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Wageningen University (WU) is one of the top European Life Science Universities and is particularly strong in agriculture and biodiversity research and applied research to underpin management and policy. Research and education of WU are based on a fundamental scientific approach, but strongly geared towards application in practice. This is achieved through the close collaboration between different fields of expertise including both natural, economic and social sciences. WU has a long tradition of both participating and coordinating large-scale national and international research projects and programs funded by organizations such as the national government, EC and ESF.

The activities of the Global Change Research Institute – CzechGlobe focus on issues of environmental sciences, and in particular on the problem of global climate change (GCC), which by its nature and possible consequences extends beyond the basic thematic segments of atmosphere, ecosystem, and socio-economic system. GCC has become an ecological, sociological and technical problem of the present with a global impact, the solution of which requires profound expert knowledge.

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Germany, was established in 1991 and is one of the world’s leading research centres in the field of environmental research, enjoying high social recognition. It demonstrates ways in which sustainable use of natural resources is possible for the benefit of both mankind and the environment. The UFZ currently employs around 1100 people across 38 departments focussing on the following research areas in a highly integrative manner: (i) Environment and Society, (ii) Ecosystems of the Future, (iii) Water Resources and Environment, (iv) Chemicals in the Environment, (v) Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology, (vi) Smart Models and Monitoring.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management is committed to improving quality of life, access and mobility in a clean, safe and sustainable environment. The Ministry strives to create an efficient network of roads, railways, waterways and airways, effective water management to protect against flooding, and improved air and water quality.

The Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) is a non-profit civil association, of regional action, of an international nature. CATIE is a scientific and educational institution whose fundamental purpose is research and postgraduate teaching in the field of agricultural sciences and renewable natural resources applied to the American tropics. CATIE's mission is to improve the well-being of humanity through scientific research and postgraduate education applied to development, conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.

Sustainabilogy is the research and consulting SME owned by Dr. J. David Tàbara focusing on advanced knowledge integration for sustainability. Sustainabilogy provides quality and innovative services to universities, public administrations, non-governmental think-tanks and foundations working in in integrated transdisciplinary research and education.

The University of Ghana, the premier university in Ghana, was founded as the University College of the Gold Coast by Ordinance on August 11, 1948 for the purpose of providing and promoting university education, learning and research.  It aims to produce the next generation of thought leaders to drive national development. Through its research institutes and other centres of learning and research, faculty members are involved in studies that support policy making for national development, often in collaboration with other international institutions.

Wageningen University & Research is a collaboration between Wageningen University and the Wageningen Research foundation. The strength of Wageningen University & Research lies in its ability to join the forces of specialised research institutes and the university. It also lies in the combined efforts of the various fields of natural and social sciences. This union of expertise leads to scientific breakthroughs that can quickly be put into practice and be incorporated into education. This is the Wageningen Approach.

Pensoft is an independent academic publishing company, well known worldwide for its novel cutting-edge publishing tools, workflows and methods for text and data publishing of journals, books and conference materials. Through its Research and Technical Development department, the company is involved in various research and technology projects. Pensoft also provides services in website design and development, building of integrated publishing platforms and in science communication.

Founded in 1559, the University of Geneva enjoys worldwide recognition and ranks amongst the top 100 best universities in the world. A polyvalent institution, it fosters the emergence of inter- and multidisciplinary fields in both research and teaching. It constantly strengthens its links with international Geneva, whilst contributing to the cultural, social and economic development of the region, notably through the promotion of research and its expertise in a wide range of fields.

WRI Europe represents the World Resources Institute in Europe. Led from a regional hub in The Hague, WRI Europe works to increase the Institute’s global impact by fostering innovative partnerships, sharing WRI research findings and ensuring that WRI learns from European insights and experience in development and environmental protection.

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 16,000 staff and 50,000 students from over 150 different countries. Through a progressive approach to teaching and research, UCL’s world leading academics, curious students and outstanding staff continually pursue excellence, break boundaries and make an impact on real world problems.