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06 Feb 2026 / Research

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.

30 Jan 2026 / News, Research

New publication: Rethinking climate resilience in the coffee sector

A new article by Janina Grabs and PACSMAC project partners has been published in World Development: “Resilience of what and for whom? Climate change mitigation and adaptation in the global, Ethiopian, and Tanzanian coffee sectors.”

17 Dec 2025 / News, Research

New study: How can car dependency be reduced in rural areas?

A new study with participation from the University of Basel explores how car dependency in rural areas can be reduced. Key factors include improved public transport services, integrated on-demand mobility options and targeted measures…

01 Dec 2025 / News, Research, People

"Coffee connects us with the whole world” – On sustainability in global supply chains with Prof Janina Grabs

How can global supply chains for coffee, cocoa and palm oil be socially and ecologically responsible? In this interview, Janina Grabs explains how public policy and private standards must work together to make production fairer and more…

26 Nov 2025 / News, Research, People

From Basel to Bogotá: EXPECT-AGRI team completes first fieldwork in Colombia

The EXPECT-AGRI team has completed its first fieldwork in Colombia, gathering on-the-ground insights into how the EUDR is taking shape across key agricultural value chains. These findings launch the project into its next research phase.

19 Nov 2025 / News, People

Young Visionaries at Work: Children Design Tomorrow’s Cities

What happens when children are asked to redesign their ideal city? A surprising mix of creativity, imagination, and smart ideas for a greener and more vibrant urban future.

17 Oct 2025 / News, Research, Events

Beyond Either–Or: Exploring Qualitative Comparative Analysis with Dr. Axel Marx (KU Leuven)

How can researchers systematically compare complex cases without losing nuance? Dr. Axel Marx from KU Leuven will introduce the logic and practice of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA).