Global Us: What connects us all

There are eight billion people on Earth and we are better connected than ever before. How can we make use of that? From Global 3000 comes Global Us - because we need joint action now more than ever.

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Keeping water flowing to everyone in Mexico City


Mexico City is suffering from a dramatic water crisis. A quarter of people no longer have enough drinking water and the groundwater levels continue to sink. But now there are some ideas to get the crisis under control using rainwater.


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 December 25, 2023  5m
 
 

Global Queen: Uganda


Emma Naluyima is a farmer, veterinarian, teacher and mother. The 43-year-old is a doer! Among other things, on her farm in eastern Uganda, she shows women from surrounding villages how successful agriculture can work.


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 December 25, 2023  4m
 
 

An Italian modeling agency embraces diversity


Body positivity trends and the shift towards more diversity are challenging Western-dominated beauty norms. An Italian modeling agency 'I'mperfetta has set out to change popular beliefs about beauty. The agency head says she chooses her models for their talent and not for their weight, origin, skin color or height. Brands are trying to appeal to a more diverse range of consumers.


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 December 18, 2023  3m
 
 

Chile: Santiago takes measures against climate change


Heat, drought, erosion and landslides: the effects of climate change on the Cerro Renca on the outskirts of Santiago are unmistakable. A tree planting project aims to lower temperatures, secure the ground and raise awareness of environmental issues.


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 December 15, 2023  6m
 
 

Global Queen from India


Karishma Shahani-Khan is an Indian fashion designer who wants to change the world with a no-waste approach to her industry. With her label she champions the principles of recycling, upcycling and sustainability.


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 December 15, 2023  4m
 
 

Kenya: Promoting conservation with a camera


Maasai conservationist Ambrose Letoluai is a keen photographer. He produces portraits of some of Africa's most iconic animals that are now under threat. His photo safaris for children also aim to raise awareness of the animals' plight.


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 December 5, 2023  6m
 
 

Coal phase-out: Poland's exit strategy


Most of Poland's electricity comes from coal. The operator of the biggest lignite-fired power plant in Europe, however, has said it will gradually shut down the facility by 2036. What alternatives does Poland have to coal power?


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 November 28, 2023  6m
 
 

Clearing plastic waste out of Lake Victoria


Despite limits on some plastics in Uganda, the material is slowly clogging up Lake Victoria. Now a local initiative is working to clean it up by training young divers to retrieve the rubbish from the water.


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 November 21, 2023  4m
 
 

Global Teen: Mariem from Tunisia


Mariem lives in Bou-Mhel, a suburb of the Tunisian capital, Tunis. In her free time, she likes to read, write stories and draw.


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 October 10, 2023  2m
 
 

Asbestos in earthquake debris endangering lives in Turkey


Rubble left from the recent earthquakes in southeast Turkey still litters the area. Despite official denials, DW investigators found many of the destroyed homes contained asbestos. Millions are at risk.


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 September 27, 2023  8m