Vision
- To be a regional leader in advancing knowledge, innovation, and action for a sustainable and climate-resilient future through quality education and evidence based research.
Mission
- To produce technically proficient graduates and conducting need-based inter-disciplinary research on climate change impacts, mitigation, and adaptation strategies in agriculture sector.
- To foster sustainable development in the region through climate literacy, innovation, and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and food security.
Core Values
- Academic excellence
- Community orientation
- Inclusivity and diversity
- Engagement
- Resourcing
- Leadership and due diligence
- Transparency
- Impact assessment
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Accountability
Goals
- Offer academic programs (BSc, MSc, PhD) and short courses on climate science, adaptation, mitigation, and policy.
- Conducting cutting-edge interdisciplinary research on climate change science, its impacts, and solutions—particularly in agriculture, forestry, water resources, and rural livelihoods.
- Collaborate with governments and institutions to design evidence-based strategies for climate action in agriculture.
- Work directly with farming communities to promote climate-smart agriculture.
- Monitor and analyze climate data to understand trends and predict future scenarios.
- Develop climate-resilient technologies, crops, and practices to support sustainable agriculture.
- Build partnerships with international organizations, research institutes, NGOs, and the private sector to enhance research and impact