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ACDI researchers to showcase actionable climate research at Adaptation Futures 2025

Researchers from the African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) will participate in Adaptation Futures 2025, one of the leading international conferences on climate adaptation.

UCT climate scientist on 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders list

Dr Romaric C Odoulami, a researcher with the African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) at the University of Cape Town (UCT), has been named among the 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders.

Workshop lays groundwork for new Climate Action Innovation Lab

ACDI convened a collaborative workshop to explore the development of a proposed Climate Action Innovation Lab (CAILab). The session, brought together a diverse group from Cape Town’s climate ecosystem to shape this emerging concept.

Nick Simpson participates in IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities Lead Author meeting

Dr Nicholas Simpson, co-Director of the Climate Risk Lab, played a key role in the Second Lead Author Meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Climate Change and Cities

African citizens expect governments to lead on climate action, study finds

Climate Risk Lab researchers contribute to continent-wide analysis of public perceptions of climate responsibility

Climate x Sport: Building resilience through play

In June 2025, Cape Town played host to a unique international gathering that brought together two seemingly distinct worlds: climate science and sport, convened by the Climate Risk Lab.

ACDI researcher joins UNFCCC Global Goal on Adaptation talks in Bonn

Climate Risk Lab researcher Luckson Zvobgo participated in the recent Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) discussions at the June Climate Meetings (SB 62nd Session) in Bonn.

UCT highlights rights and climate justice globally

ACDI participates in the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit on 5 June. This global 24-hour event brought together institutions from across the world to address the intersection of climate change and human rights.

ACDI launches new strategy for impact

ACDI launches new strategy for impact, advancing climate change and development research through African-led research, capacity development and collaboration

UCT project addresses heat risks in vulnerable communities

ACDI-based research project, Heat Adaptation Benefits for Vulnerable groups In Africa (HABVIA), recently participated in the HeatNexus convening, highlighting its work on heat adaptation in vulnerable communitie

Precious Chidanyika, Nadine Nyamangirazi, and Danjelle Midgley at the 2024 SDG Summer School in Geneva.

UCT students excel at SDG Summer School and Olympiad

Three University of Cape Town (UCT) students, supported by the ALBATROSS Project, have made a significant impact at the 2024 SDG Summer School in Geneva and the subsequent SDG Olympiad in Paris.

BLOG: Bridging the Gap Between Climate Risk Recognition and Action in South Africa’s Agro-Food Sector

Koaile Monaheng, ACDI Master student, highlights his research into the gap between climate risk recognition and action in South Africa’s Agro-Food Sector.

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