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Event Summary: 15th S-DHG Forum 2025

Around 60 participants from funding agencies and organisations across Europe and around the world came together for the 15th S-DHG Forum 2025 – the Forum of the Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Higher Education Group (S-DHG), which took place in November 2025 at OeAD in Vienna. The meeting focused on a central challenge: how to communicate the value of higher education cooperation with the Global South during a time of increasing global uncertainty, shrinking budgets, and shifting political priorities.

3 min read · 04. December 2025
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Gerald Kwikiriza contributes to global dialogue on conserving the Lake Victoria fishery

APPEAR scholar Gerald Kwikiriza presented his PhD research World Aquaculture Safari 2025 Conference, engaging with leading researchers and policymakers committed to conserving one of Africa’s most vital fisheries.

2 min read · 17. November 2025
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Internationalization in challenging times: Report on the 15th ANIE Conference in Kampala

As global uncertainties mount, African higher education institutions are rethinking what it means to internationalize.

5 min read · 20. October 2025
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Mountains of the Moon University celebrates successful closure of the Agroecology Rwenzori Project

Mountains of the Moon University hosted a colourful dinner to mark the close of the the APPEAR project AER Phase II, celebrating its achievements in advancing agroecology education, research, and community transformation across the Rwenzori region.

2 min read · 30. September 2025
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Strengthening Agroforestry Education and Practices in Ethiopia | First annual report

The LINK project is advancing agroforestry education and sustainable livelihoods in Ethiopia. From stakeholder engagement to academic publications, its first year has laid the groundwork for long-term impact.

2 min read · 29. September 2025
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Report on the kick-off meeting of REVITAL-MU-ADU

In July 2025, Mekelle University, in partnership with Adigrat University and international collaborators, inaugurated the REVITAL-MU-ADU Project under the theme “Revitalizing Mekelle and Adigrat Universities’ Academic Capacity Post-Conflict: Introducing Peri-Urban Agroforestry for Climate Resilience, Forest Restoration, and Women’s Livelihood Enhancement.”

2 min read · 18. September 2025
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From Global Expert to Local Champion: Paul T. Yillia’s Energy Ecosystem Vision for Sierra Leone

Dr. Paul Yillia is turning global experience into local impact—electrifying rural clinics, powering sustainable businesses, and building strong ecosystems for decentralized energy in Sierra Leone. Through TENN and national leadership roles, he’s driving climate-smart innovation at the energy–livelihood–healthcare nexus.

2 min read · 01. September 2025
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Biocontrol under climate change| ArmBioClimate| Report on 2nd project year| April 2024 - March 2025

The APPEAR Project ArmBioClimate, a collaborative initiative between Armenian and Austrian academic institutions, continues to demonstrate progress in strengthening Armenia’s resilience to biodiversity loss, zoonotic threats, and climate change. The project promotes interdisciplinary research, academic innovation, and long-term capacity building—aiming to develop sustainable, science-based solutions to environmental and public health challenges.

3 min read · 19. August 2025
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Improving genetic biocontrol | ArmBioClimate | Report on 1st project year | April 2023 - March 2024

Remarkable progress has already been made in achieving the APPEAR ArmBioClimate ("Strengthening genetic Biocontrol capacities under Climate Change in Armenia") project's objectives during the first reporting period.With the launch of a new master’s programme in Environmental Protection and Biosecurity at Yerevan State University, the project takes a major leap in tackling climate-related health and environmental challenges in Armenia. Through curriculum reform, pioneering genetic research on jackals, and strong local and international collaborations, the initiative is shaping a new era of biosecurity education and research.

2 min read · 19. August 2025
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Sustainable rural tourism in Mozambique | Report on 2nd project year | April 2024 - March 2025

CAST Mozambique’s second project year focused on capacity building and stakeholder engagement to prepare the ground for a new Master’s degree in Sustainable Rural Tourism.

2 min read · 19. August 2025
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Sustainable rural tourism in Mozambique | Report on 1st project year | April 2023 - March 2024

The APPEAR project, CAST Mozambique ("Capacity Building for Sustainable Rural Tourism in Mozambique") is paving the way for sustainable rural tourism through strong academic partnerships and targeted capacity-building efforts in higher education. From curriculum needs analysis and stakeholder engagement to the launch of a multilingual project website, its first year laid a solid foundation for deeper impact and innovation in the years ahead.

3 min read · 19. August 2025
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Published: APPEAR III project evaluation 2025

The evaluation covered projects from the current APPEAR III phase implemented across nine countries and six subcontinental regions.

1 min read · 11. August 2025