Universities have been saddled with the responsibility of playing a vital role in tackling the effect of climate change, promotion of sustainability and provision of schemes for mitigation and adaptation methods in 2023. Climatologists have also tasked themselves with the goal of building climate and sustainability courses and curricula and development of plans for extreme climatic events. African universities are set to host and join in climate policy dialogue sessions which includes the 9th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development held from February 28 to March 2, 2023; South Africa’s 5th National Global Change Conference (GCC5), to take place from January 30 to February 2, 2023; and the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) to be held in November 2023.
An associate professor of climate science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana, Isaac Kow Tetteh, said that the scourge of global climate change drove the introduction of climate science, climate-related and transdisciplinary climate programs from undergraduate to PhD levels in the institution. The university has been successful in climate research in the continent and is therefore at the forefront of climate change projects in climate diagnostics and hydro-climatological modelling with focus in ecological restoration, cleaner energy production technologies and watershed management. The research activities would help achieve SDGs 13.
Egyptian university provides guidance to build a low-carbon economy.
A center for excellence in sustainability which serves the purpose of a launching ground for research activities related to climate change, sustainability and its impacts was established in 2022 in Ain Shams University, a climate research institution in Egypt. Professor Ali Hassan, faculty of graduate studies and environmental research at the university, asserted that the University had recently concluded its research for the next five years and would concern itself with provision of science-based guidance for Egypt to build a low-carbon economy.
Speaking in an interview with University World News, the professor noted that the university is launching a special diploma which would be presented to sustainability and environmental officers at the government level, academia and players in the industry. The diploma is aimed at helping sectors come to awareness of their carbon footprint and acquire critical skills and knowledge needed for calculation of sustainability reports. There would also be a launch of a masters degree program in conjunction with the Institute of Environmental Management Assessment (IEMA) to focus on carbon and environmental literacy and consultancy. The institution is responsible for scheming climate change impacts and vulnerability at national level.
South African uni. to raise awareness on changes caused by human activity.
Acting Director at the School of Climate Studies founded in 2021 at Stellenbosch University (SU) in South Africa, Professor Guy Midgley, affirmed the school’s commitment towards empowering existing networks and developing climate schemes. The institution, in cooperation with the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate, led a program on capacity building and policy development and was one of the 15 universities across the globe to partake in building a pilot science policy training course from 100 students. The university is likewise pursuing developments in understanding climate variability.
An earth scientist at Stellenbosch University, Professor Susanne Fietz, emphasized the significance of their research in understanding past and future climate changes and climate-mitigation strategies. The earth expert added that their research should create sensitization concerning current changes triggered by human activity in comparison with past natural trends. They would also ensure proper understanding of carbon sequestration strategies. One of the ongoing research initiatives is reconstruction of climate of the past and study of the role of biogeochemistry in climate changes.
Nigerian uni. pledges to contribute to national climate response strategy.
Additionally, a lecturer at the University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria, Eberechi Osuagwu, asserted that research projects at the college of Natural Resources and Environmental Management are concerned with policy development that revolves around climate change. There would be a large focus on contribution to the national climate response strategy in cooperation with global recommendations. These policies are focused on the reduction of the vulnerability of people and systems to the impacts of climate change and creation of mitigation strategies to suppress emissions through agriculture and transportation systems.
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African universities tackle climate change – Climate research and strategies to suppress impacts of climate change. – Express your point of view.
This climate issue is a pertinent issue in the landscape of Nigeria. In Africa, universities are already researching on it. I hope Nigeria universities also engage in research to check for the cause.
The institution is leading climate change programs in climate diagnostics thanks to its accomplishments in climate research across the continent.
As reported, i hope Nigeria universities engage in research and aimed at helping sectors come to awareness, acquire critical skills and knowledge needed for calculation of sustainability reports.
This climatic issue is an important issue that needs to be addressed in the landscape of Nigeria. Already, academic institutions in Africa are conducting study on this topic. I really hope that universities in Nigeria are also conducting studies to find out what’s going on.
Because of the institution’s extensive contributions and successes in climate research across the continent, it is at the forefront of climate change initiatives focusing on climate diagnostics.
The climate problem in Nigeria is a significant issue that requires attention. The university’s commitment is noteworthy given that combating the threat requires all hands on deck.
Nigeria’s landscape must be addressed with regard to this crucial climatic concern. Academic institutes in Africa are already researching this issue. I sincerely hope that universities in Nigeria are also carrying out studies to understand what’s wrong.
Nigeria’s climate crisis is a major issue that needs fixing. Considering the magnitude of the threat, the university’s dedication is admirable.
The burden of playing a crucial part in mitigating the effects of climate change has been placed squarely on the shoulders of educational institutions.
Climatologists have set for themselves the objective of developing climate and sustainability-related courses and curricula, in addition to making preparations for the most severe climate-related disasters.
Climate policy conversation meetings, such as the 9th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, will be hosted by African universities, and those universities will participate in those sessions.
Because of the university’s previous achievements in climatological research on the continent, it is currently at the forefront of climate change programs involving climate diagnostics.
These regulations aim to make communities and infrastructure less susceptible to climate change’s negative effects and foster mitigation techniques to curb emissions from sectors like farming and transportation.
The research ought to raise awareness about the changes that are occurring now as a result of human activities in comparison to natural patterns that occurred in the past.
Research at the university has just wrapped up for the next five years, and going forward, the focus will be on offering scientifically sound advice to help Egypt establish a low-carbon economy.
This is a step in the right direction if our universities can emulate their counterparts and help the nation tackle climate change.
Universities are engage in researching in the change of climate in find solution to climate change in other to have knowledge and way to treat it and to afford it also
African universities tackle climate change. It is very important and necessary for them to do more research on it.
Things are getting better. It is great African universities are now given the responsibility of tackling climatic change. It shows that Africans are not left behind in this quest.
Climatic change is something of great concern. Various regions of the could feel the impact of the climatic change. Measures need to be taken to mitigate against climatic change. African universities are also in best position to carry out researches that will help in restoring our ecosystems.