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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

Reflections on COP29: Insights on Just Transition and Public Perception of Climate Policies

Following the conclusion of COP29 in Baku, Catherine Dunn, a student supported by the African Research Universities Alliance Centre of Excellence in Climate and Development (ARUA-CD), shared her experiences from the global climate summit.

Reflecting on the Africa–Europe Clusters of Research Excellence Conference

More than 200 leading researchers from Africa and Europe gathered in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from 29 September to 2 October 2024, for the inaugural Africa–Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE) Conference.

Doing equity justice in social-ecological systems research

Blog post reflecting on PECS-III session S3: Embedding equity and justice in social-ecological systems: case studies from the Global South and North

ARUA-CD hosts side event at the South African Science Forum

ARUA CD organised a panel discussion and a side event at the South African Science Forum held in Tshwane, on the 5-8th of December 2023.

Transformative Climate Action Takes Centre Stage at ARUA NISANSA Conference in Cape Town

Cape Town recently hosted the ARUA NISANSA Conference from March 13 to 15 2024, providing a transdisciplinary forum to advance the understanding of pathways of change in social responses to climate change.

Taking stock of climate governance for implementing a just and resilient transition to net zero

COP28 wrapped up on the 13th of December 2023, after two weeks of multilateral negotiations on climate change taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

ARUA-CD researchers join ARUA Biennial International Conference

Researchers affiliated with ARUA-CD participated in the 4th ARUA Biennial International Conference held in Lagos, Nigeria, and hosted by the University of Lagos.

Developing a short course in landscape collaboration

ARUA-CD researchers co-develop a short course on landscape collaboration that helps address the gap in training when working towards climate-resilient landscapes.

TSITICA team host side event at Inequality, Work, and Nature Conference

The TSITICA project organised a side event at the 2023 Inequalities, Work and Nature Conference, discussing how social inequalities shape climate action and the implementation of the Paris Agreement in sub-Saharan Africa

Step into the Future: Unveiling the Transformative Insights from ARUA's Biennial Conference on Reimagining Higher Education in Africa

Blog post by Millicent Kwawu reflecting on the ARUA Biennial Conference

Inclusive Climate Action: ARUA-CD Leads Pivotal Discussions at the Africa Climate Week

ARUA-CD navigates through transforming social inequalities, inclusive and transparent climate action at Africa Climate Week, in collaboration with its partners.

ARUA-CD sponsors Mr. Sylvester Y. Agyei-Boachie to participate in the maiden Africa climate summit and week in Kenya

Mr Sylvester Yiadom Agyei-Boachie, an Environmental Science PhD candidate, delves deep into climate discussions, representing ARUA CD at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.

TSITICA project hosts ARUA Climate Change and Inequalities Symposium

The African Research University Alliance (ARUA) provides a platform for collaborative research and knowledge exchange in a pan-African research network.

ARUA-CD-sponsored students participate in transdisciplinary research for sustainability in Germany

ARUA-CD-sponsored PhD students have completed training on the application of transdisciplinary research in environment, biodiversity, livelihood, and climate change challenges at Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve in Germany.

ARUA-Climate and Development holds strategy meeting

ARUA-CD held a meeting from 28 February – 1 March 2023 in Nairobi to review its strategic plan in light of its experience in implementing the partnership since it was founded, and as a result of changes in fu

PhD students participate in the Transdisciplinary International Learning Laboratory in Germany

ARUA-CD supported two PhD students to learn transdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Schorfheide-Chorin, Germany.

ARUA-CD affiliated researcher attends 65th Session Of The African Studies Association Conference

Prof George Odera-Outa, an ARUA-CD affiliated researcher attended the 65th session of the African Studies Association (ASA) Conference held in the historic City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania state, USA, from November 15-21, 2022.

Meeting of ARUA Deputy Vice-Chancellors and Centre Directors

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Secretariat hosted a joint meeting of ARUA universities' Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Research) and Centres of Excellence Directors at the University of Ghana on 20-21 September 2022.

ARUA-CD researcher wins National Geographic Level II Research Grant

ARUA-CD researcher, Cornelius Okello, has been awarded the National Geographic Society Level II research grant.

Navigating a just transition to net zero emissions

ARUA-CD and TSITICA researcher, Dr Britta Rennkamp, discusses the complexities around South Africa’s path towards a just transition, addressing both the challenges and opportunities.