Cultivating the future: training change agents for sustainable and climate-resilient food systems in Africa

Canadian Post-Secondary Institution(s)Université Laval
International Partner Institution(s)Université de Kinshasa (République démocratique du Congo)Université de Ségou (Mali)Université Norbert ZongoUniversité Polytechnique de San Pedro (USP)
Partner Country(ies)Burkina FasoDemocratic Republic of the CongoIvory CoastMali
Level(s) of StudyMastersSpecialized Post-Graduate Diplomas
Field(s) of StudyClimate Change
Key Thematic Area(s)Climate ActionGovernance and AdministrationGreen and Blue EconomySTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

This project responds to the urgent need for qualified professionals to combat climate change, promote resilient agriculture, and ensure access to nutritious food while respecting human rights.

It aims to train eight people from partner higher education institutions in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo through three specialized graduate programs. It includes an innovative complementary training component focused on cross-cutting skills, including digital literacy, local entrepreneurship and community leadership.

Practical intervention projects, planned with local organizations and co-supervised by partner institutions, will enhance participants’ employability and professional integration in their countries of origin. By promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, this initiative creates a network of individuals and institutions across Africa with shared experiences and a commitment to sustainable development beyond their stay at Université Laval.

Number of scholarship positions:

8

Length of Stay in Canada:

Specialized post-graduate diplomas: 12 months
Masters': 18 months

Selection process:

Internal recruitment only

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