Tanzania

Simon Fraser University is collaborating with Aga Khan University in Tanzania to establish the Arusha Climate and Environmental Research Centre (AKU-ACER), Tanzania.

Global Institute for Agritech aims at promoting research partnerships focused on climate innovation and sustainability. This partnership enhances ongoing partnership between SFU and AKU, allowing for student exchanges, capstone filed school, and joint research projects that address pressing global challenges like climate change and health. This initiative encourages GIA's institute members to engage in research collaborations with ACER focused on developing climate resilience and sustainable agricultural practices.

Slide #1: Digital map of avocado trees in the ACER test field created using drone image analysis.