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
Making the most of cassava
Cassava production generates huge amounts of waste which, when burned or left to rot, pollutes the air, soil and water. Scientists are exploring how to make better use of the plant that also generates income for farmers.
Baobab - the zero-waste superfood
The fruit from the baobab tree are becoming Kenya’s new superfood. Every part of the baobab, from its vitamin-packed fruit to its powder, can be used and is all the rage in Nairobi – good news for the future of the tree.
A beehive with ‘air conditioning’
Honeybees - humanity's closest natural allies for food production - are under severe threat due to pollution and climate change. A beehive box that protects them and boosts honey production could hold the solution.
Eco volunteer: Ursula Wittekind in Tanzania
Ursula Wittekind didn’t come to Zanzibar for a holiday. She’s interested in environmental protection and renewable energies and chose to volunteer for an organization promoting renewable energies.
Refrigerated trucks made greener
Agriculture and trade are important in South Africa. Refrigerated trucks cross the country every day damaging the environment with chemical coolants. But there is a greener natural way.
Solar-powered canisters to keep milk cool
Researchers in Germany have come up with a special solar-powered canister to keep milk cool for up to 12 hours. This could be a revolution in rural areas, where electricity is often a luxury.
Fighting eco corruption in Nigeria
After children died of lead poisoning in a Nigerian village, the government promised to build a hospital and deliver fresh drinking water. A local activist is monitoring these promises.
South Africa's eco swimming pools
Inspired by Austrian swimming ponds, one architect in Johannesburg is transforming chemically treated swimming pools into oases for local wildlife. Plants and microorganisms keep the water clean enough to drink from.
Pineapple fashion in Spain
In the search for sustainable materials in the fashion world, many designers are tirelessly resourceful. Now a Spanish firm has developed a material made from pineapple fibers that can be used as a vegan alternative to leather.
A haven for sea turtles in the Indian Ocean
Poaching and pollution are threatening endangered sea turtles living around the Indian Ocean islands. But on the island of Reunion, conservation programs have worked: the turtle population is actually increasing.