the land use sector (forestry, agriculture) in relation to global climate change. The objective is to create knowledge about basic facts relating to the land sector’s exposure and contribution to climate change as well as awareness about the special features that frame the discussion on climate change mitigation and adaptation measures with respect to reduced deforestation, land management and agriculture.

The introductory session will take place via Zoom on 24.04.2020, 10:00am.

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/254791084?pwd=VE9Ybk1odXVWWGdwNTZrVTErdkY1UT09

Meeting-ID: 254 791 084
Passwort: 197555

The course itself will be divided into four blocks:

(i) The impact of agriculture and forestry on climate change and vice-versa;

(ii) the sectoral characteristics of agriculture with a focus on natural resource interconnectivity and competition for land as well as the trade implications relating to food security and climate change;

(iii) international responses, including financing and policy instruments under the climate change convention;

(iv) emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and strategies to reduce them.

On agriculture:

http://www.climatefocus.com/documents/files/strategies_for_mitigating_climate_change_in_agriculture.pdf

On forestry and the reduction of emissions from deforestation:

http://www.cifor.org/publications/pdf_files/Books/BAngelsen1201.pdf

The number of participants in this course will be restricted to 20 students. In case the number of interested students exceeds the maximum capacity, a selection process will have to take place. Details will be announced when needed.