PsySSA Climate and Psych

We are a group of professionals focused on the nexus of climate, environment and sustainable psychology

[SAMRC @MRCza]

Call for papers: “Impact of Climate Change on Disease Distribution in the Tropics". Submissions from early career scientists working in Africa, Asia, South America & the Middle East.

Full scope for authors: https://t.co/3Pa0crm1q1

Co-editors: Dr Thandi Kapwata & Nada Abelatif.

[PsySSA @PsySSA_]

❗SAVE THE DATE❗

PsySSA is proud to announce the PsySSA Annual Psychology Congress 2025 will be taking place from 14–16 October 2025.

📅 Mark your calendars: 14 - 16 October 2025

This highly anticipated event is Under Construction, but exciting details will follow soon!

[SU Public Health @FP_PublicHealth]

Congratulations to @Research_Ambit for receiving the prestigious award for #communityservice from @PsySSA_. Your dedication and impact in the field of psychology is truly inspiring. Well deserved! #PsySSA #Achievement @StellenboschUni @MatiesResearch @Psyssa_Climate

[PsySSA @PsySSA_]

This year, at the Opening Ceremony of the joint PsySSA 30th and PAPU 10th Anniversary Congress, two members had the honour of receiving the Award for Community Service:

1. Prof Lynn Hendrick
2. Mr Suntosh Pillay

Congratulations to the winners! 🌍🙌

[PsySSA @PsySSA_]

At the Opening Ceremony/Gala Dinner of the joint PsySSA 30th and PAPU 10th Anniversary Congress, PsySSA proudly awarded 3 of its most active divisions for their incredible work! 🏆

Congratulations are in order for the following divisions:

1st: DRM
2nd: DPD
3rd: CEPD

[PsySSA Climate and Psych @Psyssa_Climate]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[SU, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences @SUhealthsci]

You go, Prof @Research_Ambit!

[PsySSA @PsySSA_]

📢 8 DAYS TO GO!! 📢

The Climate, Environment and Psychology Divisional Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 22nd August at 18:00 via Zoom.

As a member of the division, PsySSA invites you to attend.

[Mike Hudema @MikeHudema]

A startling info graphic from the @UN - demonstrating the dire consequences of half a degree. Are you ready to say good bye to 30% of all marine life?

There is no time to waste. #ActOnClimate

#climate #energy #renewables #oceans

[Suntosh Pillay @suntoshpillay]

The MK party:
No detailed manifesto
No policies
No branches
No public representatives
No track record
No stable leadership structure
No ideological position
No conferences
Six months old

⤵️
Dethrones the ANC, Africa's oldest liberation movement.

This is wild.

[National Research Foundation of South Africa @NRF_News]

DSI-NRF Master's and Doctoral 2025 funding (for first-time applicants) is now open for applications.

Applicants must consult the NRF’s official documents via this link before sending queries or submitting applications: https://t.co/yNpPUR3sdJ.

Honours will open in July.

[AEN @Africa_evidence]

📢Climate change #researchers, experts, & stakeholders: there's still time to submit your abstract for #E2A2024. Submission info: https://t.co/2DklOXGqs2. More info about #E2AbyICED & registration: https://t.co/d2JSjH6dhK
📅July 22-26
Theme: Resilience & #ClimateChange Adaptation

[PsySSA @PsySSA_]

The Institute for Social and Health Sciences in collaboration with the Decolonising Psychology Division of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA), cordially invites you to a special pre-conference workshop of the 30th Anniversary of PsySSA.

[Malibongwe Gwele @libongwe_gwele]

Many were left homeless at Kayamandi in Stellenbosch. In the midst of bad CTP weather, their homes were burned down. They need all the help they can get to rebuild their lives.

[Stephanie Klarmann @StephEmmyWild]

Join @Psyssa_Climate this year and learn more about how psychology can be harnessed for effective environmental action

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

🌱 Did you know that as much as 90% of all living organisms reside or complete a phase of their life cycle in the soil?

Explore @FAO's infographic for deeper insights! 🔍

[CNN Politics @CNNPolitics]

The UN Security Council has passed a resolution on Gaza that calls for more aid to be allowed into the besieged enclave. The US abstained from voting. https://t.co/cw9CihsKhd

[SU Public Health @FP_PublicHealth]

Congratulations to three of our finest @Research_Ambit for her PhD, @GabrielaCarolus for her MPhil and Ms Amina Abdullah for her MPhil! Congratulations on a fabulous acheivement from all of us ❤️ #sugrad

[Gauteng Weather @tWeatherSA]

⚠️ ALERT: HEAVY RAIN, STRONG WINDS & INTENSE LIGHTNING ASSOCIATED WITH STORM OVER PARTS OF JOHANNESBURG, THE WEST & EAST RAND!!!

[Jennifer Olachi Uchendu @Dzennypha]

Three young people from Nigeria and South Africa will be sharing their perspectives on eco-anxiety and I'm so here for it! Sign up please!