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
Green wine from South Africa's Cape
Most of South Africa's wine comes from the Cape Floral Kingdom. Some winemakers are trying to protect this unique, plant-rich region from destruction.
What a Cameroonian learned in Germany
Ewokolo Nangho came to Germany so she could bring back farming knowledge to Cameroon and help to empower local farmers. She was surprised by what she learned.
Saving Cape Verde’s turtles
On the African West coast turtle eggs are a prized delicacy. Tommy Melo and his organization Biosfera protect turtle nests, but their hardest job is raising awareness to stop the killing.
Making fuel from tires in Egypt
Tires aren't biodegradable or easy to dispose of. What if you could turn them into fuel and reduce waste? That's exactly what a group of engineering students is doing in Egypt.
Eco-sanitary pads help women and the planet
One in ten girls in Sub-Saharan Africa skips school during their menstrual cycle. But cheap, green sanitary towels made from sugar cane by-products could help.
Kids4Climate: Don't waste resources
A fair trade chocolate bar set one 11-year-old girl in Germany on a path to climate activism. Now, Jana Reiter organizes clothing swaps and biking days at her school.
Wind of Change: The Do-it-Yourself Windmill
A group of German students has developed a kit that enables anyone to build their own windmill in a week - from local materials. Having built one in Berlin, they're now inspiring others as far away as Sierra Leone.
A greener future for Diepsloot's slum kids
A population surge left the township of Diepsloot struggling to manage sanitation and waste disposal. Now the local kids are playing an active role in making it a healthier place to live.
Namibia — Access for elephants
For local residents, it's a challenging process. The elephants are often hungry, and happy to decimate any crops they come across. But the gentle giants also bring prosperity — attracting more tourists to the region.
Wind of change: The do-it-yourself windmill
A group of German students has developed a kit that enables anyone to build their own windmill in a week — all from local materials. Having built one in Berlin, they're now inspiring others as far away as Sierra Leone.