This consortium of researchers in Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, South Africa and the UK is working on a project carrying out large scale hydraulic and geomorphological research on the Congo River.
For me, the key word is access! This programme has given me access to state-of-the-art equipment for research; access to funding for field expeditions and experimental research; access to a calibre of international scientists and researchers that I could only dream of before: CRuHM has made science accessible to me!
The Congo River is the world’s second largest river, and its seasonally navigable channels allow transport through its vast basin, which has few roads. Decades of war have left this region as one of the least studied in the world.
This research will provide up-to-date scientific knowledge of the river channels and wetlands using satellites, computer models and field measurements, which will be vital for making decisions on post-war reconstruction and climate change resilience within the basin.