Climate services can play a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability of #naturebasedsolutions amid #climatechange . Great to be part of African Climate & Development Initiative's research on the @Albatros_eu project. Watch our introductory video to learn more.

Happy #EarthDay ! Today, let's reflect on our planet's beauty and the importance of preserving it for future generations. Let's commit to small actions that collectively make a big difference in conserving biodiversity, protecting ecosystems, and combating climate change🌍

ACDI is committed to research that aims to catalyse and support the transition towards an equitable, climate-resilient Africa, aligning with the UCT Vision 2023 goals!

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🌍 Opportunity Alert! Join ACDI as a Postdoctoral Fellow! Work on the ALBATROS_EU project funded by the EU, focusing on #naturebasedsolutions for #African climate #adaptation .

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Only a few more days left to apply for an opportunity at the Climate Risk Lab working the intersection between climate change and health. See below for details on how to apply!

📢 Opportunity Alert: The Climate Risk Lab at ACDI is seeking applicants for a Senior Research Officer in Climate Change and Health🌍

Application deadline: 07 April 2024

Click here to find out more about the position and details on how to apply: jobs.uct.ac.za/job/Cape-Town-…

ACDI has been proud to host 2 teams who have been participating in an interactive workshop focused on #DesignThinking for innovating around climate adaptation. The teams have been working through their challenges around adapting to climate change on the ground 🌍💡

#ARUANISANSAconference2024 delegates have gathered on UCT campus to join the Khusela Ikamva Sustainable Campus Initiative Tour. This tour provides insight into the realities of #sustainability transitions at higher education institutes in Africa.

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Climate adaptation requires innovation- ⁦African Climate & Development Initiative⁩ happy to be hosting 2 teams at ⁦d-school⁩ to work through challenges around Just transition and small scale urban growers ⁦Bertha Centre⁩ ⁦Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA)⁩ ⁦⁦PlanAdapt⁩

Research led by Nicholas Simpson, along with a team at UCT’s African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), emphasises the urgent need for a comprehensive study on how climate change impacts mobility. Read more: qr.link/p7ZDLy

Can #naturebasedsolutions be successfully implemented and positively change pathways of sustainable development in the #globalsouth ? 🌍 Join Maaike Bader, Anulisa Adhiambo, Mark New, Bessy Kathimbi and Karen Esler in the discussion!

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ACDI researcher Britta Rennkamp joins discussion on climate governance and pathways of change at #ARUANISANSAconference2024 day 2!

Day two has begun at the #ARUANISANSAconference2024 ! 🌟 Dive into another day of enriching discussions and presentations focusing on pathways of change and innovation in climate action 🌍

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ACDI associate Megan Cole talks to the socio-economic implications of coal mine closures in South Africa at the #ARUANISANSAconference2024

The #ARUANISANSAconference2024 water panel zeroes in on water governance—an essential aspect of adapting to the shifting availability and security of water. Effective governance is the cornerstone of sustainable water management. #WaterGovernance #ClimateAdaptation

As Africa's working age population and income levels rise, it's crucial to consider the implications on water, food, energy & carbon emissions. Understanding Africa's trajectory is key for sustainable solutions 🌍 Key insights from presenter David Lam #ARUANISANSAconference

ACDI postdoc Luckson Zvobgo contributes to a new synthesis report on the impacts of climate change in South Africa.

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Excited to have ACDI director Gina Ziervogel speaking at the opening of the #ARUANISANSAconference2024 sharing how ACDI research prioritises pathways of change and innovation in addressing climate challenges.

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The #ARUANISANSAconference2024 begins today. Highlighting the pathways of change in the social responses to climate change in unequal societies.

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