The School for Climate Studies is a world-class institution for climate-related teaching and research in and for Africa.
We offer transdisciplinary academic capacity integrating climate-related knowledge of SU faculties with public sector climate policies and initiatives, private sector climate innovation and redress, as well as SU’s social impact mission in both academic and applied ways.
Our goal is to create and support the transition to a climate-resilient society and a low-carbon economy.
What we do
Research
Facilitating trans-disciplinary research and modelling capacities to advance the understanding of climate for adaptation and mitigation responses, policy-making to create climate resilience.
Learning and Teaching
Developing and facilitating transdisciplinary curriculum through undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programs across multiple Stellenbosch University faculties.
Collaborations and Networks
Fostering and expanding climate-related disciplinary collaborations and partnerships on climate studies and research across Stellenbosch University, Africa and internationally.
Commercialization and Social Impact
Providing climate expertise to industry, public and private organisations. Contribute towards development of climate-related technologies that can address a just transition.
Strategic Research Themes
The School supports a transition to a climate-resilient and low carbon economy through its initial 4 core themes.
Climate Policy, Communication, Networks
Planetary Health
Climate Impacts & Adaption
Mitigation Risks & Solutions
News Highlights
Book launch: SALTWATER HUES
Join us for an evening that exhibits the book, Saltwater Hues, by former SCS colleague, Skyla Thornton. Mark your calendar for 18 May, 17:00-19:00 at Stellenbosch University. RSVP and pre-order here: https://lnkd.in/dk444bMr The artworks featured in the book will also...
Building Resilient and Sustainable African Communities through Healthy Water and Sanitation Systems.
Presented by: Prof Midgley (SU School for Climate Studies), Prof Maswime (UCT), Prof Plastow (SU) and Dr Vundle (SU) Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 11:30 - 13:30 Venue: Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI), Lecture Rm 4003, Tygerberg Campus, Stellenbosch University (SU) /...
NITheCS colloquium: Why does South Africa need coupled Earth System and Integrated Assessment Models?
Monday, 9 March 2026 at 16:00 – 17:00 Presented by: Prof Pedro Monteiro (SU School for Climate Studies) and Prof Martin de Wit (SU School for Public Leadership) Abstract Over the past decade, South Africa has built strong capabilities in atmospheric, ocean and...