CRC Future Rural Africa Kicks-Off Third Funding Phase With Workshop in Namibia

On 3 and 4 September 2026, the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) Future Rural Africa marked the start of its third funding phase with a kick-off event and workshop at the Katima Mulilo Campus of the University of Namibia (UNAM).

The opening session included welcome remarks from Michael Bollig, co-spokesperson of the CRC TRR Future Rural Africa and Kenneth Matengu, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Namibia.

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Jan Börner, Project A01 “Future Carbon Storage” during his project presentation.

In the afternoon, project teams presented their research. On 4 September, participants explored the CRC’s research in greater depth through working groups and field trips.

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Poster outlining the CRC Future Rural Africa’s research.



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