Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Advance SDG 15: Life on Land ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
See in browser
DAAD Connects with its Alumni 
India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka
March 2026

International Web Talk Series 
13 - 14 Jul 2026  

© DAAD
Dear DAAD-Alumni, 
 
The DAAD Regional Office New Delhi, in cooperation with the DAAD Regional Office Jakarta, is delighted to announce next round of the International Web Talk Series 2026 - Alumni for SDG to be held from 13 – 14 July 2026. 
 
DAAD invites submission of paper/presentation for the upcoming web talks on the overarching topic of “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Advance SDG 15: Life on Land” addressing the following thematic tracks: 
 
• AI Technologies for Terrestrial Ecosystems 
• AI for Biodiversity Conservation 
 
The two-day virtual sessions will provide a platform for DAAD and Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) alumni to showcase their research, engage in interdisciplinary discussions, and contribute to global solutions for sustainability. Additionally, it offers valuable opportunities for networking and fostering future academic or research collaborations within the alumni community. 
 
Who Can Apply? 
Former scholarship holders of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) or Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) from the South Asia region (India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) as well as from the Southeast Asia region (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam) are eligible to apply by submitting an abstract via the link below (also given in the attached call for papers/presentations.) 
 
Event Details: 
• Dates: 13 - 14 July 2026 
• Time: 15:30-16:30 IST / 17:00 - 18:00 WIB 
• Format: Webex online tool featuring 3-4 presentations each day by selected alumni participants  
• Application Deadline: 15 April 2026 
• Paper/Abstract Submission Link  
 
We strongly recommend reading the Call for Paper/Presentations 
 
For further queries, please contact: 
• DAAD India: alumni.newdelhi@daad.de 
• DAAD Indonesia: labudza@daad.de 
 
Join us in our commitment to foster academic exchange, innovation, and collaboration in pursuit of sustainable global development. 
 
Best regards, 
Team Alumni 
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) 
New Delhi & Jakarta 
www.daad.in
Unsubscribe
DAAD News Update has been prepared by: 
DAAD Regional Office New Delhi, DLTA Complex, R.K. Khanna Stadium, 1 Africa Avenue, New Delhi 110029 
 
Tel.: +91 11 6646 5500  
E-mail: info.newdelhi@daad.de 
Website: www.daad.in
Registered with:  
Bonn District Court, Commercial Register Court VR 2105. 
 
Legally represented by: 
Dr. Kai Sicks 
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst e.V.,Kennedyallee 50, 53175 Bonn
 
Editor:  
Aditi Gosavi, DAAD Regional Office New Delhi 
 
Image credits:  
Individual credits have been provided along with the images where applicable. 
 
Liability Notice:  
We are not liable for the content of any websites run by third parties. This remains solely the responsibility of the third parties. 
Copyright © by DAAD e.V. The content of this newsletter is copyright-protected. All rights reserved. The full or partial reproduction of a text or images without prior permission by the DAAD is prohibited. 
The DAAD is an association of German universities and their student bodies. It is institutionally funded by the Federal Foreign Office, Germany. DAAD Regional Office New Delhi is responsible for DAAD activities in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal & Sri Lanka.