Tourism that in particular enables people in the region to benefit can contribute to sustainable development. And the guests also benefit from fair travel.

Jointly overcoming global challenges: the DAAD is funding Global Centres in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Two researchers share insights into their work.

Humboldtian Professor Uchendu has launched a challenging project: She wants the University of Nigeria in Nsukka to become one of the neatest places in Nigeria.

Commitment to volunteering enriches society. Two Germany-alumni talk about their commitment – and how it benefits them.

What impact does climate change have on conflict resolutions? Environmental engineer and DAAD alumnus Dr Moncef Bouaziz has not only dealt with this issue at this year’s Global Diplomacy Lab.

DAAD alumnus Hani Sewilam has developed a model that extracts six products from sunlight and seawater without producing waste. His main aim is to assure water and food security.

Dr Alassan Assani Seidou is the first early career researcher from Benin to be distinguished with the Green Talents Award. His research interests include a scientific basis for sustainable production processes in the livestock sector – his childhood was beneficial to this.

Parmita Ghosh provides her technical know-how and innovative methods to help farmers in Eastern India obtain better harvests. This young agricultural engineer’s achievements have now been recognised with the Green Talents Award 2020.

DAAD alumnae Dr Gabriela Figueroa Miranda and Dr Viviana Rincón Montes are working as postdocs at Forschungszentrum Jülich to develop a new and highly effective rapid test for malaria. They were accordingly honoured with the Innovation Award of the State of NRW in May 2022.

Mario Cornaló tells us what brought him to Germany for a semester abroad, and why working in the European energy sector is so exciting for him now. 

What is it that defines social, sustainable and smart urban environments – and how can they become a reality? A symposium for DAAD alumni in Leipzig revealed stimulating approaches.

From bottom of the food chain to executive and co-founder of a major video games company: how help from the DAAD enabled Ortwin Sam Freyermuth to make it to the top.