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Publication Janina
/ News, Research

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
/ News, Research

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
/ News, Research

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
/ 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.

PACSMAC Publikation
/ 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.”

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

Uni Nova Janina Grabs
/ 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…

Fieldtrip Colombia 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.

Zukunftstag Basel 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.

Seminar Dr. Axel Marx
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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).