Join the Climate Risk Lab as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (based at ASCEND). Work at the intersection of π climate change adaptation, AI & global evidence synthesis.
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The African Synthesis Centre for Climate Change, Environment and Development aims to accelerate discoveries for rapid, equitable & sustained action on climate change and development for vulnerable people and places through collaborative synthesis research.
Join the Climate Risk Lab as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (based at ASCEND). Work at the intersection of π climate change adaptation, AI & global evidence synthesis.
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Apply by 30 Sept 2025 π ascendclimate.org/postdoctoral...
Join us on 27 August for an ACDI seminar with Peter Willis and Gareth Morgan, co-authors of the new book Becoming Good at Crises: A Field Guide for Leaders. Register here π forms.gle/Ri2tLhRV2ySA...
05.08.2025 08:38 β π 0 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0An exciting event hosted by @acdi.bsky.social as past of the #RHRNClimate Summit
03.06.2025 07:33 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0ASCEND has successfully hosted the first three BAOBAB synthesis teams in Cape Town, marking the beginning of their collaborative efforts to tackle pressing climate change challenges.
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ASCEND is pleased to welcome Kossi Hounkpati as the Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) for the BAOBAB synthesis team, Green Resilience Africa: Innovative Approaches for Forest Landscape Restoration and Climate Adaptation in Africa.
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ASCEND welcomes Dr Christiaan van Schalkwyk as the Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the EIA4ClimateJustice synthesis team, co-led by Melanie Murcott and Ncedo Mngqibisa. His research bridges socio-economic and environmental rights in law to advance climate justice π ascendclimate.org/climate-just...
09.04.2025 07:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0ASCEND is grateful to SSN for hosting a productive working session this week. Collaborations like these are vital for strengthening the impact of the IPCC AR7 Working Group II contribution.
09.04.2025 07:46 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Last week, ASCEND hosted the BAOBAB synthesis team to map animal food systems in SA, Malawi & Zimbabwe. Livestock are vital for food security, nutrition & livelihoods - yet face growing #climaterisks. This work will identify strategies for #resilience.
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Earlier this month, ASCEND hosted our first BAOBAB synthesis team, led by Melanie Murcott & Ncedo Mngqibisa! Their project examines how EIAs address climate justice in rural Southern Africa (Lesotho, South Africa & Zimbabwe). Exciting work ahead! Learn more: ascendclimate.org/climate-just...
24.03.2025 09:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1Don't miss this opportunity to join ASCEND! Submit your proposals for biodiversity and climate change synthesis research before 14 March.
28.02.2025 10:19 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The Request for Proposals on Biodiversity & Climate Change closes in a month! Researchers, policymakers & practitioners - this is your chance to collaborate on solutions for a more sustainable future.
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How does climate change impact health in Africa? ACDI & ASCEND are advancing climate-health impact attribution through the AFRIVERSE project, developing models & communication strategies to link climate & health outcomes.
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ASCEND is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the BAOBAB team, investigating non-economic loss and damage from #climatechange in #Africa. Be part of a collaborative #research network with excellent career development opportunities! π Apply now: ascendclimate.org/opportunities/
27.01.2025 08:08 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0There's still time to apply for one of our Postdoctoral Research Fellows as a part of the newly established BAOBAB synthesis research teams. Deadline is 19 January. Apply today!
14.01.2025 11:33 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Are you preparing a proposal for the 2024 Request for Synthesis Teams on Biodiversity & Climate Change? π Join our info webinar on 21 Jan at 1 PM GMT+2 to learn more about ASCENDβs aims and get your questions answered. Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4955ab...
13.01.2025 08:56 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Hi Katherine, ASCEND would love to be part of your Climate Science & Research Orgs starter pack!
11.12.2024 09:55 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Request for Proposals: Biodiversity & Climate ChangeπCalling researchers, policymakers & practitioners to submit proposals addressing global biodiversity-climate interactions.
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Spotlight on the Green Resilience Africa team! Synthesising data to support forest restoration in Ethiopia, Togo & Madagascar π³ Their work will inform tailored solutions for ecosystems & vulnerable communities. Follow their research here - ascendclimate.org/green-resili...
10.12.2024 10:17 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0ASCEND is hiring 5 Postdoctoral Research Fellows to join BAOBAB synthesis research teams! π±Roles span forest restoration, climate justice, coastal carbon storage, resilient food systems, and education. Career growth and collaboration await!
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ASCEND welcomes its first cohort of transdisciplinary teams to begin synthesis research in 2025. These teams will integrate diverse data and knowledge to accelerate solutions-oriented research and enhance action on climate change. Find out more - ascendclimate.org/synthesis-te...
06.12.2024 13:19 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0ASCEND accelerates equitable climate action and sustainable development research through collaboration and synthesis. As a synthesis centre, we strengthen research, foster scientific discoveries, and promote equity by integrating diverse data and knowledge. #ClimateAction #ASCEND
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