Building resilient infrastructure by leveraging nature is the mission of the "Nature-Based Solutions for African Resilience" (Nbs4AfrRes) project. The idea is to move beyond traditional engineering to integrate innovative solutions such as local knowledge. To this end, a training workshop for trainers is being held at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar from March 23 to 27. This initiative aims to support the establishment of an inter-university master's program dedicated to resilient infrastructure and nature-inspired solutions.

The project lauch will take place on Monday 22 April in Eden Grove seminar room 2, Rhodes University.

Rhodes University’s celebration of its 120th anniversary was marked by a significant event on 22 April 2024 – the launch of the EU-funded collaboration project Nature-based Solutions for African Resilience (NbS4AfrRes). Aptly timed on Earth Day, this launch symbolised a commitment not just to commemorate the past but to shape a sustainable future for Africa.