Strengthening the climate resilience of health systems in Africa
There is a pressing need to implement climate change adaptation measures within African health systems and to safeguard health system resilience, especially amid resource constraints and ever-shifting environmental conditions on the continent.
In this context, in March 2024, the UK Academy of Medical Sciences and the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) held a 2-day workshop to explore adaptation and resilience strategies to strengthen the ability of health systems in Africa to face climate change. Participants reviewed evidence on climate adaptation and resilience in the healthcare sector across Africa, identified innovations and interventions that can strengthen health systems’ resilience, and highlighted priority research areas and opportunities for collaboration.
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The latest from the global Clean Cooling community
CCN and ACES announce the Festival of Cooling for September 2025
The Clean Cooling Network and the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-chain (ACES) are hosting a week-long, public engagement “Festival of Cooling” (Sept 22nd – 26th) at the ACES Campus in Kigali, Rwanda, and via an outreach programme.
Signing moves Haryana Centre of Excellence a step closer to opening
The Haryana-UK Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Crop Post-Harvest Management & Cold-Chain will help farmers get more of their crops to market sustainably.
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Exclusive lectures and workshops from the Clean Cooling team and partners.
Festival of Cooling
The Clean Cooling Network and the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-chain (ACES) are hosting a week-long, public engagement “Festival of Cooling” at the ACES Campus in Kigali, Rwanda, and via an outreach programme.
