The faculty is the first of its kind in the battle against climate change
The school will conduct research, coordinate curricula development and facilitate postgraduate training, advice and consultancy as well as technology transfer in the multiple fields of climate studies. It will collaborate with other universities, institutions and organisations locally and abroad on climate studies and their application.
To mitigate climate change, South Africa and the rest of Africa need people with the ability to deal with climate change, from a policy-making level in the government to the implementation of practical solutions, he said. Although global climate talks could seem futile, “eventually it’s the way to get everyone on the same page”, Cloete added.
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