Main focus of this "Outlook Earth" edition are the German-African initiatives to set up the climate competence centres WASCAL and SASSCAL as well as the project “The Future Okavango”, which is part of the funding measure “Sustainable Land Management. “Outlook Earth” is published as a print supplement for the German media magazine “journalist”.
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Access the English electronic version of "Outlook Earth - It's time for Africa" here: download as pdf
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Anyone scanning the news headlines for evidence of an impending climatic disaster can only conclude that there is no catastrophe (for the time being). Very different issues are currently defining the news agenda. more
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is supporting a number of African countries in setting up and running two science centres that will help them tackle the eff ects of climate change. The aim is to form a network of scientists from the continent and motivate governments to engage in joint research activities. Expertise in the region will be developed and strengthened so that the continent does not lose it when the research projects end. more
The Okavango River and its delta feed one of the most important ecosystems in Africa. But the rich biodiversity of this wetland is undergoing radical change: climate change, population growth and exploitation of resources are all endangering the ecosystem, resulting in serious conflicts over land and water. “The Future Okavango” research project aims to help countries in the Okavango region implement concepts for sustainable land use and safeguard the future of this vital lifeline. more