The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), in partnership with the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, is pleased to invite applications for participation in the international workshop:
“Climate Change and Mental Health: Comparative Risk Pathways, Vulnerability, and Resilience”
📍 South Africa
📅 8–10 September 2026
This workshop forms part of the joint ASSAf–Leopoldina series on Climate Change and Health and will bring together emerging scientists from South Africa and German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
The workshop will:
- Examine direct and indirect pathways linking climate change and mental health
- Explore vulnerability, resilience, and inequality across contexts
- Compare national impacts and preparedness
- Produce a short joint policy paper integrating mental health into climate adaptation and mitigation strategies
Application Deadline 🗓 3 April 2026
Applications must be submitted as one consolidated PDF to: Dr Thomas Ploetze (thomas.ploetze@leopoldina.org) and Dr Khutso Phalane (khutso@assaf.org.za). Applicants are also required to complete the online application form: 🔗 https://bit.ly/CCMH2026
Please find the full Call for Participation attached.