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Tuesday, 10 November, 2026 13:00 to 14:00 SAST PLAAS seminar room, Jakes Gerwel Hall, University of the Western Cape Register on zoom How do we imagine futures beyond the constraints of the present, and whose ideas shape what we consider possible? Amid interconnected social and ecological challenges, the futures we imagine influence the questions we ask, the knowledge we draw…

Thursday, 22 October 2026 13:00 to 14:00 SAST PLAAS seminar room, Jakes Gerwel Hall, University of the Western Cape Register on zoom Around 2006, based on global models of market-led reform, the Trichardtsdal-Ofcolaco area was considered a success case by the government for land redistribution and land rights restitution to historically disadvantaged individuals. More than 5.000 ha of fertile land…

Vacancy: Administrator at PLAAS PLAAS seeks to appoint an Administrator to assist with departmental administrative procedures, ensuring alignment and compliance with central University administrative systems and processes. Reports to: Finance & Operations Manager Supervises: Student Assistants Location: On-site, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, Western Cape Duration of contract: Full time, two years Application deadline: Friday, 23 October 2026, 17:00…

Monday, 14 September 2026 13:00 to 14:00 SAST PLAAS seminar room, Jakes Gerwel Hall, University of the Western Cape Register on zoom Human-made climate change undermines the ecological and socio-economic basis of African life. Addressing this global climate crisis requires a rapid and drastic reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions. But while a transition towards renewable energies has become inevitable, justice has…

Navigating the green energy dilemma: a case study of geothermal development in Kenya Renewable energy technologies are characterised by their low energy density and therefore often require large areas of land. Current literature on the energy transition shows that solar, wind, and geothermal projects frequently lead to new land conflicts, displacements, and a concentration of ecological, spatial, and aesthetic burdens…