Africa has made its mark on the world stage in terms of coming up with green initiatives, that will help sustain our planet for generations to come. Researchers from Benin, Ghana, Malawi, Madagascar, and Nigeria flew the African flag high at this years Green Talents Competition in Berlin Germany.
Benin
Dr Alassan ASSANI SEIDOU, Researcher at the Laboratory of Ecology, Health and Animal Production (LESPA), UNIVERSITY OF PARAKOU, BENIN; Research focus: agroforestry, socio-ecological approach, and sustainable adaptation strategies
Alassan’s research intention impressed the jury with its potential to provide urgently needed insights for developing effective strategies in the livestock sector to cope with climate change in Benin.
Egypt
Muhammad HEGAZY, PhD Student in Architectural Engineering, OSAKA UNIVERSITY, JAPAN; Research focus: building performance, daylighting, user-oriented sustainable design, real-time simulation, and virtual reality
The jury appreciated Muhammad’s interdisciplinary approach in the field of sustainable architecture and also acknowledged his research methods using new media tools such as virtual reality.
Ghana
Dr Amos DARKO, Research Assistant Professor, THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, HONG KONG, CHINA; Research focus: green/sustainable building and construction
The jury was impressed by this engaged scientist conducting research on a highly relevant issue especially for developing countries with their often young and growing population.
Madagascar
Emma Mamisoa NOMENA, PhD Student in Soft-Matter Physics, UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS; Research focus: fabrication of bio-based materials using renewable ingredients extracted from plants
The jury was impressed by the strong application orientation of Emma’s research and by her social and community involvement.
Malawi
Dr Emmanuel VELLEMU, Lecturer, MALAWI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MALAWI; Research focus: ecosystem services
The jury appreciated Emmanuel’s technically very interesting and methodically challenging approach to the research subject. The interlinking of social aspects and the involvement of local groups and inhabitants in ecological and systemic issues is considered exemplary.
Nigeria
Glory Ikponmwosa EDWARDS, PhD Student in Environmental Systems Analysis, WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY, THE NETHERLANDS; Research focus: integrated adaptation and mitigation pathways for a sustainable rice system
The jury honours Glory’s broad and extensive research profile and the high relevance of her research on sustainable rice production in Nigeria.
The African continent continues to prove its capabilities to the world. Yes the African continent is behind in terms of development as compared to the rest of the world, but that doesn’t stop the people of Africa from competing on the world stage and ensuring that their presences is felt.
About Green Talents
Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas from various fields of research. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers each year. The winners come from numerous countries and scientific disciplines and are recognised for their outstanding achievements in making our societies more sustainable. Selected by a jury of German experts, the award winners are granted unique access to the country’s research elite.
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