The ACDI is a university-wide initiative at the University of Cape Town which supports collaborative research and training in climate change and development.
ACDI director Mark New wins Frontiers Planet Prize
The director of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), Mark New have recently been awarded the prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize.
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Reflections from Youth Focused Panel at COP 27
ACDI associate, Whitney Pailman, reflects on joining the ‘Investing in Youth for a Just Energy Transition’ panel at the SDG 7 Pavilion at COP 27 hosted by SEforAll, in Sharm el Sheikh.
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Bridging science and society – ACDI facilitates climate change collaborations across UCT
The University of Cape Town supports numerous academics and science experts who extensively contributed to the recent IPCC report. Collaboration and engagement ensure that this research is shared throughout the university community and beyond. Through
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Far-reaching sustainable campus project launched at UCT
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has initiated a R10 million five-year long, campus-wide project to support the environmental sustainability ambitions of its Vision 2030. The project will be supported by the vice-chancellor’s strategic fund
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