GHENT UNIVERSITY
Congo Basin Center of Expertise
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The Congo Basin Center of Expertise (CBCE) is a collaborative research hub at Ghent University, dedicated to understanding the ecological, biogeochemical, and atmospheric processes that shape Central Africa’s ecosystems. Our work spans rainforests, savannas, wetlands, agroforestry and agricultural landscapes, grounded in long-term field research and unique datasets, including the first flux tower in the Congo Basin, now a regional benchmark.

Through close collaboration with local partners and research institutions, we invest in meaningful capacity building and “real world” research. This goes from jointly supervised research projects to sustained support for local students and PhD candidates across Central Africa. Our goal is to generate critical knowledge on global change and sustainability and strengthen scientific networks where they matter most.