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Why there is no “Real World” vs. “Scientific Numbers”

Virginia — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:11:32 +0000

The problem of aggravating hunger in the world is one of the most recurring topics for every student of economics, environmental science etc. Most of the time, however, it is treated more as a grievous occurrence happening somewhere, and there is probably some NGO dealing with the matter already, right? Continue...

Keynote Speakers Revisited

Virginia — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:17:54 +0000

Here is our video feature on two keynote speakers from yesterday's opening, former colleagues Brave Ndisale and Shenggen Fan, who so kindly found some time for us amidst their busy schedules. The talk was about women in food systems and the interplay of international organizations after a fairly discussed opening ceremony.

Guten (Tropen) Tag!

Virginia — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:56:54 +0000

Welcome to the 17th Tropentag, the conference for Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural and Natural Resource Management! This year hosted by the Humboldt University in Berlin, it is brimming with participants from many countries and from all different backgrounds and experiences. Continue...