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HYDERABAD, Dec 09 (APP):Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam successfully hosted a four-day international capacity building training for government officials from the Sindh irrigation department, SIDA and the on-farm water management department. The program was conducted under the FAO-led project, “Transforming the Indus Basin with Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Water Management.”
According to the SAU spokesperson, the training aimed to enhance the capacity of officials to address the impacts of climate change on agriculture and water resources while equipping them with modern knowledge, technical skills and technologies to strengthen farmers’ resilience.
During the inaugural session, the organizer of the training Professor Dr Jam Ghulam Murtaza Sahito highlighted that climate change was affecting all sectors including agriculture and emphasized the need for officials and farmers to be well-informed.” This project provides practical tools, technical expertise and adaptive strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture and water management.” he added.
International FAO experts Mr Matthijs Bonte from the Netherlands and Mr Jiro Ariyama from Japan delivered online lectures, offering global perspectives on sustainable water management and climate-resilient agricultural practices. Experts from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad Dr Rana Ammar Aslam, Dr. Sikandar Ali and Muhammad Ali Hassan conducted sessions on risk assessment, groundwater vulnerability and adaptation strategies for climate change.
Participants engaged in practical exercises and discussions, focusing on risk-based groundwater vulnerability assessment in Sanghar and Umerkot districts, and exchanged ideas on developing locally relevant solutions. The four-day training will conclude on 11th December 2025, marking a significant step toward climate-smart agriculture and resilient water management in Sindh.