About CSA-Knowledge Hub

Welcome to the Climate-Smart Agriculture Knowledge Hub, your one-stop destination for information and resources on climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural practices in Ethiopia.

As climate change poses increasingly severe challenges to the agriculture sector, adopting climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices has become essential for Ethiopian farmers to secure their livelihoods and ensure food security for the nation.

What is Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA)?

Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is an approach to agriculture that sustainably increases agricultural productivity, enhances resilience to climate change, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. It encompasses a wide range of practices, technologies, and policies that aim to address the complex challenges posed by a changing climate and support sustainable food production.

Why is CSA Important for Ethiopia?

Ethiopia's agriculture sector is highly vulnerable to climate change, with erratic rainfall patterns, droughts, and floods posing significant threats to crop yields and livestock productivity. CSA offers a promising solution to these challenges by enabling farmers to:

Increase agricultural productivity

CSA practices, such as improved crop varieties, soil conservation techniques, and efficient irrigation systems, can help farmers boost crop yields and enhance overall agricultural productivity.

Enhance resilience to climate change

CSA strategies, such as drought-resistant crops, water harvesting systems, and diversified farming systems, can help farmers adapt to changing climate conditions and reduce the impact of climate shocks.

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

CSA practices, such as integrated soil fertility management, conservation tillage, and livestock management techniques, can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and contribute to global climate change mitigation efforts.