This engaging discussion will address the politics and the impacts of climate change in West Africa, exploring key issues, debates, and the delicate balance between development and environmental preservation. Participants will delve into the complexities of climate change in the region and in Africa as a whole, examining the challenges faced by African nations in balancing economic growth with the need for environmental sustainability. This multidisciplinary event aims to shed light on the critical questions that arise from the development-environment paradox in Africa, exploring the many factors at play in efforts to design innovative approaches to addressing climate change while ensuring sustainable and inclusive development.  

Join us for this roundtable and insightful conversation. Organized by the African Studies Center in collaboration with The Water Institute and the Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs.

Panelists: 

1. Dr. Kwadwo Owusu, Professor/Director, Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, University of Ghana https://www.ug.edu.gh/geography/staff/kwadwo-owusu
2. Dr. Aaron Salzberg, Director, The Water Institute and Distinguished Professor, Dept of Environmental Science and Engineering https://sph.unc.edu/adv_profile/aaron-salzberg/  
3. Amb. Bisa Williams (in residence in fall), Former US Ambassador to Niger, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of African Affairs, and foreign affairs consultant   https://jackson.yale.edu/person/bisa-williams/  

Moderator: Ada Umenwaliri, MIDP, MS, Associate Director of the African Studies Center, International Development Professional  

Picture credit: Gallo Images/Darren Stewart