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
Turning plastic waste into synthetic oil
Despite a ban on plastic bags, Nairobi uses around 250 tons of plastic every day. Now a company has come up with a way to turn this waste into synthetic oil, which can be used to fuel power plants and industrial furnaces.
Egbe meets Chinma George
Nneota Egbe meets Chinma George, one of Nigeria's most outspoken climate activists, to talk about how West African countries can best adapt to climate change.
A green way to travel in Morocco
Morocco wants to be ahead of the pack with its ambitious climate and green mobility plan. In some of the country's major cities, sustainable transport is already an everyday reality.
Danish app saves food from trash can
Each year, eleven million tons of food ends up in the bin in Germany. Now, a Danish app wants to help restaurants save their leftovers from the trash can.
Maasai save Kenyan elephants
Poachers have their eyes on the grazing elephants at home in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. But neighboring Maasai and the African Wildlife Foundation are teaming up to protect the animals.
Citizen science fights air pollution
Is it OK to jog without a mask? Should you leave the car at home today? A citizen-led initiative in Germany is trying to answer those questions in real time with its network of pollution sensors.
Nigeria's solar clock king
In Nigeria, the power supply is notoriously unreliable. One entrepreneur is helping Nigerians gain access to electricity with a solar clock. During the day it just tells the time, but if there's a power outage, it's a lamp and cell phone charger.
Zanzibar's seaweed industry at risk
Seaweed is one of Zanzibar's key exports. But as ocean temperatures rise due to global warming, yields have been decreasing. Now farmers are being forced to find new ways to make seaweed pay.
Turning the tide on overfishing at Lake Malawi
Pollution and overfishing in Lake Malawi threatened to put an end its national park's UNESCO world natural heritage status. Now locals are trying to undo the environmental damage.
Doing Your Bit: Nigeria's carrier bag fashionistas
Several African countries have banned plastic bags to reduce waste and protect the environment. But in Nigeria, where plastic bags are still legal, a group of women is turning waste plastic bags into fashion accessories.