The recent rise in natural disasters due to climate change affects every aspect of our lives – directly and indirectly. This demands a comprehensive and robust response to build resilience and conserv ...

Cities are at the forefront of climate risks, and governing these complex risks is crucial to building resilience. With rising temperatures, flooding, desertification, and prolonged drought plaguing d ...

My time as a Research Assistant at Climate System Analysis Group(CSAG) is nearing its close and I’m reflecting on the transformative journey this role has been. Joining CASCADE, I felt both excited an ...

I joined the University of Cape Town as a newly matriculated student four years ago, driven by a deep fascination with the intricacies of science and the opportunities for analysis. My longstanding in ...

Climate and Health in Harare Harare’s warm climate, characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons with annual rainfall between 750mm and 900mm, presents various health challenges. Heat-related illnes ...

Judith Mbabazi, a PhD Fellow  at Makerere University, discusses the evolving climate challenges and their health implications in Kampala, Uganda, in line with her research for the CASCADE project. Ove ...

Chipo Hazel Dekesa, an intern at the Chinhoyi University of Technology, plays a pivotal role in addressing the critical intersections of climate change and public health in Harare through her involvem ...

STORY ALACIA ARMSTRONG. PHOTOS ROBYN WALKER The Cascading Climate and Health Risks in African Cities (CASCADE) consortium was officially launched recently with a focused mission: to advance the und ...

Insights from Dr. Lilian Namuma Sarah Kong’aniIn a recent conversation with Dr. Lilian Namuma Sarah Kong’ani, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Climate System Analysis Group (CSAG) at the University of Cap ...