Cascading Climate and Health Risks in African Cities
CASCADE aims to enhance resilience of African cities in the context of climate change and health through transdiciplinary work, which supports collaboration across many different academic and non-academic actors.
What We Do
Our African-led team aims to use local insights to tackle urban health and climate change issues in Africa.
At CASCADE, we tackle urgent urban health challenges using a comprehensive systems approach, bridging the gap between science and decision-making in African cities through deep, cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Toward a more resilient future
We are committed to enhancing Africa’s scientific excellence, developing research skills, fostering knowledge and connectivity, and promoting science leadership using a transdisciplinary approach, driven from the bottom up. As a multi-partner, multi-million dollar, four-year consortium, funded through the second phase of the Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training and Science Africa programme, we’re eager to bring about tangible, meaningful change. LEARN MORE
Our consortium spans across Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe, the United States, and Europe. Partner organizations include the Climate System Analysis Group (CSAG), The University of Ghana, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Makerere University, Global Change Institute, The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, and START International.
Dr Mary Thompson-HallSTART International"I'm inspired by the sincere curiosity with which researchers want to engage with stakeholders in their communities, with a commitment to listen and collaboratively craft solutions for impactful implementation. With CASCADE, we're planning on going beyond just research; we're actively challenging and changing the status quo."
Prof Stephen OkoboiMakerere University"Having a multi-disciplinary team anchored in South- South collaboration coming together to generate evidence on CASCADE was a key highlight from the inception meeting. What excites me is that CASCADE will train the next generation of climate change scientists, who are very limited on the African continent."
Dr Chris JackClimate System Analysis Group, University of Cape Town"The CASCADE consortium is a testament to our commitment to deepening our understanding of climate and health in Africa and providing the evidence required to urgently implement effective interventions. We aim to foster vital connections - across local government officials and public health agencies to civil society organisations and community groups."
Prof Coleen VogelGlobal Change Institute, Wits University"I am most excited about the interactive student engagement aspect of the CASCADE programme, and its potential for fostering innovative thinking on health and climate in African cities. The opportunity to collaborate with bright, young minds is truly inspiring."
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Our Partners and Funders
CASCADE is funded through the second phase of the Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training and Science Africa programme and implemented by the Science for Africa Foundation, with support from Wellcome and the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
