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Centre for Global Change (CGC)

The Centre for Global Change (CGC) at the University of Fort Hare was established in 2011 by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) as a strategic initiative to advance research, innovation, and societal impact. These key aspects of the CGC are embedded within the DSI's 2022-2032 Decadal Plan, specifically within the Global Change Research Programme, which is part of the Societal Grand Challenges and is integral to the sustainable development framework in South Africa. The CGC’s mandate is to:

  1. Conduct responsive and proactive evidence-based research in collaboration with stakeholders at local, national, and global levels.
  2. Promote transdisciplinary postgraduate training for the next generation of researchers and practitioners.
  3. Manage knowledge dissemination through community forums, scientific publications, and conference/workshop presentations to communities, government entities, NGOs, and civil society.
  4. Implement community engagement activities to build resilient communities capable of adapting to global changes.