🌍Your Map. Your Ideas. Your Impact! The 2026 GIS Day Map Challenge by Geospatial Research Forum is open! Showcase how geospatial technology can solve real-world challenges. Details: lnkd.in/p/dzCNaE6Y

Jolien spent her internship in Kruger National Park in South Africa, working together with SANParks. She was part of an ongoing DFG project here at EORC that looks at how fire and drought shape savanna ecosystems. The project is led by Mirjana Bevanda and Tobias Ullmann, and in the field Jolien…

EAGLE student Jolien Grafe spent her internship in Kruger National Park

Jolien spent her internship in Kruger National Park in South Africa, working together with SANParks. She was part of an ongoing DFG project here at EORC that looks at how fire and drought shape savanna ecosystems. The project is led by Mirjana Bevanda and Tobias Ullmann, and in the field Jolien teamed up with PhD […]

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We don't want them to be patient zero! Over the past six decades, we've been able to learn lots about carefully observing chimpanzees and protecting primates. As you can see here, the team wears face masks to help keep the chimpanzees safe. Photos: Fernando Turmo / Stephano Lihedule

Day two of the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope is here! For decades, Jane walked through forests, jungles, and savannahs – and touched the hearts of people around the world. Now it's our turn to hike for her. Photos: Jakub Straka / Hugo van Lawick / Chase Pickering

Pleased to share my latest wildlife distribution map of the Primate Capital of the World! This map visualizes key species populations: 🐒 Chimpanzee – 1,500+ 🐘 Elephant – 500+ 🐵 Grey-cheeked mangabey, Black-and-white colobus, Red colobus monkeys #WildlifeMapping Map Author: James Kahoborozi

Congratulations to Henning Riecken, who successfully defended his MSc thesis on September 28, 2026: “Mapping and Structural Assessment of Woody Vegetation in Bavaria Using Digital Elevation Models and Multisource Geodata” Henning’s thesis explores how newly available high-resolution geodata can be…

Successful MSc Defense by Henning Riecken

Congratulations to Henning Riecken, who successfully defended his MSc thesis on September 28, 2026: “Mapping and Structural Assessment of Woody Vegetation in Bavaria Using Digital Elevation Models and Multisource Geodata” Henning’s thesis explores how newly available high-resolution geodata can be used to map woody vegetation across the entire State of Bavaria. By combining an image-based […]

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🎓 Honoring 2025/2026 Graduating Fellow Aqila Abdelkarim! Building on her work with MentalEase, medical professional Aqila combines tech & creative art to simplify mental health access for refugees & communities across East Africa. Curious about her work? Learn more here: mentalease.org

On the third day of the 45th EARSeL Symposium, Tobias Leichtle and John Friesen hosted three special sessions within the context of the EO4CAM – https://www.dlr.de/de/site/eo4cam –  project on “Earth Observation for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in Urban Areas”. The sessions brought …

CONTRIBUTIONS OF EORC AND DLR TO THE 45TH EARSEL SYMPOSIUM #3

On the third day of the 45th EARSeL Symposium, Tobias Leichtle and John Friesen hosted three special sessions within the context of the EO4CAM – https://www.dlr.de/de/site/eo4cam –  project on “Earth Observation for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in Urban Areas”. The sessions brought together members of the wider scientific community as well as […]

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Joined fellow conservationists for the Hike for Hope at Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve! An inspiring day of nature, teamwork, and commitment to protecting our forests and wildlife. Every step was for a greener future. #HikeForHope #Conservation #LakeNkuruba #TeamNature

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