Sustainability Transformations in Africa

Call for Abstracts: TFCA’s Symposium

The Future Africa Research Chair in Sustainability Transformations, a joint initiative of the University of Pretoria and the University of Cape Town, in partnership with the SARChI Chair in the Political Economy of Migration in the SADC Region,

UP led Mapungubwe science mission to shape sustainable futures across borders

PRETORIA - Drawing on lessons from the rise and fall of the ancient Mapungubwe Kingdom, a proposal led by Professor Maano Ramutsindela, the UP–UCT Future Africa Research Chair in Sustainability Transformations, has been selected as one of 12 global pilot science missions by the International Science Council (ISC) to accelerate real-world sustainability solutions.

Cultivating Research Leaders for a Sustainable Future Africa

Future Africa, the University of Pretoria’s collaborative research platform, is at the forefront of fostering scientific leadership across the continent. A recent article in University World News highlights how Future Africa is addressing Africa’s research capacity challenges through the Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship (FAR-LeaF).

Future Africa Research Chair delivers keynote on Sustainability Transformations at UNIOR launch

Future Africa Research Chair, Professor Ramutsindela, delivers a keynote on Sustainability Transformation at UNIOR launch in Mauritius
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The Politics of Sustainability takes the spotlight at Future Africa’s roundtable discussion

On 1 October 2024, the politics of sustainability took centre stage at a roundtable hosted by Future Africa at the University of Pretoria, in collaboration with the University of Oslo.
Southern Africa’s TFCAs

Call for Papers: Symposium on the Dynamics and Impacts of Borders in Southern Africa’s TFCAs

Future Africa in partnership with the University of Botswana invites submissions for a symposium on the dynamics and impacts of borders in Southern Africa’s Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs)...
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Future Africa seminar examines how political interests impact the pursuit of SDGs

Future Africa hosted a seminar featuring Professor Dan Banik, discussing how political interests hinder progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Appointment of Professor Maano RamutsindelaFrom left to right: Dr Heide Hackmann, Professor Maano Ramutsindela and Professor Sunil Maharaj at the entrance of Future Africa campus.

Appointment of Professor Maano Ramutsindela as the UP-UCT Future Africa Research Chair in Sustainability Transformations

The University of Pretoria (UP) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) proudly announce the appointment of Professor Maano Ramutsindela as the Future Africa Research Chair in Sustainability Transformations, effective from 1 April 2024.

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