AFAS African Climate and Environment Center - Future African Savannas

This week, we are pleased to introduce Farida Bonkoungou, a passionate climate activist and Master's student at Université Félix Houphouët-Boignyé! 🌍 With a background in Human Nutrition, Farida joined the AFAS program to deepen her understanding of the science-policy-practice interface and expand her knowledge on biodiversity and savannah conservation. Her goal is to make a more effective and practical impact on local communities in Burkina Faso through her climate justice work. 🌱✨ Let’s connect and support Farida as she continues to advocate for climate justice and sustainability! 🌟 #ClimateJustice #BiodiversityConservation #AFASProgram #SustainableDevelopment #StudentSpotlight #ClimateAction

🚨 Update! 🚨 As part of our ongoing efforts to stay aligned with the latest platforms and to enhance our social media experience, we’ve made a big change: 👉 We are officially closing our X (formerly Twitter) account and are now active on Bluesky! 🎉 Why Bluesky? 🤔 Bluesky offers an exciting new approach to social networking, built on the principles of decentralization and user control, making it the perfect place for us to connect, share, and engage with our community in a fresh way. 🌐 🔗 Follow us now on Bluesky for all the latest updates, insights, and discussions: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ggY_PmZU Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to engaging with you in this new space! 🚀 #Bluesky #SocialMedia #DecentralizedWeb #StayConnected

🎉 The videos for our Summer School 2024 are now live! 📹✨ Produced by our talented students, these videos showcase the hard work and creativity of the participants. This particular video is from the Nairobi group, students from University of Nairobi. 🎓 Head over to our website to watch them and get all the details you need. Don't miss out—check them out now! 👉https://lnkd.in/eSHKZW8h #AFAS #SummerSchool2024 #Education #LearnWithUs #UniversityofNairobi  

🎉 The videos for our Summer School 2024 are now live! 📹✨ Produced by our talented students, these videos showcase the hard work and creativity of the participants. This particular video is from the Abidjan group, students from Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny. 🎓 Head over to our website to watch them and get all the details you need. Don't miss out—check them out now! 👉https://lnkd.in/eSHKZW8h #AFAS #SummerSchool2024 #Education #LearnWithUs #UniversitéFélixHouphouëtBoigny

Call for Applications: SDG Alumni Training Seminar 2025 🌿 A chance to join a training seminar on Adapting to Climate by Developing Circularity (AC/DC) in 2025! 📌 Eligibility: Open to Germany alumni from African Union countries on the OECD DAC list with experience in water management, climate adaptation, or similar fields. 📅 Application Deadline: 31st December 2024 For more details on eligibility and how to apply, visit the link below ⬇️ #Sustainability #ClimateAction #WaterManagement #CircularEconomy https://lnkd.in/erYEQDsF

🌍 An AFAS Student at #COP16Riyadh 🌱 We’re proud to announce that AFAS student Theophilus Dumenyo participated in a panel discussion on “Harnessing Science and Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Agri-Tech Innovations for Drought Resilience and Sustainable Land Use in MENA” at the UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh. Missed the session? Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/eRG-yPUP #COP16 #Sustainability #AgriTech #Desertification #Innovation #YouthLeadership

Meet Theophilus Dumenyo, a dedicated Master's student at Université Félix-Houphouët-Boigny! 🌍 With a background in Business Administration (Accounting), Theophilus joined the AFAS program to leverage climate finance for sustainable adaptation and mitigation projects. His goal is to hold businesses accountable and challenge global resource-exploitative capitalism for a more sustainable world. 💡🌱 Let’s connect and support Theophilus as he strives to create impactful change through responsible business practices and climate solutions! 🌟✨ #ClimateFinance #SustainableDevelopment #AFASProgram #BusinessForChange #StudentSpotlight #ClimateAction

Curious about how national biodiversity platforms can contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services?   🚨CABES is excited to announce the launch of the free, self-paced version of our course, "Developing national science-policy-practice (SPPI) platforms" originally delivered as a live, 2-day session in January 2024. Developed jointly by CABES consortium partner; #CoKnow Consulting and UNEP-WCMC, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of how these multistakeholder interfaces bridge science, policy, and practice to advance biodiversity conservation. Participants will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively establish, manage, and sustain national biodiversity platforms.  Course highlights: 💻 Self-paced flexibility 📚 Available in both English & French  🎥 Interactive content: video presentations, case studies, and hands-on exercises  🏆 Certificate upon completion  Register today, and stay tuned for more learning opportunities!  Click to register: https://lnkd.in/e23PD2dN #CoKnow Consulting Germany #UNEP-WCMC #IKI-BMUV

This week, we are pleased to introduce Nancy Karikari, a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and Master's student at Université Félix-Houphouët-Boigny! 🌍 With a background in Natural Resource Management, Nancy has joined the AFAS program to enhance her ability to manage Africa’s natural resources, contributing to a low-carbon economy, food security, biodiversity conservation, and climate-smart solutions. 🌱🌿 Let’s connect and support Nancy as she works to protect our planet and shape a sustainable future for Africa! 🌟✨ #EnvironmentalSustainability #ClimateAction #AFASProgram #NaturalResourceManagement #StudentSpotlight #BiodiversityConservation  

🌍 AFAS at the DAAD Global Centres Mid-Term Conference 🌍 Check out our latest Blog Post about AFAS participation at the #DAAD Global Centres Mid-Term Conference. From September 10-12, 2024, AFAS members joined global experts in Berlin for the conference, which focused on bridging knowledge and action for #climateresilience and #sustainabledevelopment. To learn more about the conference, read our blog here: https://lnkd.in/eRC467Q7 DAAD German Academic Exchange Service  #ClimateAction #SustainableAgriculture #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateResilience #AFAS #DAAD #GlobalCollaboration #ResearchForAction