MASHAV – Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation with Israeli Meteorological Service (IMS), CINADCO and the WORLD Meteorological Organization (WMO) invite professionals to participate in the International Course on ” Climate Change and Agriculture” to be conducted between April 3rd – April 15th, 2016.
Since Israel was successful with developing a thriving agriculture, despite the negative impacts of its climate and water resources scarcity on its agricultural production, many of the methodologies developed during the years could be used also for mitigating the results of climate change and increasing the agricultural production.
This workshop will demonstrate advanced methodologies and techniques developed in order to compensate for the impact of unfavorable climate conditions on agricultural production. It will introduce Israeli and international knowledge in various fields.
The course will be held at CINADCO’s International Training Centre at Kibbutz Hotel Shefayim, situated 20 km north of Tel Aviv near the coastal city of Netanya.
The course aims
- To discuss the impacts of climate change on different fields of agriculture and agricultural production.
- To demonstrate modern agrometeorological techniques and methods for climate change adaption and mitigation in agriculture.
After the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Communicate the existing and potential effects of climate change to the agricultural stakeholders in their country or region.
- Make recommendations to agricultural stakeholders on efficient water usage
- Use GIS and remote sensing for decision making
- Advise government officials on soil conservation and eco-agricultural strategies.
- Improve the work of the relevant units in their services and strengthen the provider-user relations between their staff (researchers, forecasters, extension officers, etc.) and other professional staff with the local farming communities.
Course Contents
- Impacts of climate change on agricultural production
- Agrometeorological techniques
- Forecast and risk management for improving agricultural production
Who can Apply
- The advanced workshop is designed primarily for meteorological and hydrological staff of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services engaged and interested in application of advanced agrometeorological methodologies and techniques in adapting and mitigating the possible impacts of climate change.
- Academic Background as well as at least five years’ experience in relevant fields.
- English proficiency are required.
How to Apply
Application forms and other information can be obtained at the nearest Israeli mission or at MASHAV’s website. Completed application forms, including the medical form, should be sent to the relevant Israeli mission in the respective country.
Scholarships available
MASHAV awards a limited number of scholarships. The scholarship covers the cost of the training program including lectures and field visits, full board accommodation in double rooms (two participants per room), health insurance and transfers to and from the airport. Medical insurance covers medical services and hospitalization in case of emergency.
For more information about this course, please download this PDF.
