Research for Sustainability (FONA)

2026 – Award as an Early Career Scientist

In recognition of her research work - particularly within the framework of the BMFTR project HI-CLiF - Dr. Nivedita Sairam was awarded the “Arne Richter Award for Outstanding Early Career Scientists” in 2026.

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WASA projects reach first milestones and gain political visibility

The BMFTR funded program to increase water security in Africa (WASA) is well on track. To ensure a lasting impact beyond the program's end in 2028, scientific findings need to be translated into investable solutions. The progress was confirmed by the ministries involved in WASA and the representative of the African Ministers' Council on Water.

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Accelerating the green transition for a sustainable Europe

At European level, research and innovation funding is currently being prepared for the period from 2028. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is providing impetus in the field of sustainability research. These contributions are intended to be incorporated into the development of the successor program to Horizon Europe.

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In the WRAP 2.0 research programme, scientists investigated the impacts of climate change on West Africa. For example, longer and more intense dry seasons are having an increasing impact on local agriculture.

Results of the WRAP 2.0 climate research projects in West Africa

How is climate change affecting West Africa? How can we tackle the impacts? Six African-German WASCAL research projects developed innovative methods and tools. They presented the results at the final conference.

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30.04.2026 Water Management

Applications for the Digital Green Talents Award 2026 will open soon

From May 15 to June 15, 2026, young international researchers working at the intersection of digitalization and sustainability are invited to apply for the Digital Green Talents Award. The German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) ...

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23.04.2026 Water Management

New call for proposals promotes transferable water technology innovations

Demand for modern water and wastewater technologies is steadily growing worldwide. In Germany alone, estimates suggest that around 800 billion euros will be required for investment in water management infrastructure over the next 20 years. To drive ...

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Working together for sustainable cities – the projects funded by the BMFTR SURE initiative have entered the implementation phase.

18.12.2025 Climate

Sustainable Urban Development: Start of the SURE Implementation Phase

How can urban regions achieve sustainable and climate-resilient development? Over the past four years, ten projects of the SURE funding priority have been conducting joint research in Asia and Germany. Now it is time to implement the results.

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06.11.2025 Energy

WASCAL’s Innovative Ideas Competition for Sustainable Energy (WISE)

For the first time, WASCAL is launching the competition “WISE – Innovative Ideas Competition for Sustainable Energy”, aimed at promoting innovative approaches to sustainable energy in West Africa. The call runs from 1 November to 31 December 2025 and is ...

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