We’re excited to share key moments and milestones from the first half of 2025 at the BioResources and Technology (BRT) Division. This edition captures the energy, innovation, and collaboration that continue to define our work in sustainable development.

So far this year, BRT has contributed to international projects with activities spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. We’ve hosted public outreach events, welcomed interns from around the world, shared our research at global conferences, and more. Our members have also taken on new leadership roles and launched new collaborations, strengthening BRT’s impact both locally and globally.

On September 23rd 2025, BRT Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubík was invited to the Czech Senate in the upper house of the Parliament of the Czech Republic to deliver a keynote presentation on the role of bioeconomy as a strategic tool in addressing climate change. In his address to senators and senior policymakers, Dr. Roubík emphasized that bioeconomy is not just a scientific concept, but a practical framework for transforming energy, agriculture, and industry. He underlined four key points: 

Dr. Chama Theodore Ketuama earned his Ph.D. in Sustainable Rural Development under the supervision of  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubik (Czech University of Life Sciences Prague). His research focused on the economic, socio-technical, and environmental aspects of small-scale biogas technology in Cameroon. His research topic was ‘Understanding the viability and sustainable transition pathways of small-scale biogas technology in Cameroon’.

BRT PhD student and junior researcher AbdulAzeez Shobajo recently wrote a think piece about the role of biogas in the future of clean energy. Enjoy reading! 

How close are we on our quest towards a sustainable future? Well, we’re making significant strides, but we’re not there yet. Renewable energy is booming. Solar and wind power are now the cheapest sources of electricity in most parts of the world. In a report by International Energy Agency, Over 80% of new electricity capacity in 2024 came from renewables. But  let’s talk about another big elephant in the room; Biogas.