Heinrich-Barth-Institute
- This interdisciplinary research institute within the University of Cologne focuses on the interdependence of cultural and ecological changes and adaptations in arid zones and the documentation and analysis of rock art.
- http://www.uni-koeln.de/phil-fak/praehist/africa/hbi-ev/

Arid Climate Adaptation and Cultural Innovation in Africa (ACACIA)
- ACACIA focuses research activities on the arid zones of northeastern and southwestern Africa and aims to develop a transcontinental comparison of human strategies of coping with arid habitats. Includes, activities, publications, projects, staff, and study
- http://www.uni-koeln.de/sfb389/