Activities
Partners meeting took place on September 24th, 2024
On September 24th, 2024, a virtual meeting was held with partners of the RECC-LUM project, involving HAW Hamburg University, University of The Gambia and WASCAL Competence Center. Professor Walter Leal from the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany) opened the meeting with a welcome, highlighting the importance of teamwork. Team Gambia shared updates on their […]
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Identification of the borehole drilling spot at the pilot site
During this visit, our team engaged in a discussion with the water engineer, who identified the optimal location for drilling the borehole based on several key factors. The engineer explained these considerations to the beneficiary farmers at the pilot site, ensuring they understood the process and the reasoning behind the selected spot.
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Socioeconomic study at the pilot site
These activities included one-on-one interview with the beneficiary farmers, focusing on the current state of their livelihoods prior to the project’s intervention.
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Training of data collectors for pilot site data collection
During the training, data collectors were instructed on the survey tools and the translation of questions into the local language before data collection. This preparation ensures that the data collectors fully understand the questions and can accurately transcribe the required data using tablets.
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Symposium on Climate Change and Land Use and Land Management in Africa
The Symposium on Climate Change and Land Use and Land Management in Africa gathered more than 50 participants from Europe and Africa to address the intersection of climate change and land use challenges in the region. Through presentations and discussions sessions, the Symposium facilitated the exchange of best practices, research findings, and case studies on […]
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Reference: Online seminar on Scientific Publishing, 22nd October 2024, 14:00 to 16:00 (CET – Central European Time)
As an initiative of the European School of Sustainability Science and Research (ESSSR) https://esssr.eu/ and the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme https://www.haw-hamburg.de/en/ftz-nk/programmes/iusdrp/, Professor Walter Leal ;https://walterleal.info/ is offering an online seminar on “Scientific Publishing” on 22nd October 2024, 14:00 to 16:00 (CET – Central European Time). This event is also being coordinated by the FTZ-NK […]
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Call for Contributions – 8 Nov 2024 online – Expert Seminar on Climate Change and Infectious Diseases in Africa
On behalf of Prof. Walter Leal, head of the Research and Transfer Centre Sustainable Development and Climate Change Management at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany, and Chairman of the Interdisciplinary Expert Centre on Climate Change and Health(IECCCH), we are pleased to share this call for contributions with you. The IECCCH is organizing the Online […]
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New Paper Open Access Paper: An assessment of priorities in handling climate change impacts on infrastructures
Climate change is likely to significantly impact the world’s infrastructure. Rising temperatures, increased precipitation, and rising sea levels are all likely to stress critical infrastructures. For instance, rising temperatures can lead to infrastructure damage from extreme heat events. This can cause roads and bridges to buckle or crack, leading to costly repairs and potential traffic […]
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