In Atacames, Ecuador, coastal residents face a critical window of just 23 minutes to evacuate during a tsunami, a challenge severely compounded by local poverty and weak infrastructure. To bridge the gap between theory and survival, researchers have developed an interactive app that provides optimized evacuation routes, offering a vital lifeline to the 27,500 residents at risk.

This study combines satellite data with farmers’ knowledge to analyze the vulnerability of agriculture in Morocco. Winter risks are linked to precipitation, while summer resilience depends on individual adaptability. This approach demonstrates that local insights are essential for climate strategies and enable a more nuanced understanding of seasonal risks.

Morocco is increasingly affected by climate change. A study using satellite data and surveys of 3,350 farmers shows that rising heat and reduced rainfall caused cropland to shrink considerably. Farmers are adapting by growing drought-resistant crops and using improved irrigation, ensuring food security in the country.

Dr. Ioana Bouvier joined our research group as new research scientist

How can we boost the resilience of African agroecosystems? Join us on Feb 17, 2026 (14:30 CET) for a talk by Dr. Harison Kipkulei on "Smarter Cropland Insights". Learn how remote sensing and modeling enable climate-smart decisions within the Nile-Basin and beyond.

The DWD Temperature Explorer is a free, browser-based dashboard that allows users to easily explore, visualize, and download historical temperature data from the Deutscher Wetterdienst (German Meteorological Service).

The Chair of Climate Resilience of Cultural Ecosystems at the Center for Climate Resilience, University of Augsburg, has been selected for the Satellite Embeddings Dataset – Small Grants Program, an initiative supported by Google. The funded project, “Predicting Urban Air Pollution in Quito, Ecuador Using Satellite Embeddings and Machine Learning,” is led by Dr. Cesar Ivan Alvarez.

Because many cities lack complete air quality monitoring networks, an interactive web app was developed to visualize monthly median NO? and SO? concentrations worldwide. Users can explore air quality by clicking on a map or entering coordinates, making the tool accessible to researchers and the public.

The research group for Climate Resilience of Human-made Ecosystems made a significant contribution to the International Climate Resilience Conference (iCARE) 2025. Dr. César ?lvarez and Dr. Harison Kipkulei presented important research findings on the effects of climate change and strategies for strengthening resilience among smallholder farmers in the Global South.

Photo @ Yao Gao, Hao Su

Read our latest research on multiple cropping, published with Springer Nature in Communications Earth & Environment.

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Dr. Harison Kipkulei attended the Tropentag 2025 Conference in Bonn, Germany, from 10–12 September.

(Photo Credit: Irene Kadzere)