Climate Focused Agricultural Vocational Education

<< Background >>Climate change is one of the most important issues facing the world. The risk of climate change is now at an irreversible point. After this stage, it is important to reduce, mitigate and adapt its effects. On February 24, 2021, the European Commission adopted the new EU strategy for climate change adaptation. This strategy explains how the European Union can prepare for the unavoidable effects of climate change and become climate resilient by 2050. Agriculture is one of the most vulnerable sectors to climate change. It is estimated that climate change will result in a reduction of around 16% in EU agricultural production by 2050. Agricultural production can be maintained in a planned, conscious, and efficient manner under climate change conditions. Agricultural professionals are critical to the long-term viability of agriculture in the face of climate change. Training agricultural professionals who will advise and train producers, can be the start of a rapid adaptation process. As a result, the project's goal is to train trainers. Agricultural vocational education needs to be modernised to meet the needs to be able to train individuals for agricultural production under climate change conditions. This is the focus of the project.<< Objectives >>Achieving the following goals is aimed with the project's implementation: Development of agricultural vocational training capacities of partner institutions through the project. Providing training modules focused on climate change in agricultural vocational education. Ensuring that students who have graduated from partner institutions and agricultural professionals who have received training are better prepared to work in climate-change-affected agriculture. Extending the positive impact area by ensuring that people who benefit from online education are better prepared for agriculture in the face of climate change. Ensuring that farmers are better prepared for climate change conditions through training of trainers. Training the equipped workforce needed by the agricultural sector to cope with climate change. Contribute to the adaptation of the agricultural sector and the solution of problems related to the food supply for disadvantaged individuals living in rural areas. Contribute to the adaptation of the agricultural sector and the solution of problems related to the food supply.<< Implementation >>Surveys conducted to assess countries' understanding of agricultural production and the risks associated with climate change conditions. The survey results are analysed, and key findings were incorporated into the training modules. Partner institutions organised training for target groups using modules. Some of the partner institutions' training were supplemented by thematic practical training held in the facilities of the partner institutions. Pilot training was organised by partners, and online use of training modules was encouraged. The project partners received and evaluated feedback as a result of the training held. In response to this feedback, training modules were updated. For dissemination, opening and closing events have been organised with a large audience. Six multiplier events were held to disseminate and promote the project's outcomes. At all events, a brochure describing the project results presentation and the use of the online training platform is prepared and distributed. Promotion and dissemination of the project was done by project partners participating in activities that can reach the target audience, such as exhibitions, fairs, and conferences. Other vocational education institutions are informed about the project. Promotional materials created and distributed in accordance with project visibility rules. Work has been done to share training modules online so that they can be used on more platforms.<< Results >>The following are the results of the project that are being prepared within the project's scope: PR-1 CLIAVE Learning Management System (C-LMS). PR-2 Climate Resilient Cropping Systems Learning Module. PR-3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Land and Fertilizer Use and Protection Measures Against Climate Change Learning Module. PR- 4 Use of New technologies in Irrigation for Sustainable Production and Protection of Water Resources Under Climate Change Conditions Learning Module. PR-5 Integrated Pest Management Recommendations to Cope Climate Change Challenges Learning Module. PR-6 Livestock Under Climate Change Conditions: Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation Learning Module. PR-7 Energy Efficiency Improvements and Renewable Energy Supply into The Agricultural Sector Learning Module. PR-8 Green Toolbox. The project produced the following outcomes: Assisting in the modernization of agricultural vocational education. Expanding the vocational training capacities of partner institutions. Producing better-equipped graduates, assisting in the professional development of agricultural professionals. Providing the agricultural sector with a qualified labour force that it requires. Contributing to the agricultural sector's adaptation to climate change. Contributing to the long-term sustainability of efficient agricultural production and food supply under climate change conditions. Assist people living in rural areas in maintaining their standard of living in the face of climate change. Raising awareness of climate change's consequences.