Steffi Hamann

Born & raised in 🇩🇪; Assistant Prof of Development Studies in 🇨🇦; researches agricultural & extractive commodities in 🇨🇲

[Steffi Hamann @Steffi0304]

Commodities specialist Andy Bell had some questions about the volatile food prices and their impacts: My 6-minute live television interview on @BNNBLoomberg.

@IDSGuelph @GuelphPOLS @CSAHS_UoG #FoodSecurity #FoodPrices

https://t.co/NvY0EIfk0m

[Steffi Hamann @Steffi0304]

@Charisenns @brocksaglio Congratulations, Charis and Brock! ❤️

[Steffi Hamann @Steffi0304]

The first quarter of 2022 was characterized by dramatic spikes in the cost of food around the world. A recent policy shake-up in Southeast Asia exacerbated the situation even further.

My analysis of the latest commodity price hike in @ConversationCA.

@IDSGuelph @GuelphPOLS

[The Conversation Canada @ConversationCA]

The impact of Indonesia's ban on palm oil exports reverberated across the globe https://t.co/XAcSYJkRJI

[University of Guelph News @UofGuelphNews]

“When the palm oil industry gets disrupted, everybody's life will be affected.”

#UofG political scientist Dr. Steffi Hamann (@Steffi0304) explains why Indonesia's ban on #PalmOil exports couldn't have come at a worse time.

@UofG @CSAHS_UoG @GuelphPOLS

https://t.co/K7A001tnuI

[Steffi Hamann @Steffi0304]

As the President of "Terranova," I am proud to clinch the victory in this year's STATECRAFT IR Simulation by a tiny margin. Had a blast at the Annual Convention of the International Studies Association. Thanks to the organizers!

@Statecraft_Sims @isanet @GuelphPOLS @IDSGuelph

[Statecraft Sims @Statecraft_Sims]

... And STATECRAFT'S ISA CHALLENGE 2022 winner, the healthiest AND most environmentally friendly country, congratulations to TERRANOVA (World Shout) and Steffi Hamann, Matthew Evans, and Carolina Archanjo Portes Ferreira. Amazing job each of you! #ISA2022 https://t.co/l2ngGvvNe8

[Jesse Salah Ovadia @js_ovadia]

Join us tomorrow for the launch of our new book, Natural Resource-Based Development in Africa. Thank you @utpress for selecting it as one of the first titles in their new open access program! Download the book at https://t.co/kOCXFeI9uv and please join our @ISAnet event @3:30CDT!

[GIDSGuelph @IDSGuelph]

The "World in 2030" event series continues!

Join us on Friday, April 1 at 12:00 PM for a virtual roundtable discussion to learn about the development impacts of resource extraction activities across the Global South.

[Steffi Hamann @Steffi0304]

@adamsneyd @Charisenns @laurensneyd @SSHRC_CRSH @IIED @CIFOR_forets @CED_Cameroun @relufa @GuelphPOLS @IDSGuelph @McGillQueensUP My copy finally arrived!

Our book explores what "doing business responsibly" means to different stakeholders in Cameroon's agricultural and extractive sectors. Spoiler alert: It's a contested concept.

#CSR #Africa @InvestCameroun

[ICRC @ICRC]

We’ve received thousands of questions on the Geneva Conventions.

So, we’re going to break down the rules of war you need to know right now.

All states have signed these – and are legally obligated to follow them.

Thread 👇

[Emmanuelle Chaze @EmmanuelleChaze]

🇩🇪 German chancellor Olaf Scholz: "This February 24th is a terrible day for Ukrainians & a dark day for Europe. With his attack on 🇺🇦 Ukraine, Putin blatantly breaks international law. He is bringing suffering & destruction to his direct neighbour".

[Nathan Andrews 🇨🇦 🇬🇭 @Nathan_Andrews1]

Thanks again @utpress and @utppolitics!! This roundtable discussion features excellent scholars like @jandrewgrant @Steffi0304 @ShingieT, H. Dashwood, T. A. Balag'kutu, W.R.N. Compaoré & moderated by @RaynoldAlorse See you there!

[Steffi Hamann @Steffi0304]

New from @Greenpeace: Certification schemes such as FSC are greenwashing forest destruction
https://t.co/mjZHxYXafb

[Steffi Hamann @Steffi0304]

Favourite part of #IWD2021: Listening to 5 inspiring thought leaders about their challenges & joys in academia. Trailblazers in a system that is deeply rooted in colonialism but evolving at last.

Thanks, Drs. @yolandebouka, @GracieAdeniyi, @Essenbi, Nadège Compaoré & Funke Oba

[#AfroGradChat @AfroGradChat]

Tshepo Institute African Leadership Lecture Series presents:

'Inspiring the Next Generation: African Women in Academia'.

March 8th, 5-7 pm EST | Zoom Webinar

[Nathan Andrews 🇨🇦 🇬🇭 @Nathan_Andrews1]

Check out our latest co-edited volume with @Palgrave's #IPE book series by Prof. Tim Shaw. Thanks to authors like @ChrisDHuggins @brutherf @Steffi0304 @adamsneyd @PatrickWight1 & generous endorsement from @LCotula and others. #Africa #Land
https://t.co/NZyR2nqiwn #springer

[Steffi Hamann @Steffi0304]

What role does nuclear energy play in achieving a clean energy future? Policy Analyst @brentjwilhelm argues it is crucial. Learn more on the @futureproof_dev blog. @IDSGuelph

[Future-proof Development @futureproof_dev]

Anthropogenic climate change is one of the most pressing issues driving transformational change in the 21st century. Sustainable development goal 13 aims to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Read more about it here: https://t.co/dL1Ud0HBjF

[Jaff Bamenjo @jnbamenjo]

What happens when the landgrabbers leave? An account from Kilwa, Tanzania, via @IIED https://t.co/fohefYGUlh

[Steffi Hamann @Steffi0304]

The recording of our latest speaker event is now available. Check it out to learn about the role universities in Ontario can play to address #ClimateChange

[GIDSGuelph @IDSGuelph]

Watch the GIDS World in 2030 panel discussion "Dirty Money and Divestment - Defunding Climate Change" with @KylaTienhaara @projo_IDS @sarahannethmpsn @HoffmannMatt to learn about fossil fuel divestment initiatives in higher ed: https://t.co/cKN3tUgwT1

@CSAHS_UoG @uofg

[Steffi Hamann @Steffi0304]

The multilateral system is more fragile than we tend to think, and it won't go 'back to normal' anytime soon.

https://t.co/8FEzPFufV3

[Steffi Hamann @Steffi0304]

Finally got around to reading @KristenHopewell's compelling assessment of the crisis in the multilateral trading system. The Trump admin’s assault on the liberal trading order was dramatic but represents merely an intensification and deepening of longer-term US behaviour.

[Steffi Hamann @Steffi0304]

Community groups play a crucial role in devising responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. To illustrate their importance, @justbiffi takes us on a trip around the world.

#futureproofblog @IDSGuelph @CSAHS_UoG

[Future-proof Development @futureproof_dev]

After almost a year, COVID-19 still has a significant impact on our lives. With rising misinformation and a second wave well underway, it is clear that we must take a critical look at the global COVID-19 response.

Check it out here: https://t.co/HhKtINMwUL

Author: @justbiffi