Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security University of Galway

Overview

‌The  Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security programme at University of Galway  is run with the Ryan Institute in partnership with national and international contributors, including the global network of One CGIAR agricultural research institutes.

Our classes are international and multidisciplinary. We accept students from any background who want to combine scientific, engineering, technical, social or policy skills. MScCCAFS students also complete a research project aimed towards a published outcome. Depending on circumstances, these projects may be completed within the University, of Galway, at students place of work, or through a research collaboration or placement.

Our graduates are equipped to address the deepening climate crisis and build mitigation, adaptation and resilience in the agriculture and food sector globally.The MScCCAFS won the Best New Postgraduate Award (HEA Awards, Ireland) for 2017 (more information here) and was shortlisted for the Best Science Award for 2019.  

Careers

As the climate change challenge for sustainable development on the planet intensifies, there is a need in all organisations for personnel skilled in both climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies/approaches for the development of greener economies, agrifood systems and low-environmental footprint supply chains. Achieving the Paris Climate Agreement will require transformation of food and agricultural systems worldwide while our farming and rural communities must be helped to adapt to climate change.

Graduates of the MScCCAFS are extremely well positioned for strategic “change agent” positions in research, policy, enterprise, business, administration and other activities across a wide range of public and private sector institutions internationally.