Contributors

At D+C/E+Z, we are proud of our international network of authors. It is particularly important to us to be a platform for voices from the global south. Some authors contribute on a regular basis, others don't. Here you can find information about the people behind the contributions.

last contributed to D+C/E+Z in winter of 2022/2023. She is an agricultural economist and ecologist. She directs the Centre for Rural Development (SLE) at Humboldt University Berlin.  

All articles of Susanne Neubert

Crop management

The problems with Glyphosate

Glyphosate/Roundup is a prominent recent example of a pesticide causing controversy

Harmful practices

Why pesticides are more a curse than a blessing

Herbicides, fungicides and insecticides cause serious environmental harm and put human health at risk – but they are not a foolproof way to boost production.

Young generation

How Generation Z is changing the world of work in development

Attitudes have changed towards global relations and work-life balance – at Berlin’s Centre for Rural Development (SLE) as well

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Agriculture and biodiversity

Tackling the global land-use trilemma

Protecting food security, biodiversity and climate requires new mindset everywhere

Agrarian reform

Agriculture without emissions

Political will is the most important driver of climate-neutral agriculture

Relevant reading

More organic farming in sub-Saharan Africa

Despite obstacles, organic farming makes more sense in sub-Saharan Africa than conventional cultivation

Transport

Long distances

Rural roads are essential for facilitating agriculture development in Africa

Impact assessment

Higher standard of living

Proof of higher standards of living: Cotton Made in Africa

Evaluation

Dubious precision

Well considered mix of methods leads to goo evaluation results

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Governance

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals will require good governance – from the local to the global level.

Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.