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The Centre for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCCAM) is an initiative of faculty members at the University of Embu (UoEm) aimed at conducting and supporting collaborative interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary climate-related research, advocacy, and training in the Eastern Africa region. The mission of the Centre is to build human capacity that can support communities which are most vulnerable to climate change so as to build resilience and enhance their adaptability. To achieve its aim and maintain a focus on this mission, the Centre leverages on four key thematic areas. These are: Training; Research and Innovation; Technology development and transfer; Advocacy and Policy. Besides, the Centre also develops agro-advisories to enable farmers make both tactical and strategic farming decisions; Supports national and county governments develop relevant legislation on climate change; Helps county governments identify and implement climate change projects and programmes; and Seeks global partnerships to enhance climate information for technology and innovation.
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.
A world-class Centre of excellence in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary climate-related research for the Eastern Africa region.
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. Specifically, the Centre has the following
objectives: (1) To develop and promote technologies and innovations that
support climate change bio-adaptation; (2) To enhance adaptive capacity of
vulnerable communities; (3) To support development of policies and legislations
on climate change bio-adaptation through participatory approaches; and (4) To
establish/strengthen a learning alliance or community of practice on climate
change adaptation. Besides, the Centre aims to develop agro-advisories to
enable farmers make both tactical and strategic farming decisions; Support
national and county governments develop relevant legislation on climate change;
Help county governments identify and implement climate change projects and
programmes; and Seek global partnerships to enhance climate information for
technology and innovation. The Centre is hosted at the University of Embu and
ran by a sub-committee of the senate and a coordinator appointed by the Vice
Chancellor. Academic are co-opted to the Centre as researchers and trainers,
but external researchers are also admitted as affiliate scientists. It is
financed through funds raised by Centre proponents, other staff and affiliates,
and through partnerships with other institutions globally. Other funds are
raised through consultancies and levies from specialized training. The Centre has
a secretariat inside the University that run its day-to-day activities, and
consists of a Coordinator, an Administrative assistant, several research
assistants and a Secretary.
Dr. Justin Nyaga
The Centre has the following strategic objectives:
Expertise:Climate change vulnerability and Bio-adaptation; Plant Eco-Physiology; Atmospheric Nutrient Deposition; Weather Systems; Precision Agriculture
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Expertise on application of sustainable soil, water and nutrient management practices
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Expertise on forest monitoring,governance on structure and regeneration
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The Coordinator
Centre for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation,
University of Embu
P.O Box 6 – 60100,
Embu.
ccam@embuni.ac.ke;
nyaga.justin@embuni.ac.ke
0703979731
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