Global change and regional action, a German contribution in West Africa through capacity development and research. The BMBF-funded project WASCAL-DE-Coop at the Institute of Geography and Geology.
The Student Board of the Institute of Geography and Geology at the University of Würzburg hosts a series of presentations from institute’ projects. On 11th of February, the team of WASCAL-DE-Coop is glad to present and to give insight in its teaching and research activities.
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