One Planet Fellowship Programme

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Objectives of the project

One Planet Fellowship Programme (OPFP) will enhance the capacity of high potential young scientists working on agriculture and climate change adaptation and mitigation in Africa by building their leadership, scientific research, networking and mentoring skills. It seeks to contribute towards building a robust pipeline of African science leaders in agriculture - climate interface as well as create a vibrant, highly connected, and intergenerational network of African and European scientists equipped to lead research focused on helping Africa’s smallholder farmers adapt to a changing climate.

Implementing organization

Agropolis Foundation and the African Women on Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Programme

Region

Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia

Funding and co-funding

European Union	€ 3,000,000
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation	US$ 7,500,000
BNP Paribas Foundation	US$ 7,500,000
IDRC - International Development Research Centre	Ca$ 1,200,000
Agropolis Foundation	€ 200,000