STORIES

These interactive stories are aimed at EU policymakers and African stakeholders. All stories are relevant to all African countries, but some present country specific data.
The Africa Knowledge Platform search

Presenting a one-stop shop on Africa knowledge to address development challenges.
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Turning ideas into opportunities search

How geographical analyses support European Commission efforts to unlock tangible impact through the AU-EU Innovation Agenda
WEFE: a delicate balance search

The Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus in the Senegal River Basin
From Africa to the EU, with masks on search

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on migration flows
The European Commission's research on Africa search

A bibliometric analysis of Africa-focused research by the Joint Research Centre to support science diplomacy
Sustainable African Cities search

Urban growth and regional connectivity across a youthful continent
Carbon storage in Africa search

Nature-based climate solutions should look beyond forests for opportunities in open ecosystems
Life Cycle Thinking for our food search

Exploring the environmental impacts of food consumption with the example of African cocoa.
Managing chemical and biological risks search

International collaboration and capacity building to manage chemical and biological risks in Africa
Satellite imagery helps local communities search

Presenting the eStation, a software deployed in Africa to acquire and process Earth Observation data, and two of its applications for fishing (in Tanzania) and farming (in the Sahel).

Nature: an economic asset search

The facets of an African economy based on wildlife resources
More than paper parks search

The effective protection of coastal and marine ecosystems

COVID-19 and remittances in Africa search

Falling remittances could remove a major source of income for people in several African countries.

Mapping mines from space search

Monitoring compliance of gold mines in Republic of Congo using earth observation.
Agriculture in Southern Africa search

Monitoring climate extremes impact on Agriculture in Southern Africa with the Anomaly Hotspots of Agricultural Production (ASAP).
Critical Raw Materials in Africa search

Securing a sustainable supply of cobalt for a low-emissions and digital future

Engaging communities in land planning search

Participatory approaches for better decision making that benefits the biodiversity, the climate and the people.
WASH services and vulnerability to respiratory diseases search

Assessing the vulnerability of African countries to infectious disease outbreaks and the role of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in preventing them.