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Research Module 10: Agro-Biodiversity Management and Breeding Strategies – Prof. Benjamin O. Akinyele
As part of the WASCAL CC & AGRIC Doctoral Programme, Prof. Benjamin O. Akinyele from the Federal University of Technology Akure (Nigeria) delivered Module 10: “Agro-Biodiversity Management and Breeding Strategies”, held from 5–10 January 2026 in Katibougou.
Research Module 9: Research Methods, Participatory Action Research and Field Techniques – Prof. Chukudi Goddey Michael
The ninth module of the WASCAL Mali Doctoral Programme in Agriculture and Climate Change was held from December 15th to 20th, 2025. Delivered by Prof. Chukudi Goddey Michael, the module marked the conclusion of the programme’s teaching activities for the 2025 academic year.
Research Module 8: Application of Simulation Models to Assess Climate Impacts on Production Systems – Prof. Dilys Sefakor MacCarthy
The CC & AGRIC Doctoral Programme delivered the module “Application of Simulation Models to Assess Climate Impacts on Production Systems,” taught from December 1st to 12th, 2025 by Prof. Dilys Sefakor MacCarthy from the University of Ghana. The course strengthened doctoral students’ skills in agricultural systems modelling and climate-impact assessment.
Research Module 7: Scientific Writing & Presentation Skills – Prof. Michael O. Adu
As part of the CC & AGRIC Doctoral Programme, Prof. Michael O. Adu (University of Cape Coast, Ghana) delivered Module 7: Scientific Writing & Presentation Skills. Held from November 24th – 28th, 2025, the module strengthened doctoral students’ abilities in scientific writing and academic communication.
Research Modules 5 and 6: GIS, Remote Sensing, Geostatistics & Biostatistics – Dr. Vincent Nduka OJEH
As part of the Climate Change & Agriculture Doctoral Programme, Dr. Vincent Nduka OJEH (Taraba State University, Nigeria) delivered Modules 5 and 6 focusing on GIS/Remote Sensing & Geostatistics, followed by Biostatistics for climate–agriculture applications. The sessions combined theoretical foundations, practical analyses, and interactive discussions.
Ceremonies Two PhD Candidates from the 4th Batch Successfully Defend Their Theses within the Climate Change & Agriculture Doctoral Programme
Two PhD candidates from the 4th batch of the Climate Change and Agriculture Doctoral Programme successfully defended their theses this morning at the IPR/IFRA annex in Bamako, completing the last defenses of their cohort.
Research Module 4: Statistics and Modeling Tools – Introduction to Crop Modelling Tools (Ecocrop Model) – Dr. Imoleayo Izekiel Gbode
From November 4th to 8th, 2025, Dr. Imoleayo Izekiel Gbode (Nigeria) delivered Module 4 on statistics and modeling tools, focusing on the Ecocrop crop modelling framework.
Research Modules 2 and 3: Communication & Pest and Disease Management – Prof. Amoro Coulibaly
From October 20th to November 1st, 2025, Professor Amoro Coulibaly (IPR-IFRA) delivered two consecutive modules for the Climate Change & Agric Doctoral Programme.
Research Start of Courses – Batch 6 First Module: Introduction to Climate Systems and Climate Change
Launch of the 6th WASCAL cohort courses at IPR/IFRA from October 13 to 17, 2025. First module: Introduction to climate systems and climate change, led by Professor Souleymane Sanogo
Ceremonies Welcome meeting for the 6th cohort of PhD students at IPR/IFRA
The Director General of IPR/IFRA and the Secretary-General welcomed the 6th cohort of PhD students, together with the Director of DSP CC & AGRIC and his assistant. A courtesy and orientation meeting concluded with a group photo.
Governance Handover at the helm of the Doctoral Study Programme on Climate Change and Agriculture (DSP CC & Agric) – Prof. Yacouba Diallo hands over to Dr Amadou Coulibaly (23 June 2025)
On 23 June 2025, the DSP CC & Agric held its official handover ceremony: Prof. Yacouba Diallo transferred leadership of the programme to Dr Amadou Coulibaly.
Ceremonies Graduation ceremony of PhD candidates – 4th cohort of the Doctoral Study Programme on Climate Change and Agriculture (DSP CC & Agric) (1 July 2025)
On 1 July 2025, the DSP CC & Agric held the graduation ceremony for its fourth PhD cohort in “Climate Change & Agriculture”, marking the culmination of several years of applied research.