Joram Tarusarira is an Associate Professor in Religious Studies at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society. His work bridges religion, conflict, and climate security. He holds a PhD from the University of Leipzig (2015) and has extensive post-doctoral and field experience in Africa. Expertise: Religion & Conflict, Climate Security, Peacebuilding Leadership: Coordinator of MA Religion, Conflict and Globalisation Funding: NWO Idea Generator Grant for 'Invoking the Sacred' project Research focuses on sacred dimensions of climate conflicts, African peacebuilding strategies, and religion's role in human security. He leads interdisciplinary projects like CGIAR Climate Security Initiative and contributes to policy frameworks globally. Awards: NWO Grant (2020), CGIAR Recognition (2023) Teaching: Methodology clinics, Ethics & Secularity courses His 70+ publications analyze intersections of religion, climate change, and security in Africa. Current projects investigate Northern Mozambique's climate conflicts and Ugandan veterans' identity dynamics.










