South African Brics Think Tank

Climate change is not only an environmental issue; it is also a social, political, economic, and human question.

The South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT), in partnership with the Centre for Gender and Africa Studies, Miranda House, University of Delhi, will host the 4th instalment of the Africa Dialogue Series on: BRICS and Climate Change Algeria and Clean Energy Transitions in BRICS Plus

The dialogue will explore clean energy transitions, BRICS Plus cooperation, and the role of knowledge in shaping more sustainable and inclusive futures.

Register to be a part of the conversation.

RSVP link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VtGI6DpFQku2z1N8LEJdvw #/registration

Climate change is no longer just an environmental issue, it is a question of power, partnership, and the future of the Global South.

As global dynamics shift, the role of countries like Egypt and the United Arab Emirates within BRICS raises important questions about Africa’s place in shaping sustainable futures.

The third instalment of the Africa Dialogue Series brings this conversation into focus.

Missed the second instalment. Catch up on the conversation and see how the dialogue is evolving.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KC3mhhSxSQKXS8DLqPU6DQ #/registration
Watch previous session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr6LuMpQbqs

Observer Research Foundation How BRICS Manages 10 Nations, 100 Priorities

Through the collaboration with the Centre for Gender and Africa Studies at Miranda House, University of Delhi, and the University of the Free State, The African Dialogue Series continues bringing together leading voices to advance critical conversations on BRICS and climate change.

For those who may have missed the opening engagement, the first instalment offers a valuable foundation to the series, the full recording remains available to revisit that conversation.

Watch the full recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3A7XLV6C3c

Building on this, the conversation now moves forward to the next dialogue, BRICS and Climate Change: Ethiopia and Iran, where attention turns to how emerging economies are navigating the complexities of climate governance, development priorities, and shifting geopolitical realities within a multipolar world.

Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/z1AHunpISEarCrCAE1Sxsw

Join the conversation as the Global South continues to shape the future of climate and development.

Climate change is no longer only an environmental concern, it is a geopolitical, developmental, and justice question for the Global South.

The South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT) is proud to contribute to the Africa Dialogue Series on BRICS: Geopolitics and Climate Change, in partnership with the Centre for Gender and Africa Studies, Miranda House, University of Delhi.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing Global South scholarship and policy dialogue on energy transitions, climate governance, and equitable development. By convening leading voices across BRICS and Africa, the dialogue foregrounds perspectives that are often marginal in global climate debates.

We look forward to the conversations that will emerge and to strengthening transnational knowledge partnerships across the BRICS network.

MS Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDU2OTJkNGQtMTk1My00ZWNmLTk2OTItNTAzZTc1ZTk2Njhl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%228efc1bb9-b90f-4a48-bf6c-ba0686193b80%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2209e88293-41e8-441d-a3d9-9b31c6497064%22%7d

As the NIHSS enters a new chapter of strategic growth and global engagement, we are pleased to share that Prof Mogamme Masoga, Chairperson of the NIHSS Board, has been appointed by the Honourable Minister of Higher Education, as the new Chairperson of the South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT).

This appointment reflects Prof Masoga’s enduring contribution to the advancement of humanities and social sciences, and his commitment to advancing African-centred scholarship within the global knowledge economy.

We congratulate Prof Masoga on his appointment and welcome his leadership as he takes on this significant national mandate.

For further information visit our website: https://sabtt.org.za/newly-appointed-sabtt-chairperson/

The Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea), with the support of the South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT), will host the launch of the special Revista Tempo do Mundo dossier on BRICS.

This launch marks an important moment in strengthening research cooperation and advancing shared perspectives ahead of Brazil’s 2025 BRICS chair-ship. The special issue brings together timely analyses that deepen understanding of global governance, development pathways, and the role of BRICS in shaping a more inclusive international order.

Date: 09 December 2025
Time: 14:30 SAST (09:30 BRT)

Join the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/WgUmd4ft1ew

The NIHSS and SABTT are honoured to contribute to this collaborative knowledge platform and look forward to engaging with partners across the BRICS community.

The South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT) and the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) are proud to support the upcoming launch of Peace, Security, and Economy Research Intersections, edited by Prof Nirmala Gopal and Prof Gert Kruger of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. This significant volume, part of the Alternation African Scholarship Book Series (Volume #21), explores critical linkages between peace, security, and economic transformation within the BRICS and Global South contexts.

Join us for an inspiring Black-Tie evening as we celebrate scholarship that strengthens South Africa’s contribution to global dialogue and knowledge exchange.

Date: Friday, 28 November 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Howard College Law Theatre, University of KwaZulu-Natal
RSVP by 10 November 2025: Sbalie Kimberly Hadebe | [email protected] | 074 435 6167

This initiative is proudly supported by the SABTT and the NIHSS, affirming our shared commitment to advancing African-centred scholarship.

The South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT) and the NIHSS are proud to support the upcoming ACSUS-ORP Conference: “Africa, the United States, and the Geoeconomics of the Seas.”

Hosted by the African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS-UP) and the Ocean Regions Programme (ORP) at the University of Pretoria, the conference will bring together leading scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to explore Africa/US maritime relations and global
geoeconomic shifts.

This initiative is proudly supported by SABTT and the NIHSS, reaffirming our shared commitment to advancing dialogue, scholarship, and South Africa’s voice in global knowledge partnerships.