with different languages we fight with different things that's fine but we all speak up for freedom freedom of speech and freedom of press. giving freedom of choice global news that matters w made for minds. i don't want to one welcome to this new edition of the go africa the environment magazine that brings you topics from 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 install besides that. and making clones all talk fish games. and we also show you how long it's been so many transformed part timers into something musical. every year so if africa sees a migration of well as eastern coast as the army was trying to know from on to take a we. still saw the largest number of humbug was on record off the coast of cape town scientists cool savation ists and tourists continue to learn more about these giant on emails 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 on to the woman waters off the coast of mozambique to come. very good after a few months to return some of the long the same route and researches have seen an encouraging rise in numbers. one of the great conservation success stories since the end of whaling and people stopped questioning commercially in the late seventy's around southern africa the population have been increasing rebounding. secondly and we think getting up to what 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. which the team will analyze later the waters around cape town provided do conditions to study the behavior of the way

this. lake. had a lot of feeding off the west coast of south africa which is quite unusual that i'll let you get out there while the feeding in the antarctic and with picking up a lot of juvenile whales this year 202019 hanging around the south african coast that are feeding right in show in falls by a really interesting occurrence fast it gives us an opportunity to study the feeding behavior and the sounds and making wells communicate using up to 4 conversations from clicks to whistles and of course songs each is associated with a specific type of behavior. comparing recorded here 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 i had a friend actually there to look at dolphin distribution because he was only

strongly associated with my making behavior of these animals and around africa humpback whale making happened in the tropical areas equitorial west africa and of mozambique on the east coast around cape town and we should 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 and entanglement in 29 to several was drawn to enforce after becoming trapped in fishing gear images of them being told to. appeared in media around the globe. in a very short amount of time there were a number of wells that were entangled in the fall space area and this was exposed by a conservationist and very passionate in the area and this caused a groundswell of public cry they went all the way to the top of the government's hands 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 cuz everyone. about 3 hard drives from kept town when watching the trucks about how from even to are just a year. while tourism is is big all over the world but in south africa a critically important. huge huge attraction for people with southern right world is an amazing world to watch because they spend a lot of time on the water surface 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 suffering

through the waters around cape town and throughout the watch. while amazing did you know that was actually. on its face is about fish still and more specifically this it might sounds 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 from a series. usually fish skins are a waste product so they cost next to nothing. some companies in africa turning them into jackets shoes and hams. a french town or reproduces letter for luxury

accessories like card holders and comebacks. and all measures which used 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 it's one of the strongest the most durable letters in the world and very simple. 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. then the skins are softened and died with various colors. and now the company is processing around 2000 skins per month. 2 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. hash tag doing your bit. we share your story. whether there was a bike or truck that most plans help to be changed if going on this long before the rabbit starts to pour out on becomes an issue but you actually and it's seen me durable mighty meal and you're right sandra and that's why recycling tiles has great potential they are so many things that. they made from them big 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 their trade is 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 haven't larry tires consist of rubber natural rubber and wire bio wire. 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 and tie 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 defines it with. palin based 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 write i look for inner tubes with specific wits because i need them for various products happy. and i tend to focus on what i call prized pieces which might be impost or patched up or have a manufacturer's branding. i pick out the most interesting ones 1st. you know.

as well as expensive ham banks and other one off creations such a vendor also makes wallets some key fobs that sell a 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 and 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 begun 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. into the compressed with a force of a 1000 tons so 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 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 manmade materials we have it seems a shame to see so much of it simply discard it but on the kenyan island of lamu at

least some bottles found on the beach and are being put to good use let's go see it . in. the fabulous plastic different places in the uk. it's ocean clean up the heat necessary in kenya the children might have made a game out of it but. this is more of a possible conservation mission. for swimming with. 50 meter printed meaning we do their planning. to every friday every friday it's nice to get them when they are you know money spent again we're doing here. but it goes a long way you know i think. most of.

them while they are. like many of the 10 countries kenya is grappling with a got beach problem there are no public dust bins 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 free him after collecting trash i connected. to. 80 years ago at the extent of ocean pollution really he told form our studies have shown that the agent ocean is the 2nd most polluted in the world this affects both of them are in life and the human food supply here in laos amar decided to start doing his bit to protect the ocean. you want to be bored by the sea shore but one time the boat had an injured. but when i came out the boat. bad bad

bad. blasting. everywhere and there was peace around you know and there was a lot of the one not doing anything also report may be a good idea more perfect if you can come up and clean up a little bit you know just as well to the area to have kids playing there you know . how it started. but omar didn't just collect the boxes he used them to build and nasri school this is the school now or the board here. we've crossed the. border the problem is when we get 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 down this country. so the one they want to move is

a move. be the holes who would be our why we need everything but my thought of. the whiskey and the wine used to getting the book for the community important. and we've time the locals accepted that this is one way alcohol bottles really do belong in 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 and hear what is and students don't have to pay to attend on our school this means that support from volunteers has proved vital in keeping the school going. i'm so thankful now that everybody be aware and calm and type to.

people but. 2 i don't know our school these youngsters are learning fighting lessons not only in the classroom but out in the open air where the ocean needs their help. and 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 views of 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 the solar mini greed on the stage of the village bright and shiny in the sun this is probably going to. legalise by car it's isolated location was over 30 and still in the solar panels and environmental reasons connecting the village to the national call grace was not considered worse

the efforts many people here make in living with every culture some including milling operations like richards apparently she previously used to feel fortunate rates to run for grinding machine just now the poor come from the south. yesterday i bought 500 now worth of pock right now we can leave the lights own mind is light in the palm of my 1000000 by the situation was different one way is not you know not all home down by new home and good. to skeptical at 1st many here have since switched to green energy. over $500.00 households now get their power from the solar grid. that means sun's fewer c o 2 emissions according to the margarine company rebate checks so long some funding for the project came from

a german government agency. and that it be there is actually 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 with these by deploying i mean the goods to these locations the project was also bolstered by german company based in frankfurt. a crowd investing platform better vest raised 220000 euros for the celebrity greats in nigeria and c.e.o. marilyn hape says the company is paying customers who want to invest in construction ecologically even judging other parts of the world our future market is africa because this market is crowing so tremendously and the amount of people there that need it atrocity is the highest all over the world. so there is much money needed there isn't much potential and also as mentioned the interest rates

there are very very high so they need to keep the money and they need especially any way of financing there is no solution there are no bank there who are financed those smaller projects all the crowd funding platforms at the moment the solutions to that money can come to africa small and medium sized enterprises to create a tricity into villages. but there is also a dark side to the solar energy being. 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 grid has been pleased to lives of many here boosting their businesses and improving the brain. for margie we have not so very remote we do not

want to have our drive from the car told to me i mean joe bell certain national park about 100 years ago wow gazelles used to live here but today they've completely disappeared from the landscape now an initiative launched my spanish on the weekend as we introduced one full of them into the world they hope the animals will reproduce in the another true hubby tent and improve the eco system the project won't just be good for nature it should also help to boost tourism. season here members of an endangered species that had all but disappeared in tunisia on now back to roam free again in their natural habitat. around 30 outlets because those are gradually being released in egypt bell says national park the territory they inhabit covers approximately 20 square kilometers. their resettlement in the northern atlas mountains is

a joint project between spanish scientists and the tunisian authorities for head research. a touching moment when we bring these animals here in 2017 they were much different now here and in such 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 been 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. that 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 pens 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 else. how do you think. the atlas because l. is native to north africa but a lot of clearance poaches 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 on 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 the 10 years from now there will be a big herd of these because in this reserve. is the population of the atlas 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 offered to be transmitted. 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 these edition of equal africa thank you for joining us and i've also been looking forward to seeing you one for the next week i am. here in uganda. and it's goodbye from me to you in lagos nigeria i'm now outside but if you want to know more if you have ideas of your own then look us up on our social media platforms and write other message. i make sure to tune in for the next edition.

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