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Latest News
Systems Thinking & Sustainability Discussion
On 6 April, Dr Rika Preiser, along with Prof Ray Ison and Dr Louis Klein took part in a panel discussion exploring Systems Thinking and Sustainability.
New skills required to bring about an African food system transition
In their paper “Learning for transitions: a niche perspective”, recently published in Ecology and Society, CST researchers Dr Luke Metelerkamp, Prof Oonsie Biggs and Dr Scott Drimie argue that by training the youth in new practices and approaches, they could be central to creating new systems and African futures that are more sustainable and just.
Events
CST COLLOQUIUM: COVID-19 – A nasty surprise?
Thursday 9 April, 12:30 - 14:00Online: https://maties.zoom.us/j/910393061?pwd=K2xFQUJFLzRTWlA5bXY5N0ZLaTNqdz09
CST ONLINE Colloquium: The Covid-19 Crisis and the Cape Town Drought – Joining the Dots
Thursday, April 2nd - 12:30 to 14:00Online via Zoom link: https://maties.zoom.us/j/756605282
CST Colloquium: Social-ecological fire dynamics in the Kalahari
Thursday, March 12th - 12:30 to 14:00CST Conference Room ~ Directions
Blog Posts
Love in the time of Corona
I believe that love and empathy can indeed help us survive the wave of despair surging through society right now.
Perspectives on women in science
In light of International Women’s Day some of the CST team share their reflections on the place of women in science.
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- Southern African Food Lab shares reflections on the Resilience for Development colloquium