The ARUA Centre of Excellence in Climate & Development (ARUA-CD) is a pan-African partnership driving high-quality research, postgraduate training, and policy engagement to advance sustainable development in the context of climate change.
Through a strong regional alliance of three leading institutions, ARUA-CD strengthens the continent’s ability to understand, adapt to, and shape responses to climate challenges. Our work spans diverse African contexts and contributes to global knowledge on climate-resilient development.
Our Focus
- Research: Advancing context-specific climate knowledge through interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research.
- Training: Developing the next generation of African climate and development scholars through postgraduate education and mentorship.
- Influencing: Engaging with policymakers, communities, and practitioners to inform evidence-based, inclusive decision-making.
News and Updates
ARUA-CD event examines the role of AI in advancing climate research in Africa
Early career researchers gather at the Makerere University for a focused discussion on opportunities and constraints surrounding the role of AI in advancing climate research in Africa
Read more
South Africa’s G20 presidency is over – what did it achieve for climate and clean energy in Africa?
Britta Rennkamp examines South Africa's G20 presidency and the progress towards sustainable energy in Africa.
Read more
ARUA-CD Welcomes Visiting Fellows Through New Early-Career Research Fellowship Programme
The ARUA-CD has welcomed two new visiting fellows, Alphonce Mollo and Dr Akwasi Adu-Poku, under ARUA’s Early-Career Research Fellowship programme, supported by the Mastercard Foundation and Carnegie Corporation
Read more
Our Regional Network
ARUA-CD brings together three core regional partners:
- The African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) at the University of Cape Town – Southern Africa
- The Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS) at the University of Ghana – West Africa
- The Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation (ICCA) at the University of Nairobi – East Africa
Together, these centres lead collaborative, interdisciplinary initiatives that respond to pressing environmental and development priorities across the continent.
