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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.
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/
October 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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...
September 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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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May 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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...
April 9, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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.

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April 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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...
March 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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/
January 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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...
January 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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/
December 11, 2024 at 9:22 AM
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...
December 10, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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/
December 9, 2024 at 8:11 AM