Climate Risk Management in Agricultural Extension (CRMAE) Reference Guide

Abstract

The Climate Risk Management in Agricultural Extension (CRMAE) Reference Guide is an accompaniment to the abridged CRMAE Handbook. Both the Reference Guide and Handbook are training and reference materials intended to be used during implementation of the Climate Risk Management in Agricultural Extension course in Ethiopia. The Reference Guide was designed for Ethiopia’s subject matter specialists (SMS) and extension staff, including development agents (DAs). It may also be used by other actors, such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or community-based organizations (CBOs), who work closely with farmers and those who support them. It aims to provide foundational knowledge on climate and agricultural decision making and practical tools to analyze climate-related risks, use appropriate weather and climate information to support agricultural decisions, communicate complex climate information effectively with farmers, and integrate climate services into agricultural extension activities. Keywords: Ethiopia; agriculture; climate change; climate variability; food security; education; extension approaches; capacity development; climate-smart agriculture; climatology; monitoring systems; forecasting; participatory approaches; Goal 2 Zero Hunge