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  1. The Center of Excellence on Climate Change Research for Plant Protection (CoE-CCRPP) is a joint initiative of Department of Science and Technology (DST) and ICRISAT. Its focus is to develop a framework and create facilities for climate change adaptation strategies for Pests and Diseases (P&D). Center of Excellence on Climate Change Research for Plant Protection DST-ICRISAT Developing Modern Crop Protection Tools to Make Agriculture More Sustainable and Climate Resilient ▪▪ Provide strategic knowledge on pest risks, vulnerability and prioritizations ▪▪ Real-time tracking, vigilance and preparedness for pest attacks ▪▪ Target population environments (TPEs) to strengthen breeding strategies ▪▪ Region-specific integrated pest/disease management packages ▪▪ Enhance decision support systems (DSSs) for plant protection ▪▪ Training and education on climate change transformative adaptations ▪▪ Legitimacy and scaled actions in impact assessments, monitoring and evaluations Key Objectives of CoE-CCRPP The CoE-CCRPP’s emphasis is on development of appropriate P&D management strategies for climate change adaptation through collaboration. The center’s focus is on potential pest risk distribution and forecasting; short and medium-term climate- resilient pest management practices; as well as capacity building of stakeholders on climate resilient agriculture; in order to address food security and support the National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC). To identify risk areas for mapping the spatial and temporal distribution of diseases and insect-pests under a changing climate scenario To study host-insect- pests/pathogens interactions in relation with simulated climate variables to develop adaptation strategies and minimize crop losses To develop weather- based plant protection advisory tools for the timely management of diseases and insect-pests Capacity building of various stakeholders on suitable plant protection and adaptation strategies for climate- resilient agriculture Upshots July 2019 A Consortium Approach The increasing impact of climate change on agriculture entails a consensus approach in an inclusive manner with key audiences (adaptation funding entities, planners, policymakers and practitioners) at global, national and regional levels (NARS, ARIs and CGIAR). Phytophthora cajani matured sporangia. Fall armyworm on sorghum. About ICRISAT: www.icrisat.org ICRISAT’s scientific information: http://EXPLOREit.icrisat.org
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