African Climate & Development Initiative hosted an event featuring director Gina Ziervogel and Southern Hemisphere discussing implementation gaps between top-down adaptation strategies and climate-vulnerable communities
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Signal category
Presence & Recognition
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“Join ACDI director Gina Ziervogel for an exciting conversation with Southern Hemisphere”
— African Climate & Development Initiative team
Company
African Climate & Development Initiative
A university-wide initiative at UCT that supports collaborative research & training in climate change & development.
- Industry
- Research Services
- Location
- Cape Town, ZA
- Company size
- 32 employees
The African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) is a leading institute based at the University of Cape Town, dedicated to addressing the complex challenges of climate change and sustainable development from an African perspective. Established in 2011, ACDI serves as a platform for collaborative research, education, and action, bringing together expertise from across disciplines to develop innovative solutions for climate resilience and low-carbon development. With a mission to support Africa’s transition to equitable, sustainable development, ACDI focuses on three key areas: climate risk diagnosis, solutions pathways, and governing climate action. As a Centre of Excellence in Climate and Development under the African Research Universities Alliance, ACDI plays a pivotal role in advancing climate knowledge and action across the continent and beyond.
Founded 2011