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Rising Waters, Rising Concerns: Research Project Reveals Causes Behind Kenya's Expanding Rift Valley

Kenya's Rift Valley lakes, recognized as RAMSAR wetlands of international importance and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, have experienced unprecedented water level rises since 2010, threatening both ecosystems and communities. Lake Baringo, with a catchment area of 6,600 km², exemplifies this crisis—its water level rose dramatically from 972 m above sea level before 2009 to 981.5 m in 2020, an increase of 9.5 m. Recent measurements show levels approaching this historic peak again.

3 min lesen · 03. April 2025
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Traditional Mongolian Veterinary medicine plants

Traditional veterinary medicine in Mongolia has been largely overlooked, despite its deep historical roots and ecological significance. This interdisciplinary KoEF project combined biological, phytochemical, socio-cultural, and philological research to document and analyze traditional veterinary practices, fostering international collaboration and paving the way for future studies.

3 min lesen · 11. März 2025
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Welt im Ohr: Welttag der Sozialen Arbeit: Eine unentbehrliche Disziplin in der EZA

Am 18. März ist Internationaler Tag der Sozialen Arbeit. Die akademische Disziplin steht in enger Verbindung mit den Bereichen Sozialarbeit und Menschenrechte und leistet einen signifikanten Beitrag zur EZA. Ö1 Campusradio 28.02.25, 20:00-21:00 Uhr

2 min lesen · 28. Februar 2025
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Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education (SASTE) Grant - 4th Call open until November 2025

The SASTE grant supports high potentials from Sub Sahara Africa working in the field of Agriculture, Forestry, Water Management, Renewable Energies, Nutritional Science, Human and Veterinary Medicine for a research stay in Austria. In case of strong involvement of Technical Sciences and IT in research projects of the mentioned fields, these areas of research are also eligible for application.

2 min lesen · 26. Februar 2025
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Welt im Ohr: Von Energiekrise zu Energiewende - Perspektiven aus Europa und Subsahara-Afrika

Über Wege in eine nachhaltigere Energie-Zukunft diskutieren der Physiker J. Schmidl und die Biologin S. Geissler (Wh Aug. 22) mit A. Obrecht u. E. Kirsch. Ö1 Campusradio 14.02.25, 20:00-21:00 Uhr

2 min lesen · 14. Februar 2025
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Entwicklungsforschung

Strengthening Biosecurity in Armenia: Highlights from the ArmBioClimate Team's Visit to Vienna

A recent visit by the Armenian project team to Vienna enhanced scientific exchange, highlighted notable contributions at a major conference, and fostered collaborative planning and skill development

3 min lesen · 11. Februar 2025
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Welt im Ohr: 10 Jahre APPEAR: „Hörschau“ Gender und Entwicklung

Gender in Entwicklungsforschung und EZA: Expertinnen diskutieren Strategien und Perspektiven für nachhaltige Entwicklung. Ö1 Campusradio, 31.01.25 20:00-21:00 Uhr (Wh 22.10.20)

2 min lesen · 31. Jänner 2025
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Entwicklungsforschung

Africa-UniNet & KoEF project meeting held at Haramaya University, Ethiopia

Team members of an Africa-UniNet project and a KoEF project held a meeting at Haramaya University from 14-15 November 2024.

2 min lesen · 15. Jänner 2025
© Adiyadolgor Basaanjav

Wissenschaftskommunikation Entwicklungsforschung

Terminology planning strategy and terminology infrastructure for Mongolia

The recently completed KoEF project established a comprehensive strategy and infrastructure for terminology planning in Mongolia, enhancing education, research, and cultural preservation. Key outcomes include the launch of Terminology.mn, capacity building for local experts, and sustainable collaboration to support the country’s academic and technological progress.

3 min lesen · 13. Jänner 2025
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Municipal Solid Waste Management in Uganda

Francis Okori presents research at the ISWA World Congress.

2 min lesen · 03. Jänner 2025
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The nexus between urbanisation and housing in Ethiopia

Moges Wubet Shita researches housing, livelihoods, and land use in Ethiopia’s rapidly expanding cities.

3 min lesen · 03. Jänner 2025
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Skills for Green and Just Transitions

The conference, titled “Skills for Green and Just Transitions – Potential and Challenges with a Focus on Africa and South-Eastern Europe”, was held on 18 October 2024, at ÖFSE in Vienna, Austria. It brought together experts from the Global South and North to exchange knowledge and experiences on greening skills and fostering sustainable development.

3 min lesen · 18. Dezember 2024