lndo-German Global Academy for Agroecology Research and Learning (IGGAARL)
The Indo-German Global Academy for Agroecology Research and Learning (IGGAARL) project aims to deliver convincing research results that further agro-ecological farming in Andhra Pradesh and beyond. Another goal is to improve rural livelihoods in terms of income, food, nutrition, and health security, while enhancing ecosystem services. This contributes to the sustainable management of natural resources, minimising the risks of climate change and increasing productivity, income, and employment in rural areas.
The academies will be established at an existing research campus in Pulivendula in the YSR district of Andhra Pradesh (AP). The academy reaches out to all districts of AP to train Farmer Scientists, who will learn and conduct field research in their own fields. The Academy will finance institutes of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Universities, and other agencies, such as Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK), to conduct farmer-oriented agro-ecological research.
Disciplines
- Agriculture and Irrigation
- Sustainable Natural Resources Management
Companies
Dorsch Impact GmbH
Client
Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS), financed by KfW
Duration
From 2023 to 2026
Location
Andhra Pradesh, India
Project Activities
Support for the development of IGGAARL research orientation
Prioritisation of research topics and research planning.
Identification of research partners, networks, and modes of cooperation.
Developing of IGGAARL strategy for external fundraising.
Communication with the beneficiaries and dissemination of research results.
Support for the establishment of the IGGAARL
Infrastructure buildings, furnishing, laboratories, IT and information repository.
Procurement for goods and services.
Institutional, organisational set-up and staffing.
Support for project management
Disposition fund management according to KfW guidelines.
Administer study and expert fund.
Set up and implementation of a monitoring system.
Compliance with Environmental, Social and Health and Safety (ESHS).
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to making a positive impact and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project contributes to the following SDGs:
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