The battle against plastic waste in the Mediterranean

Egypt is one of the biggest sources of pollution in the Mediterranean, accounting for over 40% of the estimated 2.8 million tons of plastic that land in the sea each year, according to the WWF. One social enterprise is now recruiting the help of fishers to clean up the trash.

Vertical greening helps tackle urban heat islands

Cities experience significantly higher temperatures compared to nearby rural regions. A vertical greening system designed in Frankfurt helps tackle the urban heat island effect, providing shade and improving the microclimate.

Bird census in Antikythera

Ornithologists on a Greek island that serves as a corridor for migratory birds study their populations to find valuable clues about how the warming planet is affecting wildlife, from their shifting migration patterns to their body weight.

A floating rehabilitation center for injured turtles

Every year thousands of loggerhead turtles are injured by trawlers and fishing nets off the Tunisian coast. A floating rescue station helps them recover safely in their natural environment.

Rehousing freshwater turtles from Tunisia’s reservoirs

Tunisia’s Menzel Temim reservoir is usually a vital water source for the Nabeul region. Now it’s dried up – a disaster for local people and wildlife alike, including the turtles that inhabit the area. A local hero is fighting to save them.

Ethiopian farmers see value in worm compost

Farmers in one part of southern Ethiopia are making their own organic compost with the help of earthworms. It’s good for the farmers and the wider region. After initial resistance, the practice is catching on fast, bringing positive change.

Africa’s largest floating solar system

Ghana has installed a huge solar energy array on the Bui reservoir, cutting land use and boosting renewable energy output. A promising hybrid solution for the energy transition, but it’s not entirely undisputed.

Serbia seeks to beat air pollution with ‚liquid trees‚

Serbian scientists are helping to purify the air in cities with what they call liquid trees. The tanks full of microalgae bind carbon dioxide and produce oxygen through photosynthesis.

Trashy tunes to raise awareness

DRC band Kin’Gongolo Kiniata make music out of discarded objects they find on the streets. Their aim with these unique instruments is to raise awareness about the massive problem of litter and waste pollution in Kinshasa and across the country.

Women collaborate to fight fire with fire

Climate change-induced wildfires are on the rise across the globe. An international group of women firefighters are upskilling together, to help prevent them.