Uganda: Water filter innovation
Access to clean water may be a right, but it's often hard to come by. Contaminated water kills. Henry Othieno and Saudah Birungi have developed eco-fr...
Global 3000: The Globalization Program
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Global 3000 – DW’s globalization magazine looks at the issues that are moving us today, and shows how people are living with the opportunities and risks of globalization.
Ecuador: Seeds of change
Most farmers in Ecuador use just a few kinds of commercially produced seeds from abroad. Traditional and indigenous varieties are out of favor. But 'S...
Saving Seeds
It's risky to rely on a few varieties of a few crops. If climate change or disease were to wipe any out, we would be in a big mess. Seed banks preserv...
Global Snack: Garnachas from Mexico
This week's Global Snack comes from southern Mexico. A local specialty known as garnachas is comprised of small corn tortillas with delicious toppings...
Circular economy: Sustainable and profitable
Air conditioners, laptops, smartphones — as consumer demand for electronics grows, so does the waste. Some 53 million tonnes of e-waste are generated ...
Beira: A city's fight against climate change
In 2019, Cyclone Idai devastated Mozambique's port city of Beira. Many died and entire neighborhoods were flooded. The city is now setting up large gr...
USA: Alaska's wildlands under threat
The Gwich'in people have a traditional way of life. But the native Alaskans and their habitat are under threat. Demand for oil and gas is stronger tha...
Australia: The crocodile’s comeback
In the early 1970s crocodiles were considered almost extinct in northern Australia. Then the country banned hunting them and launched a conservation p...
Indonesia: The long road to equal rights
Many women in Indonesia feel like second-class citizens. Sexual harassment in public is sadly commonplace, and criticizing it remains largely a taboo ...
Indonesia: The long road to equal rights
Many women in Indonesia feel like second-class citizens. Sexual harassment in public is sadly commonplace, and criticizing it remains largely a taboo ...