Use of nosZ+ rhizobia to mitigate N 2 O emissions in Agricultural systems to promote food security (April

Simon Mburu, an assistant lecturer at the Department of Biological Sciences participated in a 5 months’ research exchange at the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) in France. The purpose of the research stay was to conduct research while receiving specialized training on the measurement, modelling, quantification and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural systems to promote food security. The program was part of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) flagship project “Reducing N 2 O Emissions and Improving Accounting” (https://globalresearchalliance.org/flagship-projects/n-fertilisers/).

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) pose significant challenges in Africa, impacting the continent’s environment, economic, and public health due to climate change. These challenges are particularly severe due to Africa’s vulnerability to climate change and limited resources for adaptation and mitigation. Addressing these challenges requires coordinated efforts from local to international levels. This research exchange fosters international and interdisciplinary collaboration that can lead to more holistic and effective solutions.

Through this program, Simon established valuable academic and professional linkages vital for developing innovative and effective GHG mitigation strategies at the University. The project was funded by GRA and the CGIAR Mitigate+, an initiative on research for low emission food systems.