DAAD climapAfrica Expert lecture

Innovative approaches to systems transformation for land use

Expert Lecturer

Prof. Dr. Shuaib Lwasa
Netherlands
IPCC Lead author
Principal Researcher
Global Adaptation Center
Energy Academy Europe
University of Groningen Campus 
 

Course objectivess

1. Transmission of theoretical and practical know-how on innovative approaches to systems transformation for land use and ecological restoration in Africa for daily research and work contexts. 

2. Foster exchange of knowledge and generate new ideas on land-based adaptation and mitigation measures.

3. Learn about specific services and benefits Africa‘s innovative and transformative pathways to natural resources management can bring about.
Innovative approaches to systems transformation for land use

DAAD climapAfrica Expert lecture

Climate models

Identification and application of suitable models for climate research in Africa

Expert Lecturers

Prof. Dr. Andreas Fink
Germany
Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Dr. Marlon Maranan
Germany
Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Course objectivess

Transfer and application of theoretical and practical knowledge on climate models in Africa: 

1. Overview of relevant climate models and on their advantages and limitations.

2. Guidance on methods of error correction and regionalization of models.

3.Discussion and guidance on use of suitable models for participants‘ research questions.

DAAD climapAfrica Expert lecture

Hydro- meteorological climate data

Identification and application of suitable observational data sets for climate research in Africa

Expert Lecturers

Prof. Dr. Andreas Fink
Germany
Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Dr. Marlon Maranan
Germany
Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Course objectivess

Transfer and application of theoretical and practical knowledge of hydro meteorological datasets in Africa

1. Overview of relevant data sources and their advantages and limitations

2. Guidance on conceptual integration of data in research and applications, and clarification of practical issues related to access and application of data

3. Discussion and guidance on evaluating the feasibility of a research project with a given data set