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AWARE Fair
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AWARE Sound Fair 2026: Sustainability Through Music and Practice

In the afternoon/evening of the 13th June 2026, the University of Basel will host the AWARE Sound Fair 2026, a student-led event, constructed from the course “The Sound of Sustainability: From Theory to Festival – Coordinating a Greener…

Deutschlandkultur Janina Grabs
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The Global Coffee Economy: Prices, Power and Regulation

A new radio feature from "Deutschlandfunk Kultur" explores how rising prices, supply chain dynamics and regulation are transforming the global coffee sector. Janina Grabs provides insights on sustainability governance and current policy…

New Publication!
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Understanding Stakeholder Engagement in Living Labs

A new study co-authored by parts of our research group at the University of Basel examines how different stakeholder groups engage in living labs for sustainability transitions. The findings highlight shared motivations but diverse barriers…

Publication Janina
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Climate Change and Regulatory Reform in Tanzania’s Coffee Sector

A new study analyzes how climate change and domestic regulatory reforms are reshaping coffee value chain governance in Tanzania. The findings show that smallholder farmers face increasing pressures despite reform efforts.

Grabs Publication
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Climate Change as a Business Strategy in the Coffee Sector

A new Open Access study by Janina Grabs analyzes how climate governance reshapes global coffee value chains. The article highlights who benefits from emerging carbon markets—and who carries the risks.

Adam Publication
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New Publication: The Role of Religion in Climate Action and Sustainable Development

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book chapter by Adam Xavier Hearn, Jens Koehrsen, and Ann-Lea Buzzi

Fieldtrip Côte d'Ivoire
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EXPECT-AGRI field research underway in Côte d’Ivoire

The EXPECT-AGRI research group has arrived in Côte d’Ivoire and will be conducting field research across the country in the coming weeks.

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12 May 2026
Time: 11:30  - 13:00

Location: Online (Teams)

Organizer: Manipal Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (MISHA), together with Radboud University and the University of Fribourg

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Book Launch: Handbook of Research on Sustainability and Governance

On 12 May 2026, Janina Grabs (University of Basel) will participate in the online launch event for the newly published Handbook of Research on Sustainability and Governance (Edward Elgar Publishing).
22 May 2026
Time: 12:30  - 13:15

Location: Faculty of Law, seminarroom S6, HG.52

Organizer: Sustainable Future Research Network

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Sustainable Future Research Lunch

The Sustainable Future Research Lunch brings together PhD students, postdocs and professors for a dynamic exchange of ideas and fresh perspectives on sustainability research.
13 Jun 2026
Time: 12:00  - 22:00

Location: Universität Basel

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AWARE Sound Fair 2026: Sustainability Through Music and Practice

In the afternoon/evening of the 13th June 2026, the University of Basel will host the AWARE Sound Fair 2026, a student-led event, constructed from the course “The Sound of Sustainability: From Theory to Festival – Coordinating a Greener…

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