We are pleased to announce the session ITS4.33/CLO.19: “Strengthening African-European Partnerships for Global Change Research: From Scientific Capacity to Practical Solutions” at the upcoming EGU General Assembly 2026, taking place in Vienna, Austria from 3–8 May 2026.
The session, which is organized by members of the NetCDA network, builds on ongoing collaborations to strengthen African–European partnerships in global change and environmental research. It brings together scientists, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss how collaborative, equitable partnerships between African and European institutions can drive impactful research and solutions to address global environmental change.
Across Africa, adapting to climate and environmental change requires strong scientific capacity and collaboration. This session highlights initiatives that strengthen Africa’s research capacity in environmental and climate sciences through inclusive, sustainable partnerships. We welcome contributions across the research cycle, emphasizing African leadership, equity, and initiatives advancing global goals such as the SDGs and Paris Agreement.
Convener team: Insa Otte (NetCDA), Henno Havenga, Layla Hashweh (NetCDA), Luiz Bondi (NetCDA), and Arona Diedhiou.
Full session description:
https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU26/session/57710
Important dates:
- Deadline for EGU travel support: 1 December 2025, 13:00 CET
- Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2026, 13:00 CET
Travel support:
Researchers and colleagues from low income countries are encouraged to apply for EGU financial support. Details can be found here.
Please note that both the abstract and travel support request must be submitted before 1 December 2025.
We look forward to your contributions and to engaging discussions on how to build bridges from scientific capacity to practical solutions for a more sustainable and equitable future – supporting the mission of the NetCDA project to strengthen African–European partnerships in global change research.