Outputs
The SAF-ADAPT project aims to strengthen the knowledge base for innovation in climate change adaptation in South Africa and enhance the country’s climate change response by connecting multiple actors in government, civil society, local communities, academia and the private sector.
Student Theses and Research Articles
Assessing the potential of biochar to restore degraded lands by Hazel Shirinda (University of Venda)
An assessment of the nature, effectiveness, and adaptability of flood control mechanisms in the Vhembe District Area by Lily Munzhedzi (University of Venda)
Mapping and assessing riparian vegetation response to drought along the Buffalo River Catchment by Zolisanani Mpanyaro (University of Fort Hare)
An analysis of rural coastal households’ livelihood selection choices in response to climate change: The case of Port St Johns Local Municipality by Xolani Thobela Ntsonkota (University of Fort Hare)
Investigating weather information needs of smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape Province by Abenathi Mantshiyose (University of Cape Town)
Assessing the sensitivity to climate change of the Berg River Vöelvlei Abstraction System, Western Cape Province by Takalani Rabakali (University of Cape Town)
All KU Leuven theses can be accessed by contacting Bruno Verbist (bruno.verbist@kuleuven.be)
Multitemporal assessment of local climate zones in Cape Town, using LANDSAT imagery by Anna Van Eyck (KU Leuven)
Assessing the training and teaching materials to implement climate change education in South Africa by Ariana Bravo (KU Leuven)
Wildlife monitoring through remote sensing in Tembe Elephant Park by Hubert Claes (KU Leuven)
Monitoring invasive alien plant species using drone and Sentinel-2 imagery in Tembe Elephant Park by Francisco Ramirez-Castro (KU Leuven)
The impact of drought stress on the ecosystem using remote sensing by Jonas Simons (KU Leuven)
Determining local ecosystem-driver dynamics of turning points in arid South African savannas by Queenny Lopez (KU Leuven)