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As a culmination to its transformational learning cooperation, the project partners invited 40 young researchers and practitioners based in or originating from sub-Saharan Africa together with those from Germany to join its summer school in March 2021. They had the opportunity to learn from the expertise and related case studies of highly experienced academics. The event covered conceptual and methodological experience gained from cases in South Africa. The slides, pre-recorded presentations and/or related articles for the summer school sessions are provided on this page. One of the important outcomes of this event for participants is the opportunity to join an expanding Sub-Saharan African network of researchers and young academics concerned with processes of transformation in the WEF nexus.
As a culmination to its transformational learning cooperation, the project partners invited 40 young researchers and practitioners based in or originating from sub-Saharan Africa together with those from Germany to join its summer school in March 2021. They had the opportunity to learn from the expertise and related case studies of highly experienced academics. The event covered conceptual and methodological experience gained from cases in South Africa. The slides, pre-recorded presentations and/or related articles for the summer school sessions are provided on this page. One of the important outcomes of this event for participants is the opportunity to join an expanding Sub-Saharan African network of researchers and young academics concerned with processes of transformation in the WEF nexus.
Friday, 5 March 2021 (Time zone: SAST, UTC+2)
Friday, 5 March 2021 (Time zone: SAST, UTC+2)
Welcome and Introductions
Welcome and Introductions
14:00 Welcome and Introductions (1.5 hours)
14:00 Welcome and Introductions (1.5 hours)
â—Ź A virtual toast to launch the summer school
â—Ź Review of the agenda and logistics
â—Ź Short introduction round of all instructors and participants (name & affiliation)
● Small group exchange on each other’s work/interests and expectations for the week.
â—Ź A virtual toast to launch the summer school
â—Ź Review of the agenda and logistics
â—Ź Short introduction round of all instructors and participants (name & affiliation)
● Small group exchange on each other’s work/interests and expectations for the week.
Prof. Heila Lotz-Sisitka (Rhodes University) and Prof. Claudia Pahl-Wostl (Osnabrueck University)
Monday, 8 March 2021
Monday, 8 March 2021
10:00 Introduction to the theme
10:00 Introduction to the theme
Transformative approaches for the management of the Water Energy-Food Nexus and the advancement of the SDGs in sub-Saharan Africa
Transformative approaches for the management of the Water Energy-Food Nexus and the advancement of the SDGs in sub-Saharan Africa
Prof. Heila Lotz-Sisitka (Rhodes University) and Prof. Claudia Pahl-Wostl (Osnabrueck University)
10:30 Keynote Address: Energy and transformative processes in the context of the WEF Nexus
10:30 Keynote Address: Energy and transformative processes in the context of the WEF Nexus
Dr Jiska de Groot (University of Cape Town)
11:30 Break (3 hours)
11:30 Break (3 hours)
14.30 The conceptual framework
14.30 The conceptual framework
Towards Qualitative Cross-case Analysis of Transformative Processes in the face of Resource Nexus Challenges
Towards Qualitative Cross-case Analysis of Transformative Processes in the face of Resource Nexus Challenges
Prof. Heila Lotz-Sisitka (Rhodes University) and Prof. Claudia Pahl-Wostl (Osnabrueck University)
15:30 Small groups to discuss various aspects of the conceptual framework
15:30 Small groups to discuss various aspects of the conceptual framework
17:00 Plenary: reporting back
17:00 Plenary: reporting back
18:00 Close of day
18:00 Close of day
Resources and Prerecorded Presentations
Resources and Prerecorded Presentations
Towards Qualitative Cross Case Analysis of Transformative Processes in the face of Resource Nexus Challenges
Conceptual Framework Part 1
Towards Qualitative Cross Case Analysis of Transformative Processes in the face of Resource Nexus Challenges
Conceptual Framework Part 1
Prof. Claudia Pahl-Wostl (Osnabrueck University)
Towards Qualitative Cross Case Analysis of Transformative Processes in the face of Resource Nexus Challenges Conceptual Framework Part 2
Towards Qualitative Cross Case Analysis of Transformative Processes in the face of Resource Nexus Challenges Conceptual Framework Part 2
Prof. Heila Lotz-Sisitka (Rhodes University)
Resources and further reading
Resources and further reading
A conceptual framework for analysing adaptive capacity and multi-level
learning processes in resource governance regimes
Claudia Pahl-Wostl (Osnabrueck University)
A conceptual framework for analysing adaptive capacity and multi-level
learning processes in resource governance regimes
Claudia Pahl-Wostl (Osnabrueck University)
Article
Article
Towards Qualitative Cross Case Analysis of Transformative Processes in the face of Resource Nexus Challenges
Heila Lotz-Sisitka, Claudia Pahl-Wostl, Richard Meissner, Geeske Scholz, Jessica Cockburn, Experencia Madalitso Jalasi, Sabine Stuart-Hill, Carolyn (Tally) Palmer
Towards Qualitative Cross Case Analysis of Transformative Processes in the face of Resource Nexus Challenges
Heila Lotz-Sisitka, Claudia Pahl-Wostl, Richard Meissner, Geeske Scholz, Jessica Cockburn, Experencia Madalitso Jalasi, Sabine Stuart-Hill, Carolyn (Tally) Palmer
Tuesday, 9 March 2021
Tuesday, 9 March 2021
10:00 (Virtual) Field trip of the case study areas
10:00 (Virtual) Field trip of the case study areas
Films from the case study areas in South Africa
Films from the case study areas in South Africa
Michelle Hiestermann (Rhodes University) and Dr Sabine Stuart-Hill (University of KwaZulu-Natal and University of Koblenz)
12:00 Break
12:00 Break
14:00 Applying the concepts to three case studies in South Africa
14:00 Applying the concepts to three case studies in South Africa
Blyde region, South Africa, Reuben Thifhulufhelwi (Rhodes University)
uMngeni catchment, South Africa, Catherine Pringle (Resilient Systems Institute )
Tsitsa project, South Africa, Dr. Matthew Weaver (Rhodes University)
15.30 Break
15.30 Break
15:45 Small groups: Applying framework to the case study to determine where transformation is occurring or has potential, and exploring the applicability to (potential) case studies in other regions in sub-Saharan Africa.
15:45 Small groups: Applying framework to the case study to determine where transformation is occurring or has potential, and exploring the applicability to (potential) case studies in other regions in sub-Saharan Africa.
17.15 Plenary: reporting back
17.15 Plenary: reporting back
17.45 Close of day
17.45 Close of day
Session 1: Virtual (Field Trips)
Session 1: Virtual (Field Trips)
Buffelsdraai Community Reforestation
Buffelsdraai Community Reforestation
Amanzi Ethu Nobuntu
Amanzi Ethu Nobuntu
Background to the uMngeni catchment
Background to the uMngeni catchment
Berg/Breede Restoration
Berg/Breede Restoration
Save our Sand
Save our Sand
Session 2: Applying the concepts to three case studies in South Africa
Session 2: Applying the concepts to three case studies in South Africa
Blyde region, South Africa
Blyde region, South Africa
Reuben Thifhulufhelwi, Heila Lotz-Sisitka, Experencia Jalasi
uMngeni catchment, South Africa
uMngeni catchment, South Africa
Kate Pringle (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
Tsitsa project, South Africa,
Tsitsa project, South Africa,
Dr. Matthew Weaver , Dr. Jessica Cockburn, Dr. Nonsiskeo Mtati and Prof. Tally Palmer
Resources and further reading
Resources and further reading
Article
Article
Weaver M.J., Cockburn, J., Mtati N. and Palmer C.G.
Wednesday, 10 March 2021
Wednesday, 10 March 2021
10:00 The role of crises, knowledge, governance and tools in transformations
10:00 The role of crises, knowledge, governance and tools in transformations
Crises, shocks and other drivers for transformations
Crises, shocks and other drivers for transformations
Nelson Odume (Rhodes Univ.) and Prof. Claudia Pahl-Wostl (Osnabrueck University)
Knowledge for transformations/ Indigenous knowledge and past knowledge for transformation,
Knowledge for transformations/ Indigenous knowledge and past knowledge for transformation,
Dr Richard Meissner (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) and Dr Jim Taylor (Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa)
Tools and Processes for Transformation and T-Learning
Tools and Processes for Transformation and T-Learning
Dr Jessica Cockburn (Rhodes University) , Dr Sabine Stuart-Hill (University of KwaZulu-Natal and University of Koblenz) and Dr Nadia Sitas (Stellenbosch University).
Hybrid governance
Hybrid governance
Prof. Heila Lotz-Sisitka and Reuben Thifhulufhelwi (Rhodes University)
Prof. Heila Lotz-Sisitka and Reuben Thifhulufhelwi (Rhodes University)
11:30 Break
11:30 Break
14.30 Small groups: an exercise on the themes
14.30 Small groups: an exercise on the themes
Crises, shocks and other drivers for transformations, Nelson Odume (Rhodes Univ.) and Prof. Claudia Pahl-Wostl (Osnabrueck University)
Indigenous knowledge practices panel discussion: Prof. Rob O’Donoghue, Sibongile Masuku and Dr Caleb Mandikonza, Dr Jim Taylor,
Dr Richard Meissner (panel is organised)Hybrid governance, Prof. Heila Lotz-Sisitka, Reuben Thifhulufhelwi (Rhodes University)
Tools and Processes for Transformation and T-Learning
Dr Jessica Cockburn (Rhodes University), Dr Nadia Sitas (Stellenbosch University) and Dr Sabine Stuart-Hill (University of KwaZulu-Natal and University of Koblenz)
16:00 Plenary: Reporting back
16:00 Plenary: Reporting back
16:30 Close of day
16:30 Close of day
Crises, shocks and other drivers for transformations
Crises, shocks and other drivers for transformations
Dr Nelson Odume (Rhodes Univ.) and
Prof. Claudia Pahl-Wostl (Osnabrueck University)
Knowledge for transformations/ Indigenous knowledge and past knowledge for transformation
Knowledge for transformations/ Indigenous knowledge and past knowledge for transformation
Dr Richard Meissner (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) and
Dr Jim Taylor (Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa)
Tools and Processes for Transformation and T-Learning
Tools and Processes for Transformation and T-Learning
Dr Jessica Cockburn (Rhodes University) and
Dr Sabine Stuart-Hill (University of
KwaZulu-Natal and University of Koblenz) and Nadia Sitas
Hybrid Governance
Hybrid Governance
Prof. Heila Lotz-Sisitka, Reuben Thifhulufhelwi (Rhodes University)
Resources and further reading
Resources and further reading
Article
Article
The role of crisis in transformational learning.
Pahl-Wostl, Claudia; Odume, Nelson; Scholz, Geeske; Amankwaa, Ebenezer
Article
Article
Linnenluecke M., Verreynne M. , de Villiers Scheepers M. and Venter, C.
Article
Article
Transformations to sustainability: combining structural, systemic and enabling approaches
Scoones et. al.
Article
Article
Methods for understanding social-ecological systems: a review of placebased studies
de Vos, A. Biggs, R. and Preiser, R.
Thursday, 11 March 2021
Thursday, 11 March 2021
9:00 Transformative Processes Keynote: New forms of social and environmental governance
9:00 Transformative Processes Keynote: New forms of social and environmental governance
Prof. Lena Partzsch (Institute of Environmental Social Sciences and Geography, University of Freiburg)
Questions and Answers and discussion moderated by Claudia Pahl-Wostl
Questions and Answers and discussion moderated by Claudia Pahl-Wostl
10:00 Special session on transdisciplinary research and transformation
10:00 Special session on transdisciplinary research and transformation
Strengthening transdisciplinarity and contribution to transformation in our own research
Strengthening transdisciplinarity and contribution to transformation in our own research
Prof. Sheona Shackleton (University of Cape Town) & Prof. Tally Palmer (Rhodes University)
12.30 Break (2 hours)
12.30 Break (2 hours)
14:30 Using Transdisciplinary approach in the case studies
14:30 Using Transdisciplinary approach in the case studies
15:30 Reflection on case studies (small group work).
15:30 Reflection on case studies (small group work).
17:00 Close of day
17:00 Close of day
Resources and further reading
Resources and further reading
Article
Article
Saving Water while Doing Business: Corporate
Agenda-Setting and Water Sustainability
Laura Kemper and Lena Partzsch
Article for keynote presentation by Lena Partzsch
Article for keynote presentation by Lena Partzsch
Article
Article
Margaret G. Wolff et. al.
Article
Article
Transdisciplinary research in sustainability science: practice, principles, and challenges
Daniel J. Lang , Arnim Wiek, Matthias Bergmann, Michael Stauffacher, Pim Martens, Peter Moll, Mark Swilling, Christopher J. Thomas•
Friday, 12 March 2021
Friday, 12 March 2021
10:00 Summer school Review
10:00 Summer school Review
Synthesis of the Summer School sessions
Synthesis of the Summer School sessions
Prof. Heila Lotz-Sisitka and Prof. Claudia Pahl-Wostl
10:30 Interactive discussion of experiences and insights: What has been learned and how can this be used in your own research? What are potential follow-up activities?
10:30 Interactive discussion of experiences and insights: What has been learned and how can this be used in your own research? What are potential follow-up activities?
moderated by Prof. Sheona Shackleton
11:15 Closing words
11:15 Closing words
Prof. Sheona Shackleton, Prof. Heila Lotz-Sisitka, and Prof. Claudia Pahl-Wostl
11:30 Close of Summer school
11:30 Close of Summer school
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