Centre for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
(CCCAM)
Welcome to the Centre for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCCAM) at the University of Embu (UoEm). The Centre is envisioned to be the focal point for climate data management (collection, processing and sharing), training, development and growth of climate change research initiatives in Kenya and the Eastern Africa region.
The main objective of the Centre is to provide a platform for education, training and interdisciplinary research on opportunities for climate change bio-adaptation in Eastern Africa.
A world-class Centre of excellence in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary climate-related research for the Eastern Africa region.
To advance sustainable and inclusive development and resilience in Eastern Africa Region and beyond through cutting-edge research, education, advocacy, and community engagement aimed at understanding, adapting to, and mitigating impacts of climate change.
The Centre for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCCAM) at the University of Embu Centre in an inter-faculty initiative Read More
1. Environment day
Date: 20th June 2024
Time: 9:00am
More events will be uploaded here from time to time.
Our Strategic Objectives
1
Innovate
To co-develop and promote technologies and innovations that support climate change adaptation and mitigation, embraces equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
2
Support
To support development of policies, legislations, strategies and plans on climate change adaptation and mitigation through participatory approaches.
3
Enhance
To enhance adaptive capacity of vulnerable communities (these will include both hardware and software capacities)
4
Cultivate
To establish/strengthen a learning alliance or community of practice on climate change adaptation and mitigation – this will also be a platform for information sharing on weather-based advisories.
5
Catalyze
To stimulate the emergence of transformative leadership in climate change ecosystem through targeted mentorships and empowerment.