The Nature Conservation Department at the George Campus, Nelson Mandela University focuses on training competent managers, practitioners and scientists who can apply their skills in social ecological systems in Africa and globally. We have a vibrant and strong community of academics and students who are passionate about the conservation of Africa’s unique biodiversity. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and cultures and when they complete their studies are employed by numerous entities within the conservation sector, particularly in Africa.  We are looking for an accomplished early-career scientist to join our team. The candidate should primarily be a social ecologist, preferably [...]

Up to six SAF-ADAPT Masters scholarships, two each at the University of Cape Town, University of Fort Hare, and the University of Venda. Up to three SAF-ADAPT PhD scholarships, one each at the University of Cape Town, University of Fort Hare, and the University of Venda. Up to two ARUA-CD Masters scholarships at the University of Cape Town Click to view scholarship opportunites

Call for inputs by the Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation Response Measures The Katowice Committee of Experts invites experts, practitioners and relevant institutions to submit inputs on the two activities below: Exploring approaches to inform the development and implementation of climate change mitigation strategies, plans, policies, and programmes that maximize the positive and minimize the negative impacts of response measures Enhancing the capacity and understanding of Parties, through collaboration and input from stakeholders, on the assessment and analysis of the impacts of the implementation of response measures to facilitate the undertaking of economic diversification and [...]