A young Nepalese scientist among this year’s “Green Talents”
Germany– The 7th “Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development” culminated in a festive awards ceremony on October 30, 2015. Mr Wilfried Kraus, Head of the BMBF Directorate “Sustainability, Climate, Energy”, honoured 27 young scientists from 20 countries. Among the awardees is Bishal Baniya (30, Master in Energy and Environmental Engineering). This year’s competition attracted over 550 applicants from more than 90 countries. The jury of experts selected 27 winners from this pool of talented researchers. From urban planning, biodiversity, renewable energy and resource management to the sociopolitical implications of new technologies, the winners covered an impressively broad range of academic research with diverse achievements.
This year’s awardees were invited to participate in the two-week Science Forum during which they visited top locations for sustainability research in Germany. Against the background of the current Year of Science “City of the Future”, urban issues in particular were brought into focus. The Green Talents gained a deeper insight into the country’s innovation system, learned about state-of-the-art approaches and technologies, and exchanged ideas with the country’s leading experts in individual meetings.
In his laudation, Mr Kraus emphasized the relevance of the Green Talents Programme for future international science cooperation: “We need international collaboration to tackle the challenges of our times. The Green Talents belong to a network consisting of 158 young researchers from all over the world striving for sustainability who are passionate about the work of science in Germany. Such international networks are essential for us to see the bigger picture, to develop new ideas and strong partnerships, and to enhance the transfer of technology from research into practical application.”
