HEIs Under HEA Spotlight: CBU & UNILUS Exhibit Climate Innovation
Two Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Copperbelt University (CBU) and the University of Lusaka (UNILUS), are taking centre stage at the Higher Education Authority (HEA) stand at the 97th Agriculture & Commercial Show, showcasing how climate-focused education is translating into real-world solutions.
HEA invited the 2 HEIs to exhibit under its banner as CBU and UNILUS currently offer the highest number of accredited climate-specific learning programmes for public and private HEIs respectively, with CBU offering 10 programmes and UNILUS offering 3.
“We didn’t just want to talk about climate-responsive education. We wanted to show it in action,” said HEA’s Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Birbal Boniface Musoba.
HEA is deeply grateful to Professor Imasiku Nyambe, CBU Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Pinalo Chifwanakeni, UNILUS Vice-Chancellor, for granting permission for their HEIs to exhibit under the Authority’s banner.
CBU is a research powerhouse for climate resilience and it is showcasing its extensive work in climate change, including 2 Major Centres dedicated to sustainability and climate research; 21 Publications covering forestry, mining, biodiversity, and energy; and, 5 Ongoing Projects including aquaculture, organic fertiliser from waste, agroforestry, and sustainable mining.
CBU is being represented by Associate Professor Gillian Kabwe, a leading expert in agroforestry, food systems, and climate-smart landscape design.
“Education is the cornerstone of resilience. Our research directly supports communities and ecosystems under stress,” said Professor Kabwe.
CBU’s accredited climate-specific programmes include: Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy; Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Material; Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Natural Resources Management and Climate Change; Diploma in Environmental Technology; Master of Science and PhD in Climate Change; Master of Science and PhD in Sustainable Agriculture; and, Master of Science and MPhil in Sustainable Mining.
On the other hand, UNILUS is building green solutions from the ground up. The private HEI is being represented by Mrs. Eva Kangwa, Head of the Public Health Department, alongside Ms. Chinyama Mulako, a 4th year Public Health student. Ms. Mulako captivated guests by explaining how climate adaptation principles are integrated into public health education, from waterborne diseases to community risk reduction.
UNILUS is showcasing 12 key initiatives, which include, Participatory Research: co-creating solutions with communities; Community Education: extending knowledge through outreach; and, Greening the Campus: incorporating sustainable infrastructure in its Silverest campus.
UNILUS’s accredited climate-specific programmes include PhD in Environmental Management; Master of Law in Environmental Laws; and, Master of Science in Environmental Management.
By spotlighting these two institutions, HEA is demonstrating the tangible results of accrediting climate-relevant learning programmes and promoting quality education that meets Zambia’s climate adaptation goals.
“Our theme interpretation ‘Adapting to Climate Change through Higher Education’ comes alive through institutions like CBU and UNILUS,” said Mr. Musoba.
Visit HEA’s stand is located at F7, near ZNBC and the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development.
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