so many different walks of life. some are pumpin and oddly tried but all of them come straight from the heart of school or senior deep in the morning delusional school intern come. from. the law to their final resting place the russians on the w. documentary. a warm welcome to the new edition of africa environmental magazine wrote. germany n.t.v. in uganda on t.v. in nigeria i am sunday here in kampala uganda and of course with my colleague from

nigeria thank you sandra i'm now tiger here in state to be precise great to have you with us again for happen are packed with ideas on how to protect the environment but also look at some great initiatives designed to make our world only took cleaner and more beautiful here some of them had to climate change an artist in tanzania employing skillfully environment a company in cameroon taking of the challenge of recycling new waste safely and how sure but in south africa. a logical revolution. was not today show in harare the capital of them bob way it's true in many urban centers the population there is growing steadily from year to year and that means the need for housing is growing too but not all construction projects think about the damage to course to the environment we meet up with an organization that fights to protect vitally

important ecosystems. almost every day make a conservationist come to absolve the land surroundings in bibles capital. since 2005 the local organization has been wintering the lag with land area. water reservoir the biodiversity consistence boast over 80 plants and the great variety of insects species it's one of 7 whittling sites in zimbabwe that economist internationally this area covers about 5 square kilometers but listen 10 percent have been perceived. out of desperation and because they can't find affordable property in harare some people are building houses on these ecosystems. we don't have these weapons we won't have the ground to make those dreams runs throughout

the yet which is what they do know throughout the year because of these areas regulating the flow from under whelmed they not yet to the sea. because the wetlands also solve other natural water purification systems because they absolve pollutants to the roots and they also help to contain floods when there is existing for. but that's not a likely problem here in zimbabwe southern africa has been experiencing a prolonged drought simply. increased development is also causing the city's water sources to run dry finding clean water has become a daily struggle for many. of our these only overcrowded when phila committee members in need of water and we have no choice but to help them if there's an outbreak of cholera we all be in danger because it's exposed. just close and trust has been set up that oversees various environmental organizations and activists to do that they are looking into ways of protecting and

restoring the city's remaining wetlands with the help of local communities and donations but the biggest problem is land management say the activists or the country's environmental law forbids the look made on with lance continue to offer land for sale. the legal aspect. concerning red lines is really very important and needs to be address very gently. at the moment we are working in an environment where. the legal aspects are not be known are not aligned his loopholes are currently being used. to develop. through petitions and court challenges the trust has now meant to stop developments or not politically with lance within the capital cities limit. since it is held up as an example of conservation and restore ition it's important to record accurate data to work. and

to publicize the fact that the ecosystem is functioning the way chewed again. is instruments are called up his own meters they're used to measure. underground water is where is or to a new world it gives us the fluctuations that happens during the course of the differences and. is well is our to monitor or that there is no much obstruction or fall order within these wetlands. but challenges remain with plants are often used as dumping grounds because they're open spaces. to the hollywood lands trust has joined forces with communities resistance and city council officials for a cleanup campaign also involved with some invasive species which block the flow of water in the wetlands streams. we have a lot of illegal activity happening almost. like.

legal activity whilst protecting. the environment. but it doesn't and here are the effects of the climate crisis continue to intensify including drought and water shortage the most important thing is to protect all the which runs around the city. so the organization is also working with the younger generations the participation is ideally needed if he wants to continue using the water is of work for the growing city. now there are many different ways to take a stand against climate change just think of activists. from sweden she has inspired young people around the world to go out and demonstrate for climate protection other people use their skills in other ways artist. in tanzania creates drawings and i mean clips to raise awareness about global warming.

the askari soldier he stands atop a famous monument in tanzania largest city dar es salaam. and this is an garamond. he's an illustrator and animator. while passing the statue on one exceptionally warm day he had a sudden inspiration. because it was so hard they just hit ok what would he do in this heat and i decided to do their nation and so the us government started to build that conversation with my head like ok this is this is an environmental issue it's getting really hard. why is it getting hot and so i wanted to start off that conversation through the video. the response on social media was overwhelming. i even had people reaching out to me and say hey can i use

this video for my presentation on climate change for school go ahead. and gary mandara and the story soldier have now joined forces to raise awareness about other environmental issues. one recent video has them taking. plastic waste. and how about you if you're also doing your bit tell us about it visit our website or send us a tweet. doing your page. we share your story. i don't know how our viewers throughout africa feel but it seems to me that the more developed we become the more in the tronic waste piles up in our rubbish dumps that's not only ugly it's harmful because

a lot of it contains toxic substances that seep into the environment it is true that broken. often tossed by the old site but in some african context the research huge market for recycling electronic waste for example the environment ministry of commerce wants to set up recycling infrastructure in the country's largest city to talk with the toxic junk all reported went to the capital one day. garbage income iran's capital young day including discarded electrical appliances. some of the pads can be sold like the metal from a refrigerator condenser but poisonous gases cool diskette during dismantling that's bad for the environment and for people's health the n.g. also lead early to technology takes care of the proper disposal of this kind of west it's only electronics recycling facility devices such as old more knitters and

had drives are picked up at a collection point the recycler also collects all the devices directly from companies for a small fee or service a tampa young lass or the services are paid for by the companies and it's sustainable for the informal was $12.00 action we have close to 40 square feet large containers in different neighborhood to collect west say someone in charge at this size to receive all the west and make a pre-selection law has brought to live years a particular menasha a quarter of an industry. initiated process is about 2 tons of waste a month including lots of computers sometimes more than $100.00 component parts are collected during disassembly metal is reusable and some of the electronic parts. all together about 24 people at the center

a guest in canada has been here for 12 years. through this initiative initiated it i read answered entrepreneurs i really enjoy working at this far that's because this is a recycling industry where we work to fight against pollution and to protect the environment so i'm proud to be part of this water on the logging on a modern. part of our series of. the different components are sorted and kept separately computer circuit boards with damaged assembly containing metals like. which are sold to melting shops. and lead to cables can be reused immediately as the materials are more problematic . and i want to we have certain types of plastics that come in different forms we have some batteries that cannot be dealt with. we have started negotiating

a deal with foreign partners in order to export to these materials overseas for sacking people. here ahead rev is being checked and it still functions around 20 percent of the devices can be repaired and resold that's great for the environment and for the company. and the benefit is that this technology then becomes available to people who normally would not be able to afford it. to produce it is one of our objectives is to promote their distribution of modern technology that is to give people who cannot buy a new device the opportunity to get a cheaper 2nd one from us. so if you manage to repair this telephone we can sell it to for half the price than it would normally do from one circle of christian a former e.u. west gets a new life that's good for everyone and reduces the garbage pile up in the city but

there is still lots to do they need cheated is hoping for even more government support to be able to go big scale and help manage the toxic west incoming roun. staying with the subject of waste it is no secret that large quantities of clothing end up in lawn feels shoes don't really fit any better but one someone starts up has come up with an innovative plan to tackle the problem and sneak a rescue it meant old worn out shoes turning them into trendy fresh looking for it with it not only costs down a waste it also means you never hope to throw away any of your favorite trainers. sneakers convenient comfortable and fashionable.

i really like the price was right in her house along like i do this every year there's a new air max or whatever and people have to have them. that quick on the market make you quick on your feet but they're also quick to wear out and it's not read that they cost between $1.20 euros every year europeans throw away an estimated 1200000 tons of shoes. that's all the more shocking given the fact that pretty easy to repair something haagen much knows all too well but his mission is about more than saving sneakers from a premature to minds. we want to show people a way of having more respect for things that have been made for them by other individuals whether sneakers or whatever so that they appreciate other people's work. and also paid it shoemaker by trade in 2018

hug and launched sneaker rescue customers send in their worn out running shoes and get them back in near mint condition the service costs just under 40 euros and is now used by almost 200. 50 customers per month. not to shack gets precious little support from the manufacturer its original spare parts a few and far between this is difficult to find the big corporations would rather their shoes are not repaired of course and keep parts under lock and key so this is all our own initiative and we want to make our own souls which are in any case far cooler than the originals still remind us the. most choose on the global markets are made in china and india in 2017 production in those 2 countries totaled $16000000000.00 pence but it's often the environment that pays the ultimate price

thanks to factories producing rivers with excess diet that can contain costs in a general heavy metals. and recluse used. sneakers come with a long list of troublesome chemicals formaldehyde from the soles can cause cancer and flooring compounds that make the shoes waterproof and not biodegradable. benton's man works for berlin based ngo in cosa helping to improve environmental standards and working conditions in the shoemaking industry he says it's difficult convincing manufacturers to make the switch to sustainable production. sneakers leather shoes on other products in the fashion segment the price does not necessarily reflect sustainability standards whether the company protect the environment or the people making the product we want to see them taking on more responsibility to ensure that sustainability is something they consider in their

cost calculations and not just for the p.r. front. meanwhile haagen is confident that his sneaker rescue mission will grow from $250.00 pairs a month to a 1000 for him. just about the financial dividend. from an objective is to grow to the point where we can complete the circle so eventually we can give a part of our profit to the people elsewhere in the world to make the shoes at low cost given our family. he believes will become reality and then not too distant future in around 5 years time. point is the rundown rain forest has been the site for the was longest one. there conservationists. on the primates behavior and also what. we went out into the field

of the to remarry and to learn more about these great. ranges model every single gorilla it will cradles national park. as the truckers. i would be there for you do. imitates to sell gorillas make to offer assurance the mail by because. i want. the rain just keep detailed for a court of what's the awards get up to. that we feed it if we. if we could it would activity. report. if an. eel the park calls the gorilla doctors

the virgin mary is dedicated to save in the mountains and the lowland gorillas he sees. we all want to go out in this forest and we don't take on more than. the international union for conservation of nature has changed the status of mountain gorillas from critically endangered to simply endangered the total population splits between 2 regions has risen from $680.00 a decade ago to over a 1000. tourism has become a significant source of revenue to finance conservation work and support local communities each per bit cost a 1500 dollars last year the park took in $19000000.00. 10 percent of the park's revenue goes towards the for structure projects in nearby villages including clinics and schools children here.

of caring for the forest and its wide life. we don't want to protect the park with the guns we want to protect his back with people who understand and. take that responsibility as well andy that is. really. british model naomi campbell was a bounce against at this year's naming ceremony for baby gorillas an event designed to draw attention to rwanda's conservation efforts. and in the name will be. the birth of every baby gorilla is cause for celebration for its own sake and for the people here. to gorilla tourism. wow what an incredible job they're doing now from the mountains to the plains of south africa

anyone who's been there we have noticed the thousands of kilometers of facing that cut across the lot intended to contain. this is actually have a devastating effect on the environment what's happening. well frank says are not only a deadly trap for the wildlife also there to prevent livestock from roaming freely which leads to overgrazing. asian some herders are now reversing this trend however and there spearheading an ecological revolution. when herders lead their livestock onto the great plains of the in central south africa the animals on allowed to linger. to protect the vegetation from overgrazing they have to be kept on. the move as a result they can only eat the tips of the plant's. head chef the dixon cooper has years of experience and i've seen how the landscape has changed since he's been

grazing his animals here it has made it sound. pitches and grass growth was not that much but now since we have put it you see process we're heading. in that nor is it people now changing even more on crazing paper that is more quote actually. the herders are part of the shepherding but biodiversity project it supports commercial livestock keeping while boosting long restoration on this 24000 hectare farm. was once much greener and home to millions of until open buffalo their hooves loose in the topsoil while that droppings fertilized it. in a bid to recreate the great migrations of the past the project employs shepherds to lead livestock over the plains. is the project leader he's confident that herders can help revive the whole region. as we fundamentally believe

that this method of farming give space for wildlife to co-exist with production i could call tree so that's really simple vision is to find a mechanism by which we can. foster biodiversity on production farms. the thousands of kilometers of fences needed for intensive livestock are the culture one of the main reasons why wildlife has disappeared. fences prevent the animals from roaming free as they search for grazing land and water. they often end up tangled in barbed wire. in order to study the effects of the fenceless farming method on the environment ecologist so monitoring the project. over the past 2 years head researcher janine mcmanus and a group of students have recorded the number of plant species in selected study sites. in addition the group evaluates the earth budgetary index index

is determined by the amount of green seen on the ground by satellites and allows researchers to compare progress in different regions over time. and you can already start picking up changes in trains with the way the hood has been grazing especially over a longer wasting period in parts of the farm and the green index shows up quite pronounced and we compared it to traditional farms where it isn't quite as pronounced and they seems to be quite a significant color it's just looking at the pixels alone you know taking the green out of pixelization but from that you can really start seeing a difference. there are many positive signs. areas that have been grazed by they are now seeing thicker plant growth. slowly while the animals are returning to the farm more than 500 antelope have been counted and even a leopard was recently started. a major success for dixon in cuba especially since

south africa is still recovering from one of the worst droughts in recorded history . wishing to see process continues for the rest of their lives with us so that any time they can be named and so that even the neighbors in. the morning is back about what it has seen his take on the project could inspire neighboring farmers many of them saw their london grade and lost livestock due to the severe drought for the shepherds however this year's lambing season turned out to be very successful adding another $800.00 sheep to the herd slowly but surely the project is turning profitable. and that's all from us this week we hope you enjoyed our reports on environmental topics from africa and you wrote janice next time one of the edition from now it's bye bye from you a lot you not done last 8 not it's nigeria ont goodbye from mean kampala uganda do

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