Mohammed helps us create climate atlases for several African countries

News from CAS

17/03/2026

From February to July, Mohammed is doing an internship with us. He helps us create climate atlases for several African countries as part of the SAFE4ALL Africa project.

Sophie van der Horst knows everything about this project

Welcome, Mohammed! Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

“My name is Mohammed Abubakr. I am originally from Sudan and currently living in the Netherlands. I have a master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing, a bachelor’s degree in Geoinformatics, and a diploma in Cartography. My professional focus includes cartography, climate analysis, water resources, land use, and risk assessment.”

What will you do at CAS?

“During my internship at CAS, I am contributing to the SAFE4ALL Africa project. My role involves acquiring, analyzing, and processing climate datasets, and applying spatial technologies to develop climate atlases that support climate-informed adaptation decisions across African countries.”

What do you do besides your studies and internship?

“Alongside my academic and professional work, I continue to develop my skills and am currently learning Dutch. I also participate in volunteer activities. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, staying active through sports, and spending quality time with friends.”

 

 

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