The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Climate Resilient Development & Organisational Learning
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The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education
| Wednesday, October 15, 2025 |
| 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM |
| Piano Chamber |
Speaker
Prof Elizabeth MacPherson
Professor of Law
University of Canterbury
Earth Shot Prize - A Reflection on Adaptation Opportunities
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMBiography
Prof Hallie Eakin
Professor
Arizona State University
“OLATA”: The Organizational Learning for Accelerating Transformative Adaptation Game
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMBiography
Hallie researches the roles, responsibilities and relationships among actors in rural and urban adaptation governance. She collaborates extensively with colleagues in Mexico, Central America, South Africa, and Canada in her exploration of the political economy of adaptation and the determinants of more transformative adaptive capacity.
Dr Ruth Magreta
Lecturer
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
“OLATA”: The Organizational Learning for Accelerating Transformative Adaptation Game
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMBiography
Ruth Magreta, a gender expert and Lecturer at LUANAR, specializes in agricultural policy, gender analysis, and climate change adaptation. She researches farmers' decision-making, food security, and climate resilience. As Deputy Director of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Policy Analysis, she collaborates regionally, publishes, and consults for CGIAR and UN agencies
Dr Nadine Methner
Research Officer
African Climate and Development Initiative / University of Cape Town
“OLATA”: The Organizational Learning for Accelerating Transformative Adaptation Game
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMBiography
Nadine is a Research Officer at the ACDI where she has successfully managed several complex, interdisciplinary research projects at the interface of climate change adaptation and sustainable development. Nadine’s work focuses on building partnerships and fostering knowledge co-production to advance effective and equitable climate change adaptation across Africa.
Prof Mark New
Research Chair
African Climate and Development Initiative / University of Cape Town
“OLATA”: The Organizational Learning for Accelerating Transformative Adaptation Game
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMBiography
Prof Mark New is the former Director of the African Climate and Development Initiative at UCT and Director of the ARUA Centre of Excellence for Climate and Development. With over 25 years in climate research, he focuses on climate risk, adaptation, and resilience in Africa, leading major international projects
Ekua Odoom
University of Cape Town
“OLATA”: The Organizational Learning for Accelerating Transformative Adaptation Game
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMBiography
Dr Odoom has a PhD in Environmental Science and is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) at University of Cape Town. Dr Odoom has expertise in Climate Smart Agriculture, sustainability science, green financing and natural resource management.
Dr Darlington Sibanda
Research Felllow
University of Cape Town
“OLATA”: The Organizational Learning for Accelerating Transformative Adaptation Game
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMBiography
Darlington is an experienced climate adaptation and development researcher with over 15 years of working with communities to build resilience reduce poverty. He explores innovative strategies to enhance resilience in vulnerable communities and natural systems. This includes tracking and assessment of climate actions, promotion of transformative and equitable solutions that balance environmental sustainability and development
Dr Elisabeth Gilmore
Associate Professor
Carleton University
Facilitator
Biography
