Portia Adade Williams

Research Scientist @csir_stepri| Climate change, adaptation, rural development| IPCC AR6 Africa Contributing Author| Science communication and climate action

[Portia Adade Williams @adadeposh]

May was full, but highlight was #DGF2025 in CapeTown. From moderating, presenting SRM governance to joining panel discussions—grateful to @Degrees_SRM for the platform+support!
Proud PI of Degrees 1st sociopolitical SRM project in Africa yet! https://t.co/QFT4kz7dA2
@SRM360_org

[The Degrees Initiative @DegreesNGO]

Portia Adade Williams @adadeposh—"Funding drives our research agenda and our ability to respond to challenges. But 78% of funding from 1990-2020 on climate change in Africa went to institutions in the Global North. We need to fund local research." #DGF2025

[Portia Adade Williams @adadeposh]

Our guest post on #GGA with @CarbonBrief is out! Happy reading 🤗🤗🤗@zvobgoluckson @TimoLeiter @christrisos @csir_stepri @ACDI_UCT @GRI_LSE @PowerShftAfrica

[Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief]

NEW – Guest post: How to track progress towards the ‘global goal on adaptation’? | @adadeposh @zvobgoluckson @TimoLeiter @christrisos

Read here: https://t.co/jctnDS9yse

[Power Shift Africa @PowerShftAfrica]

Still wondering if you'll make it for the webinar? Here's a little reminder of the panel of experts you'll be engaging with. Knowledgable, young and forward-thinking... sounds exciting?

We’ll be joined by:

1. @zvobgoluckson – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, @ACDI_UCT and ASCEND, UCT.
2. @adadeposh – Research Scientist, @csir_stepri Ghana.
3. Lina Yassin – Researcher, @IIED & Adaptation Negotiator for Sudan.
4. Marlene Achoki – Global Policy Lead Climate & Resilience, CARE International

🗓️03 October 2024
⏰15:00 - SAST / - EAT

You can still register for the webinar here: https://t.co/WvsS3ICblm

@aimstarryn @y_achoki @CAREClimate @Ignatiusjuma @AdaptationSa @ACDI_UCT @Germanwatch @yncsd @HakiNawiri @UNFCCC @adadeposh @Afsafrica @AfricaAAI @GCAdaptation @WRIAdaptation

[Portia Adade Williams @adadeposh]

Make a date with us!

[Power Shift Africa @PowerShftAfrica]

Are you ready for an enriching conversation with actionable insights?

Meet the experts joining us for our upcoming 'Stepping Up Adaptation' Webinar to discuss the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience.

What does this mean for Africa? You don't want to miss this.

Register here:
https://t.co/WvsS3ICblm

#Adapt2Live #ClimateAdaptation #AdaptationFinance #COP29 #UNGA79

[Portia Adade Williams @adadeposh]

We’ve got this @zvobgoluckson @UNFCCC @AWARDFellowship @csir_stepri @christrisos

[Luckson Zvobgo @zvobgoluckson]

In Bonn, Germany for the SB 60. Ready to push the Africa work on UAE Global Resilience Framework on Global Goal on Adaptation of the @UNFCCC as we move into indicator work programme negotiations.

[GirledUp Ghana @girledupghana]

We have an amazing line up of activities for you! Join us on November 16,2023 at the @ISSERUG #conference hall at 10am for the launch! See you there!
#STEM #girls @USEmbassyGhana @WashFellowship @IREXintl @ECAatState

[Portia Adade Williams @adadeposh]

Honoured to have delivered keynote at a side event on Day 2 of the #AfricaClimateSummit23. Event was on ‘Understanding #Maladaptation in Africa’. @IWMI_ WA, AGNES and @cdknetwork convened the event. #Context and #Interest are key for better adaptation outcomes. @AWARDFellowship

[Portia Adade Williams @adadeposh]

#OutNow | The next decade is a golden opportunity for transformation of #foodsystems across #Africa.🌍  It will require investment in #irrigation, #digitalisation, & social protection. in our latest 18author Discussion Starter. Find here: https://t.co/8zFZj7rX1G  @Clim_Eat

[Portia Adade Williams @adadeposh]

Here is an exciting opportunity for an African scholar into contemporary African research......

[Dr Chandni Singh @_chandnisingh]

Do spread the word @Totin001 @margaret_angula @RahiRahina @adadeposh @laurenhermanus

[Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief]

Guest post: Gauging the success of climate change adaptation | @_chandnisingh @Reckien_Diana Dr Alex K Magnan @bsorlove @schipper_lisa @CoughlanClimate

Read here: https://t.co/q5IKKt50Iu

[EFE Verde @EFEverde]

La investigadora del Instituto de Investigación de Políticas de Ciencia y Tecnología de Accra (Ghana), Portia Adade W.@adadeposh, subraya:

"La sequía, el estrés térmico y las inundaciones han provocado una reducción del rendimiento de los cultivos y la ganadería".

#Biodirectos

[Rising Scholars @authoraid]

Did you miss our webinar on 'Developing a Systematic Review Protocol'? Don't worry, we have got you covered with the recording!
https://t.co/BkLDK9St5Z
#Webinar #SystematicReview #ResearchSkills

[Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief]

Dr Portia Adade Williams (@adadeposh) is a research scientist at the Science and Technology Policy Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Ghana.

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[Portia Adade Williams @adadeposh]

Excited and looking forward to the next two years as ‘we’ contribute to push @CarbonBrief further on! @csir_stepri

[Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief]

Carbon Brief is excited to announce its new set of contributing editors.

They help us keep up-to-date with the latest scientific and policy developments, as well as providing advice, when required, on matters of scientific accuracy.

https://t.co/zrGdnwAl8I

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[Portia Adade Williams @adadeposh]

Very pleased to be at the @_AfricanUnion headquarters in Ethiopia this week having valuable discussions on implementation of #africa’s first collective climate change priorities. Looking forward to continued partnership with continental partners @CGIARAfrica , @_AfricanUnion

[Rising Scholars @authoraid]

AuthorAID in collaboration with ACSRM is conducting a webinar on 29th June from 2 PM GMT on title 'Developing a Systematic Review Protocol'. The facilitator of the event is Dr. Buna Bhandari.
Register now to enhance your research skills!
https://t.co/DuePuMFuUV
#researchwebinar

[AU Agriculture, RuralDev't BlueEconomy Environment @AU_DARBE]

In his address Director of #SEBE Mr Harsen Nyambe aknowledged the partner’s pivotal role in advancing #ClimateChange Resilience by supporting the implementation of the Africa’s #ClimateChange & Resilient Development Strategy & Action Plan at both international and national levels

[Africa Climate Mobility Initiative @ACMI_Africa]

Dr. Portia Adade Williams @adadeposh led the first peer-reviewed & award-winning adaptation feasibility assessment for Africa. She highlighted the @IPCC_CH's assessment of the feasibility of human mobility as a  form of adaptation across different regions and population groups.

[Portia Adade Williams @adadeposh]

Join our webinar on Tuesday June 13 as I share some reflections on what IPCC says on #adaptation feasibility of human #mobility across different regions and population groups in #Africa @csir_stepri