We had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Peter Bilson Obour as a visiting research fellow in October and November 2025. Dr. Obour is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography and Resource Development at the University of Ghana, Legon. He holds an MSc in Agro-Environmental Management and a PhD in Agroecology (Soil Physics and Hydropedology) from Aarhus University, Denmark.
Dr. Obour’s research lies at the interface of the natural and social sciences, addressing sustainability challenges in agricultural systems. Over the past five years, his work has focused on three key areas: (i) soil management and the use of organic amendments for sustainable crop production, (ii) climate change impacts and adaptation in smallholder agriculture, and (iii) the development of resilient and sustainable farming systems.
During his stay at the University of Passau, Dr. Obour worked closely with our team to develop the frameworks for our current framed field experiment on carbon farming in the cashew sector. His specific expertise in soil science and local cropping systems was instrumental in ensuring our behavioral games reflect the agronomic reality of the region.
In addition to working on a joint manuscript, Dr. Obour delivered two seminars during his visit:
- "Tree and Non-Tree Crops in Ghana’s Landscape" (Oct 29, Seminar on Coffee, Cocoa & Co).
- "Navigating the Cashew Expansion Paradox" (Oct 28, Sustainability and Environment Seminar).
We look forward to continuing this collaboration as we move forward with our data collection in Ghana.