African Agriculture Adaptation Atlas Project Launched at RCMRD to Tackle Climate Change in Kenya
In picture, key stakeholders and officials from the Gates Foundation , sustainable Agriculture Foundation , the president's Economic Transformation Secretariat (PETS) and the county directors of Agriculture, during the Sustainable Agriculture Foundation Project African Agriculture adaptation Atlas country use cases Workshop.
By Aoma Keziah,
In a bold step towards combating climate change and promoting sustainable agricultural practices, the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), in partnership with the Sustainable Agriculture Foundation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, and with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, launched the African Agriculture Adaptation Atlas (AAAA) Country Use Cases Project.
The event, held at the RCMRD Complex in Nairobi, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including officials from the Gates Foundation, the Sustainable Agriculture Foundation, the President’s Economic Transformation Secretariat (PETS), as well as County Executive Committee Members (CECM) in Agriculture and County Directors of Agriculture from 37 counties across Kenya. The one-day workshop marked a significant milestone in Kenya’s journey towards climate-smart agriculture and inclusive growth, aligning with the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
The primary objective of the workshop was to officially kick off the AAAA project, which will empower county governments with geospatial data and tools to understand and mitigate the impacts of climate change on agriculture. By focusing on climate risks, vulnerabilities, and adaptation strategies within agricultural value chains, the project aims to enhance local resilience and sustainability, particularly in small-scale farming, which is at the core of Kenya’s agricultural economy.
The AAAA project being a critical part of Kenya’s broader efforts to address the impact of climate change on agriculture, the initiative aligns closely with BETA’s goal of fostering grassroots economic empowerment by supporting sustainable agricultural practices, value-chain development, and marginalized communities. It also underscores the importance of climate-smart solutions, such as crop diversification, improved water management, and livestock resilience, to help Kenya adapt to a changing climate.
During the workshop, officials and experts reviewed key issues related to the selection of agricultural value chains in Kenya, discussing how geospatial data and evidence-based insights could inform decisions about climate adaptation strategies at the county level. The workshop served as an important platform for counties to collaborate, share experiences, and plan for the integration of the AAAA data into local agricultural policies and practices.
The African Agriculture Adaptation Atlas, which integrates cutting-edge geospatial data, is designed to provide stakeholders with data-driven insights into how agriculture can be made more resilient to climate impacts. With a particular focus on improving food security, the Atlas encourages the adoption of climate-smart practices and highlights opportunities to engage women more actively in agriculture. By addressing the specific challenges women face in the sector, the project aims to ensure equitable growth and inclusion in climate-smart agriculture.
As the project moves forward, RCMRD, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and other stakeholders, will continue to provide the necessary tools and support for counties to adapt to climate change and strengthen Kenya’s agricultural sector. The AAAA project is a pivotal part of the country’s efforts to create a climate-resilient, sustainable agricultural landscape that supports inclusive growth and poverty reduction across the nation.
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