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