IITA Researchers Complete Greenhouse Gas Measurement Training at ILRI
What happened
Researchers Deborah Ogundepo and Joseph Oyelude of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture trained at the International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi, Kenya, in July 2026. The training focused on strengthening expertise in greenhouse gas measurement. Participants gained hands-on experience in designing studies, operating gas chromatographs, and analyzing greenhouse gas data. This training was part of the Critical Capacity Strengthening Program under the CGIAR Climate Action Science Program.
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Why it matters
Reliable greenhouse gas data is essential for identifying agricultural practices that improve productivity while reducing environmental impacts. The training provides the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture with the tools to strengthen its greenhouse gas research and generate reliable, locally relevant climate evidence.
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Who's involved
- International Institute of Tropical AgricultureResearchers participated in the training to strengthen expertise in greenhouse gas measurement.
- International Livestock Research InstituteProvided the training and greenhouse gas measurement expertise to IITA researchers.
- NigeriaIITA operates within this state, partnering on seed production and providing agricultural advisories to farmers.
- CGIARThe training was conducted under the CGIAR Climate Action Science Program.
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The entities involved
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International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
nonprofit organization in Kampala, Uganda
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International Livestock Research Institute
an international agricultural research institute within the CGIAR – formerly the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research
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