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
Seminar: Recent Evolution and Current Status of the 2026 El Niño – 3 July 2026
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Climate Change and Green Growth (PECG) Knowledge Sharing Seminar Series (KSSS) aims to enhance sharing Knowledge and strengthening collaboration among PECG colleagues and beyond. For the 91st session of the KSSS, we are...
School for Climate Studies hosts international Hydrobioscapes Project workshop
International collaboration took centre stage at Stellenbosch University in May 2026 as researchers from Africa and Japan came together for the Hydrobioscapes Project workshop, aimed at improving climate and water research across the African continent. Hosted by the...
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...