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  • Local farmers participating in a training
    © Debre Markos University

    Edu4GEO2 | Report on 2nd project year

    The second year of the project was characterised by the reopening of universities in the Amhara region following the outbreak of conflict. This enabled the launch of the Geomatics Master's programme. Courses were delivered using a team-teaching approach, with Austrian lecturers teaching online via Zoom and Ethiopian colleagues providing on-site support. Initial community services were provided for land administration experts and local farmers. Equipment for DMU and BDU teaching and learning activities has been ordered and will be used in future.
    2 min read · 08. May 2025
  • William Okello doing field research
    © Agence Française de Développement (AFD) French Embassy-Uganda.
    Alumni Development Research

    Advancing sustainable water use and ecosystem conservation through research and leadership in Uganda

    Our former scholar William Okello is a leading limnologist and Associate Professor at Soroti University, has over 18 years of experience in aquatic research and environmental leadership. His PhD studies at the University of Vienna profoundly shaped his scientific outlook, inspiring innovations in Uganda’s water ecosystem management and forging lasting international partnerships that continue to drive impactful research.
    3 min read · 02. May 2025
  • Visit of Project262
    © Elke Stinnig

    APPEAR representatives visit Agroecology project in Uganda’s Rwenzori Region

    In January 2025, the APPEAR Office visited the region to strengthen collaboration with universities, farming communities, and cooperatives. The team met with the leadership of Mountains of the Moon University, acknowledging the university’s support and the dedicated efforts of the project team. They also visited Uganda Martyrs University, the Youth United Farmers Group, recognized for its proactive approach to sustainable agriculture, and the Kaghema Aghetereana Cooperative Society, a self reliant organization producing certified organic cocoa.
    8 min read · 22. April 2025
  • photo of project team members in field
    © Lusine Nalbandyan
    Past Events Development Research

    APPEAR in practice 20 | Strengthening Organic Agriculture in Armenia

    Join us on 24 April 2025 at OeAD for an insightful event as we present the outcomes of the Strengthening Organic Agriculture in Armenia project. We will share the results of the APPEAR partnership, delve into the challenges facing Armenia’s organic sector, reflect on the collaboration between Austrian and Armenian institutions, and discuss to the future of organic farming education, research, and outreach in Armenia.
    5 min read · 09. April 2025
  • Training on education quality
    © Lusine_Nalbandyan

    SOAA Project - Advancing Organic Agriculture in Armenia

    The SOAA team is pleased to share updates on project progress, highlighting key developments in strengthening organic agriculture in Armenia. The Rector of ANAU visited BOKU University in Vienna, reconnecting with partners, exploring their experimental station, and reinforcing institutional ties. A training on education quality standards brought BOKU’s expertise to ANAU. At Chir’s House, a unique workshop combined an excursion and a sujukh-making master class, offering full immersion into Armenia’s organic and traditional food culture. Through global partnerships, hands-on learning, and knowledge exchange, SOAA continues to foster a more sustainable and innovative agricultural sector.
    3 min read · 09. April 2025
  • Timothy Omara presents his research on microplastic pollution in Uganda’s Lake Victoria at the ANAKON conference in March 2025
    © Stefan_Boehmdorfer
    activities of scholarship holders

    Investigating Microplastics in Lake Victoria, Uganda

    Timothy Omara, an APPEAR scholar and PhD candidate at BOKU University, presented his research on microplastic pollution in Uganda’s Lake Victoria at the ANAKON conference in March 2025. As part of the APPEAR-funded ECSDevelop project, his study investigates the sources, seasonal variations, and removal of microplastics, contributing valuable insights into environmental sustainability.
    3 min read · 08. April 2025
  • Dr. Gábor Mészáros from BOKU University visited Yerevan State University
    © S. Maghakyan

    Strengthening Biocontrol and Climate Resilience: A Partnership Between BOKU and YSU

    As part of the ArmBioClimate project, Dr. Gábor Mészáros from BOKU University visited Yerevan State University (YSU) to enhance academic collaborations, provide specialized training in R programming, and contribute to curriculum development. His visit fostered key discussions on gender integration, institutional partnerships, and the advancement of biocontrol research in the face of climate change.
    2 min read · 08. April 2025
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