Do you have an interest in working on the intersection of climate change, conflicts, and socioeconomic challenges in the Sahel region? Join the ASCEND Postdoc Team! Find out more about the position, and how to apply, here 👉https://ascendclimate.org/postdoctoral-opportunities/

Join the Climate Risk Lab as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (based at ASCEND). Work at the intersection of 🌍 climate change adaptation, AI & global evidence synthesis. 📅 Apply by 30 Sept 2025 👉 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 👉 forms.gle/Ri2tLhRV2ySA...

An exciting event hosted by @acdi.bsky.social as past of the #RHRNClimate Summit

ASCEND 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. ascendclimate.org/news-and-act...

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. ascendclimate.org/green-resili...

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 👉 ascendclimate.org/climate-just...

ASCEND 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.

Last 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. ascendclimate.org/sustainable-...

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...

Don't miss this opportunity to join ASCEND! Submit your proposals for biodiversity and climate change synthesis research before 14 March.

The 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. Apply now: ascendclimate.org/synthesis-te...

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. Join our team as a PDRF - ascendclimate.org/postdoctoral...

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! 🔗 Apply now: ascendclimate.org/opportunities/

There'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!

Are you preparing a proposal for the 2024 Request for Synthesis Teams on Biodiversity & Climate Change? 🌍 Join our info webinar on 21 Jan at 1 PM GMT+2 to learn more about ASCEND’s aims and get your questions answered. Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4955ab...

Request for Proposals: Biodiversity & Climate Change🌍Calling researchers, policymakers & practitioners to submit proposals addressing global biodiversity-climate interactions. 📅 Deadline: 14 March 2025, 14:00 SAST 🔗 ascendclimate.org/opportunities/

Spotlight on the Green Resilience Africa team! Synthesising data to support forest restoration in Ethiopia, Togo & Madagascar 🌳 Their work will inform tailored solutions for ecosystems & vulnerable communities. Follow their research here - ascendclimate.org/green-resili...

ASCEND is hiring 5 Postdoctoral Research Fellows to join BAOBAB synthesis research teams! 🌱Roles span forest restoration, climate justice, coastal carbon storage, resilient food systems, and education. Career growth and collaboration await! 🔗 Apply now: ascendclimate.org/opportunities/

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...

ASCEND 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