i have mounted my city's days for centuries and accompanied my country through its finest hours until the day i mean. not undone to leave stunts a good. dog . i don't want to one welcome to this new edition of africa the environment magazine that brings you topic some all over africa and europe i am now outside coming to you from lagos nigeria and joining me from uganda is my colleague sun hi neal yes today's show takes us on another journey across africa and you check out some of

the ideas and concepts people have come up with to help save the environment i'm really looking forward to the was in south africa a wonderful species that needs protecting but there it is plenty more installed besides that. and making clones out of fish schemes. and we also show you how design is so many transformed palletized into something musical. every year so if africa sees a migration of was eastern coast and he was travelling north from ontic tika we. still saw the largest number of words on record off the coast of cape town scientists cool savation ists and tourists continue to learn more about these giant marine animals we went along to find out more.

at certain times of the year special visitors can be supported in what is a 1st day in south africa. where the huge mammals migrate from i talked to the woman waters off the coast of mozambique to come. here to very good after a few months to return some of the long the same route and researches have seen an encouraging rise in numbers. on a great conservation success story since the end of whaling allison people stopped catching them commercially and the like 17 around southern africa the population have been increasing rebounding. they can be and we think they're getting up toward the carrying capacity of the ecosystem the population of the west and the east coast of africa have been increasing probably close to 10 percent yet the researches used a hydrophone an underwater microphone to record sounds which the team will analyze later the waters around cape town provided the conditions to study the behavior of

the well this. lake. had a lot of feeding off the west coast of south africa which is quite unusual that al that you. are feeding in the antarctic and we picking up a lot of juvenile whales this year 202019 hanging around the south african coast that are feeding right in shore in phosphate to really interesting a current fast it gives us an opportunity to study the feeding behavior and the sounds and making communicate using opera to focalize actions from clicks to whistles and of course songs each is associated with a specific type of behavior. comparing recorded here to that recorded in africa gives researches insights into which populations move through different areas so we were quite surprised when we 1st record company in in force by because a hydrophone to actually look at dolphin distribution because hamburg was only

strongly associated with major these animals and around africa mating habits of tropical areas so right up in equitorial west africa and of mozambique on the east coast around cape town animals shouldn't just be migrating past although we are aware of animals of summer months feeding as well. while commercial whaling was banned several decades ago the animals to face a number of threats including being struck by ships under the term government in $29.00 to several ways drowned in force after becoming trapped in fishing gear images of them being towed to. appeared in media are on the globe. in a very short amount of time there were a number of wells that were entangled in the false bay area and this was exposed by ocean conservationist and very passionate ocean guys in the area and this caused a groundswell of public outcry they went all the way to the top of the government. and this caused the fishery to be shut out really quickly

a temporary ban on octopus fishing was recently lifted but a number of sticks have to precautions went to do to prevent any further entanglement of wells in the tropics. further up the coast this right where curve is enjoying some time with its mother to the delight of lukas. and. about 3 hard drives from kept town when watching the trucks about half a 1000000 tourists a year. while tourism is is big all over the world but in south africa critically important. it's a huge huge attraction for people with southern right whales is an amazing world to watch because they spend a lot of time on the water surface i often think it's the best way to watch. having been hunted to the brink of extinction this was have made an astounding recovery through the efforts of scientists and conservationists they can see most through

the waters around cape town and throughout the world. why our amazing did you know that was. our next piece is about fish kill and more specifically this it might sound like but it can actually be a useful resource a french company makes leather from fish and it is a big he's another installment for my series doing. usually fish skins are a waste product so they cost next to nothing. some companies in africa turning them into jackets shoes and hounds. a french town or reproduces latifah luxury

accessories like card holders and handbags. and all the measures needed for so many shoes to transform fish skin into leather because today it's a way studies thrown away by the food industry and the catering industry i wanted to question on the advantage of fish skin once it's been discovered is that it has a unique texture and it's one of the strongest the most durable leathers in the world and very supple. the tunnel really removes the remaining flesh and cleans the skins and a rotating drum. of just soaking an eco friendly town instead of to dry. that mist skins are softened and died with various colors. and now the company is processing around 2000 skins per month. scans that would otherwise just be useless waste. and how about you if you're also doing your bit tell us about it. visit our website or send us

a tweet. cash tag doing your bit. we share your story. whether there was bikes or trucks it mostly is going to be changed every now and then long before the rabbit starts to fall apart one becomes a to issue but whether you actually and it's seen me durable might be meal and video right sandra and that's why recycling tiles has great potential they are so many things that. made from them. all small even for any to see for yourself what a german designer has managed to create. is this the end of the road for these tires that trade has worn down and they're no longer safe for driving but what others throw away is a valuable commodity for one company based in eastern germany. is particularly

interested in large truck tires i have larry tires consist of rubber natural rubber and wire bio wire right here in the tread and along the rim and those are 2 components that can be separated easily. in the time manufacturing process heat is used to compress the rubber making the tires firm and heavy. so special machines a needed to shred them. they use as much energy annually as 1200 households. gets the tires for nothing. but his recycling company near to speak 0 does have to pick them up from carriages entire dealers. and because the truck tires the so bulky only $100.00 actually fit into a container. to keep the driving in the

transport costs down we try to source our tires locally but as we produce 20000 tons of rubber granular it from the truck tires alone we sometimes have to travel hundreds of kilometers to get enough autos and defensively. but in base design to catch a van or doesn't have quite as far to go she gets her old material for free from bicycle shops in her neighborhood. a lot of her products are made from in achieves. as. i look for inner tubes with specific with this because i need them for various products. and for all and i tend to focus on what i call prize pieces which might be impost or patched up or have a manufacturer's branding yes i pick out the most interesting ones 1st. year.

as well as expensive handbags and other one off creations such a vendor also makes wallet some key fobs that sell it prices similar to those of commercial products. in comparison to other materials the design is says that rubber has many advantages as a child i mean much one great thing about this material is the supply is endless there's more than you could ever need it's also waterproof it's durable it's completely vegan and for many it's a good alternative to leather you know but the tire recycling company is no longer any sign of the original form. the shredded rubber is molded into everything from small mats to large sheets weighing 80 kilos. compressed with a force of a 1000 tons or they're pretty tough. we didn't have an over them with tanks we've

developed a new process that allows us to use the maximum amount of recycled rubber some products integrate natural couch work or other substances. but we don't we only use old timers. customers like the recycled rubber when used as flooring the sheets don't have to be glued down and they can stand up to the elements. filled in fell's castle they're being used to protect the granite slabs in the courtyard. once the restoration work is finished the mats can be cleaned and used elsewhere. this robust material last for years. our next report is about repurposing something else that's often found on garbage heap glass bottles yes indeed did you know that glass is one of the longest lasting mind made materials we have it seems a shame to see so much of it simply discard it but on the canyon island of lamu at

least some bottles found on the beach and are being put to further good use let's go see it. all oh. plastic differently still. it's ocean clean up the here. in kenya the children might have made a game out of it but for omar ali this is more of a possible conservation mission. for swimming we have 1520 minutes we. have been pretty good friday every friday together when they are you know money is back again we're doing here. but it goes a long way you know i think. most of.

them while they are on the roof. like many african countries kenya is grappling with a gut beach problem there are no public dustbins for people to dump their trash and there's no garbage collection center with the trash piling up people have had to take matters into their own hands collection and recycling initiatives like omar's help to plant pick up. he told us we can go to the beach to swim after collecting trash i connected. to. 80 years ago there extent of ocean pollution really he told form our studies have shown that the ocean is the 2nd most polluted in the world this affects both the marine life and the human food supply here in laos amar decided to start doing his beats to protect the ocean. by the seashore but one time the boat. but when i came to board

you will bad bad bad. everywhere and there was peace around you know and there was a lot of there was no doing anything wrong maybe a good idea if you. let it be you know just as well to the area. where you know. how you started. but omar didn't just collect the boxes he used them to build and nasri school this is the school now all the board will hear. about. the problem is when we get that far out of the city we bring in 2 beloved there was nobody to pick them up but easier conservative island and some locals were not happy when omar opened the school. no one has found this coming year. so the one they want to move is

a move. be the holes who would want all of our why we need everything but my thought of. the whiskey and the wine used to getting the book for the community important. and with time the locals accepted that this is when we are gone but it is really due to the lonely schools. and strong woman you know my child is running. he joined the school in 2018 i feel good when i see kids having a chance to study and besides studying they also learn about the environment in india what is and students don't have to pay to attend omar school this means that support from volunteers has proved vital in keeping the school growing. i'm so thankful now that everybody will be aware and come and try to help.

people. i don't mars square these youngsters are learning high time lessons not only in the classroom but out in the open air where the ocean needs their help. now here in my country not everyone is connected to the electricity grid and that means people especially those in the rural areas are often forced to use other sources of power including give up what is dirty are not sustainable but a crowd investing platform in europa's looking to fine and renewable energy projects here it's hard to miss this solar min agreed on the stage of the village writing shiny in the sun this is probably going to. legalize by car it's isolated location was more of a factor when scaling the solar panels than garments the reasons connecting the village to the national call grid was not considered worth the effort so many

people here make a living with agriculture some in green milling operations like richard apparently she previously used a few car generator to run her grinding machine is now a call came from the same level. yesterday i bought 500 now with a pa credit now we can leave the lights own minds there's light at home in palm of my 1000000 plus mission was different than the one we use. all home down by new home and you. true skeptical the 1st many here have since switched to green energy. over $500.00 households now get their parts from the solar grid. that means sun's fewer c o 2 emissions according to the margarine company rebate check solar some funding for the project came from a german government agency. and that it be there's

a kelly's something that is really viable for nigeria to look into you know because . like you know nigeria actually has about 55 percent of its population without access so and we know that it's not cost effective to extend the grid to these areas so $1.00 of the best ways by deploying i mean the goods to these locations the project is also bolstered by a german company based in frankfurt a crowd investing platform called better vest raised 220000 euros for the solar mini grids in nigeria. c.e.o. marilyn paper says the company's customer base who want to invest in construction ecologically projection other parts of the world our future market is africa because this market is crawling so tremendously and the amount of people there that need it for city is the highest all over the world. so there is much money needed

there is a much potential and also as mentioned the interest rates there are very very high so they need cheaper money and they need especially any way of financing there is no solution there are no bangs there are finance those smaller projects all the crowd funding platforms at the moment the solutions to that money can come to african small and medium sized enterprises to prevent a tricity into of it. but there is also a dog charge of the solar energy be. manufactured today only last 20 years and then they have to be disposed of and the lead acid batteries needed to store electricity can cause serious sure pollution. but for now the mini great has been pleased to lives of many here visiting their businesses and improving the breed. from margie we have not so very remote region of tunisia

a 2 and a half hour drive from the car told to miss joe bell's national park about 100 years ago while gazelles used to live here but today they've completely disappeared from the landscape now an initiative launched my spanish on to news in all 3 teams as we introduced one full of them into the world they hope the animals will reproduce in their knowledge through hubby tent and improve the eco system the project won't just be good for nature it should also help to boost tourism. she's here to see members of an endangered species that had all but disappeared into news year on now back to roam free again in their natural habitat. around 30 outlets gazelles are gradually being released in egypt bell says national park the territory they inhabit covers approximately 20 square kilometers. their resettlement in the northern not less mountains is

a joint project between spanish scientists and the to news you know dorothy's forehead researcher. a touching moment when we bring these animals here in 2017 they were much different now here and insects in such a way i feel that they are they are not my babies but they are my pets you say and i know they will be very much happy in nature although i want to be able to take care of them so that is the main thing i really so so excited and my emotion is so big. the animals were brought over to the region from spain just a few years ago with the hope of and settling into the environment and producing offspring. the project stuff set up expensive enclosures in the future reserve where they would initially be protected and cared for their population has since doubled says local ranger i meant ben rumah. his 1st job of the day is

to look in on the shy animals. club him. check on the animals in the pans every morning i've been doing this kind of work for years now i know how to treat them i know these animals very well and i even think about them on my days off and i'm not kidding and i've come to love these helpless because i. have. the atlas because l. is native to north africa but a lot of clearance poachers under changing ecosystem have put their survival in jeopardy say international conservation groups. the tunisians want to see the gazelles inhabit the region once again and the chances of the reintroduction program succeeding are high says the director of the national park. the animals feel at home in these high altitude climbs.

we've also made efforts to raise awareness about the animals among people who live around the national park. and now of course we hope that they'll be safe here and 10 years from now there will be a big herd of these because elsie in this reserve. is the population of the outlets because there has been growing so have visitor numbers to the nature reserve. there's a lot of interest among tunisians in the story behind the reintroduction of venture . for them the animals are also a cultural icon of their region. we're going to protect them and do everything we can to ensure that they settle in successfully that's why we also set up a pilot research project to monitor the gazelles delish the data we gather on the animals will allow us to track their movements and help us to locate them so. this

type of gazelle tends to roam an inaccessible mountain terrain so the animals off it would transmit as the conservationists can then determine where they spend most of their time and above all how many of them survive. if all goes well there are another 50 gazelles in the enclosure waiting to be reintroduced into the wild. well that brings us to the end of this week's edition of equal africa thank you for joining us and i've also been looking forward to seeing you once again next week i am. here in uganda. and it's goodbye from me to you in lagos nigeria i'm now outside where if you want to know more if you have ideas of your own then look us up on our social media platforms and write as a message see you soon i make sure to tune in for the next edition. of by.

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