Centre for Sustainability Transitions

Agricultural communities and food systems depend on people and institutions willing to grapple with long-term sustainability challenges when short-term pressures push in other directions. The Centre for Sustainability Transitions provides that anchoring role in Stellenbosch—convening researchers, farmers, policymakers, and industry players to examine how the wine and fruit sectors can adapt to climate change, water scarcity, and shifting consumer expectations without abandoning livelihoods. Their work sits at the intersection of ecology, economics, and social stability, acknowledging that sustainable farming isn't an abstract ideal but a practical necessity for regions that export globally and employ thousands locally.