TerraTech Academy
Building Climate Resilience Through Knowledge and Innovation
Our Approaches
Terra Tech Academy takes a hybrid approach, offering both virtual and in-person learning. Our programs are strategically designed to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice:
Education and Training
Empowering young people, women, and Indigenous communities through peer-to-peer learning, hands-on experience, and idea-sharing to create practical climate solutions.
Entrepreneurship Incubation
Providing support for climate-tech innovators via mentorship, business development, and expert networks through our unique Climate Tech Hub.
Indigenous Knowledge Integration
Collaborating with local communities to incorporate traditional practices for climate resilience and adaptation, reinforcing time-tested methods.
Our Impact Areas
Climate Technology for Underserved Groups
Empowering young people, women, and Indigenous communities to lead climate adaptation efforts.
Market Integration for Climate Technologies
Helping organizations deploy and scale solutions tailored to local needs.
Climate Tech Talent Pipeline
Partnering with universities and TVETs to produce skilled professionals ready to innovate for a sustainable future.
Challenge:
Soy South Ward has been severely affected by landslides, threatening both the environment and the livelihoods of local communities.
Solution:
Based on youth-led community surveys, we implemented a comprehensive agroforestry program to address both environmental and economic challenges.
Implementation:
- Youth Training: We provided specialized training in agroforestry techniques to local youth.
- Resource Provision: Donated coffee seeds and 5,000 trees of various species.
- Nursery Establishment: Facilitated the creation of community-run tree nurseries.
- Ongoing Support: Continuing guidance for nursery management and future planting.
1. Community Engagement:
– Trained 15 youth from Soy South Ward in agroforestry techniques
– Engaged approximately 500 local farmers in the project
2. Environmental Impact:
– Distributed 5,000 trees of diverse species
– Established nurseries currently housing 10,000 coffee seedlings
– Planned planting of all seedlings in 2025, covering an estimated 6 hectares
3. Economic Potential:
– 500 farmers to benefit from coffee production
– Projected increase in farmer incomes by 20% within 7 years of first harvest
4. Disaster Mitigation:
– Expected reduction in landslide incidents by 40% within 3 years of planting
5. Long-term Sustainability:
– Creation of 2 self-sustaining community nurseries
– Establishment of a local agroforestry knowledge base for ongoing replication
This project demonstrates our commitment to community-driven, nature-based solutions that address both environmental challenges and economic needs, fostering long-term resilience in vulnerable communities.
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