ECLAS–Africa

ECLAS AFRICA East, Central and Southern Africa Conference for Senior Church Leaders and Scientists DAY 2 | Panel Discussion Faith-Based Climate and Food Security Champions As part of Day 2 of the ECLAS Africa Conference, participants engaged in an important panel discussion on Faith-Based Climate and Food Security Champions. The discussion brought together voices from the church, academia and science to explore the role of faith communities in responding to climate change and strengthening food security across Africa. The panel featured: Dr. John Mponda – Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi Dr. Julius Kithinji – St. Paul’s University, Kenya Dr. Helga Nsang Jam – CBUI, Cameroon Rev. Geoffrey Pilirani Jonasi – Lake Malawi Anglican University, Malawi How can faith communities, church leaders and scientists work together to strengthen climate change adaptation and food security in our communities? We’d love to hear from you: What role do you believe the Church can play in building climate-resilient and food-secure communities across Africa? #eclas #eclasafrica #KUHeS #SPUKENYA

The East, Central and Southern Conference for Senior Church Leaders and Scientists DAY 2 | Sub-theme 3: Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security Day 2 featured an insightful keynote presentation by Dr. John Mponda from Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), focusing on Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security. Dr. Mponda delivered a good and engaging presentation, bringing valuable insights into the challenges posed by climate change and the need for practical approaches to strengthen adaptation, resilience and food security across communities. His presentation contributed to meaningful reflection and discussion on how science and faith can work together to respond to climate-related challenges and build more resilient and sustainable communities. ECLAS Africa continues to provide a platform where senior church leaders and scientists come together to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration and explore solutions to pressing challenges facing our region. #eclas #eclasafrica #climatechange #KUHeS #spukenya

ECLAS Africa in Malawi | EAST, CENTRAL $ SOUTHERN AFRICA CONFERENCE | 1ST-3RD SEPTEMBER 2026 The East, Central & Southern Africa Conference for Senior Church Leaders and Scientists officially gets underway at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), Malawi. The conference brings together senior church leaders, scientists, academics and other stakeholders to engage the theme: “The Intersection of Science, Culture, Religion and Theology in the Provision of Healthcare.” Day 1 features keynote contributions from Prof. Chosefu Chemorion, Director of ECLAS Africa; Prof. Esther Mombo, Vice Chancellor of St. Paul’s University; and Rev. Dr. Lawrence J. H. Chipao, Vice Chancellor of Malawi Assemblies of God University. The gathering reflects ECLAS Africa’s commitment to fostering constructive dialogue between science, theology, religion and African cultural contexts, particularly in addressing critical questions surrounding healthcare. 📍 Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi 📅 1st–3rd September 2026 #ECLASAfrica #ECLAS #Scienceandtheology #Healthcare #FaithandScience #Malawi #KUHeS #Africanleadership #Theology #Science

ECLAS Africa in Malawi | EAST, CENTRAL $ SOUTHERN AFRICA CONFERENCE | 1ST-3RD SEPTEMBER 2026 The East, Central & Southern Africa Conference for Senior Church Leaders and Scientists officially gets underway at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), Malawi. The conference brings together senior church leaders, scientists, academics and other stakeholders to engage the theme: “The Intersection of Science, Culture, Religion and Theology in the Provision of Healthcare.” Day 1 features keynote contributions from Prof. Chosefu Chemorion, Director of ECLAS Africa; Prof. Esther Mombo, Vice Chancellor of St. Paul’s University; and Rev. Dr. Lawrence J. H. Chipao, Vice Chancellor of Malawi Assemblies of God University. The gathering reflects ECLAS Africa’s commitment to fostering constructive dialogue between science, theology, religion and African cultural contexts, particularly in addressing critical questions surrounding healthcare. 📍 Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi 📅 1st–3rd September 2026 #ECLASAfrica #ECLAS #Scienceandtheology #Healthcare #FaithandScience #Malawi #KUHeS #Africanleadership #Theology #Science

ECLAS Africa in Malawi | EAST, CENTRAL $ SOUTHERN AFRICA CONFERENCE | 1ST-3RD SEPTEMBER 2026 The East, Central & Southern Africa Conference for Senior Church Leaders and Scientists officially gets underway at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), Malawi. The conference brings together senior church leaders, scientists, academics and other stakeholders to engage the theme: “The Intersection of Science, Culture, Religion and Theology in the Provision of Healthcare.” Day 1 features keynote contributions from Prof. Chosefu Chemorion, Director of ECLAS Africa; Prof. Esther Mombo, Vice Chancellor of St. Paul’s University; and Rev. Dr. Lawrence J. H. Chipao, Vice Chancellor of Malawi Assemblies of God University. The gathering reflects ECLAS Africa’s commitment to fostering constructive dialogue between science, theology, religion and African cultural contexts, particularly in addressing critical questions surrounding healthcare. 📍 Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi 📅 1st–3rd September 2026 #ECLASAfrica #ECLAS #Scienceandtheology #Healthcare #FaithandScience #Malawi #KUHeS #Africanleadership #Theology #Science

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