Climate training programme launched
HYDERABAD: In a major step toward climate-resilient agriculture, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, has launched a comprehensive training program for agricultural experts from SAU and other provincial and federal agricultural research institutions.
The initiative aims to equip professionals with the skills to utilize climate data and modern technology in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
As part of the program, Dr. Michiaki Sugita, Meritorious Professor at the University of Tsukuba, Japan, and an Evapotranspiration (ET) expert with FAO, visited SAU.
During his visit, Dr. Sugita inspected the advanced Flux Tower installed at the university's Latif Experimental Farm. The tower captures detailed atmospheric and environmental data, playing a critical role in supporting climate-Resilient agricultural research.
Dr. Michiaki Sugita was briefed on the tower's data acquisition capabilities, storage systems, and ongoing applications in research. He also met with SAU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal to discuss the importance of utilizing real-time environmental data for academic research, student training, and knowledge transfer to farmers.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal noted that Sindh is among the regions' most vulnerable to climate change globally, stressing the urgency of adopting science-based agricultural strategies.
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