DW's Eco Africa showcases innovative concepts and best practice projects from Africa and Europe and presents environment and climate change ideas that inspire others to get on board or start something of their own.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 51 minutes
New airport: Turbulence for the environment
The construction of a new airport in Turkey is causing problems for the environment and people. Some farmers have been forced to move for the project. Others are staying to fight for their rights.
Student solutions to Ghana's water problems
Clean water is becoming increasingly scarce in Ghana thanks to population growth, agriculture and industry. But three brainy Ghanaian PhD students are working on clever ways to combat the problem.
Eco@Africa relaunch
Eco@Africa is going tri-national. Germany's DW, Nigeria's Channels TV and their new Kenyan partner KTN will bring you interesting and exciting stories on the ground from both continents.
Harnessing the sun's power on your back
In some parts of Africa, children rely on poisonous kerosene lamps to study at night. But an enterprising 23-year-old's new backpack complete with solar panels and batteries could change that.
Saving Africa's Barbary macaques
Barbary macaques are under threat thanks to their popularity as pets and in tourism. One project in Morocco is working to save the endangered species by returning captured animals to the wild.
The world's 'smallest power plant'
A German company hopes its mini power-plant could bring green, affordable energy to remote areas of Africa. That could help farmers and fishermen preserve food to bring to market.
São Tomé NGO teaches sustainable fishing
Fishermen on the island of São Tomé are struggling to make ends meet. Local NGO Marapa hopes to restore their livelihoods by teaching sustainable fishing and conservation methods.
Genetically modified maize takes over in Spain
Use of GM-maize is so widespread in parts of Spain that organic farmers can no longer label their crops as such thanks to cross-contamination of pollen. Their livelihoods are threatened as a result.
Kenya goes geothermal
Over the next five years Kenya will double its geothermal capacity in a move that could reduce electricity prices by 30 percent and make it Africa's biggest geothermal producer.
Mighty ducks fight pests in South Africa
White dune snails are wreaking havoc on grape vines in South African vineyards. Ducks - and not chemical pesticides - are being used to fight them. That's good news for bees and other insects.