Sophia Keller is a research assistant at ISOE since 2024. Sophia studied Political Science and Human Geography (B.A.) and International Studies/Peace and Conflict Research (M.A.) at the Goethe University Frankfurt and the Technical University Darmstadt. In her master's thesis, she investigated social-ecological potentials and risks associated with the green hydrogen production in Namibia with a focus on aspects of hydrogen justice.

Upcoming Event

ICERA 2025 - International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energies and Green Hydrogen in Africa


ICERA 2025 - International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energies and Green Hydrogen in Africa

Universität Rostock, Windhoek

Lecture Martin Zimmermann: „From Waste to Resource: Advancing Circular Water Economies in Namibia through a National Water Reuse Strategy“;
Lecture Sophie Keller: „Towards Sustainable and Just Green Hydrogen Futures in Namibia – Insights from National and Local Perspectives“

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Focus of research

  • (Water) governance
  • Green hydrogen and hydrogen justice
  • Qualitative social research

Projects

  • WaReNam – Water reuse strategy for Namibia
    Water

    WaReNam – Water reuse strategy for Namibia

    Um Rahmenbedingungen für die Umsetzung von Wasserwiederverwendung zu schaffen, integriert das Projekt WaReNam innovative Technologien, Wissenstransfers, adaptive Governance und Kapazitätsentwicklung auf verschiedenen Ebenen.

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