Important Dates

Africa Talks Environment is a one-day interdisciplinary conference exploring the ecological and social dimensions of environmental crises, with a particular focus on the African continent. Africa is among the regions most severely affected by climate change, pollution, and environmental degradation. Yet, it is also home to innovative environmental practices, diverse knowledge systems, and pioneering research that provide vital insights for global debates on sustainability. Scholars from Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, South Africa, France, the Netherlands, and Germany will come together to exchange perspectives across disciplines.

Key Questions

• What forms do environmental challenges take in Africa, and how do they manifest locally?
• What strategies are emerging to respond to multiple crises?
• How can sustainable transitions be achieved?
• What can we learn from African environmental practices?
• How can global challenges be addressed locally – and more equitably?
  

Themes & Sessions

The conference brings together perspectives from the environmental and social sciences across different geographical contexts. Framed by the realities of climate change and environmental crises, the day will address three core themes through keynote talks and panel discussions:

• Agriculture and Innovation
• Biodiversity Loss and Restoration
• Resources and Environmental Justice

The program is jointly organized by the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW) and the Cluster of Excellence Africa Multiple.

Details will follow.