Bachelor of Science in Dryland Sustainability Science and Technology

Drylands cover about 40% of the earth’s land surface and make a substantial contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of most developing countries of the world. According to UNDP’s Human Development Index, over 50% of the most disadvantaged countries are in dryland Africa. In Kenya, drylands constitute over eighty-nine (89%) of the country’s land surface area and are home to approximately 35% of the human population, seventy percent (70%) of the national livestock herd, and most of the wildlife and biodiversity.   

AGRICULTURE 4 THE FUTURE- LIVESTOCK ROLE

Livestock production is a key component of the global food system. Livestock sectors all over the world provide food and generate income for millions of farmers and actors within the value chain. However, the growing demand for resource intensive animal products, and the industrialization of production has resulted in a wide range of environmental, social, and ethical concerns.

PANEL DISCUSSION ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION-IVC2023

The International Virtual Course 2023 (IVC 2023): “Tackling Climate Change through Global Learning” focuses on cross-disciplinary understanding of the trends and impacts of climate change on agrofood systems across the world, and co-developing innovative solutions for climate related challenges. The on-going course brings together academic staff and postgraduate students from Switzerland, Kenya, India & Brazil, with emphasis on collaboration across cultural borders via virtual channels.