called content monitors to tape they scrub terrifying images from online platforms . research jobs for starvation wage the strain is enormous. the cleaners social media shadow industry starts to meet on g.w. . hello welcome to. your destination for solutions for cleaner greener and a more sustainable to model every week we introduce you to change may cause people like you and i while making a significant impact to change out environment for the better i'm sunk that i'm coming to you from mumbai in india. ahead of the show let's look at how one nonprofit even demi bill handing green action among the city's residents if

a poor game can get you to be more involved makes me cautious and how a journey animal welfare charity is attempting to change mindsets in tribal tradition. first let's head to delhi a city which has become synonymous with toxic air pollution the capital cities green cover however is only increasing even if it's only the open forest capital of fortis with the listener's canopy this means that he continues to be home to would rich biodiversity of flora and fauna one nonprofit organization in the city is making sure its residents are well acquainted with the natural treasures that he holds. belize colorful and the crocked around 19000000 people live here he stops to go.

1000 more people come here every day from all over the world delhi has the highest proportion of migrants of all indian cities but the sense of appreciation and connection to one's new and one seems to grow slowly. that is something the team behind the internet blog means knows only too well the game hardly any supporters for the environmental campaign for the young. so they have to come of the solution according to greenspan and go without saying. new life saving doesn't have a stake or you know and then it's missing in states or the places and offer a lot of discussions. we're going to project document called the urban eco tourism project and the object of this when you go to the project is to people who are living in delhi for 203040 years and dig them one when you go to them experience showed them the systems i was in that supported them and converted them in class

from the ministry to. the biodiversity park is one of the biggest attractions of that he's going to approach it in campuses about $10000.00 hectares. for young. scientist suppose why does the ball when he started his work here in the land along the you're not in the banks was bad but that's not it is simply somebody asked me that. during election and actually in many fist oh no political party has put the environment as a priority you have asked broader or your boss hospital you have asked metro government has given you everything but you have not miller that you need. you need the dolphin should be jumping you need a very bad there are 72 piece of doctors you need even a lot of my going to burst you know what off so this part is a please with if you put leg open bring. a lot of students and other

people from the society they get squished how to frame questions how to design a question because question becomes very important your life and in the scientific world also when you design and experiment you least many many christians invited down. to delhi greedo good night vision this found it going to be years ago it all started with the blog to this day go and sing growing it whenever he comes across environmental problems. in the 1st blog post 1st published in march 2007 and then it will be published on interesting stories you know we got the momentum it's extra remember there was a. segment that had been spotted in jane you so there was a friend of ours who was spotted in there and seen a professor and he shared the photograph of us already and then immediately asked permission and posted in the blog saying look a common bombs haven't spotted in any and then i'm going to buy it i was going to

fast prince or picked up a snake and he shared this information and for you the fact that you know how the park was being really showed the photograph in us and we immediately took it the mission and then publish it on the blog saying look this is what it's all about it's not just you know and it's also about is my that it's not just people it's all to having biodiversity and i. love to become a campaign by page for an environmental action the reason google sing or observe some things on his way home one day that he did not like it on. one fine day we were walking back to university from the field work and we found that all the trees in the university had been numbered and the limit also numbered in any brutal manner so the bark the old bark had been scraped off and a number had been written on all the trees each tree had a unique number of cars so we went to various offices of the industry to find out what's happening and then somebody said we don't know who's done this but. it is a given knowledge of the number of trees that we probably fell in later. so then.

and then. in front of 1000. instructors and. on. the blog about the inappropriate making of the trees and the plans to cut them down arose of the people's interest that's how the university's management found out and halted the plans to cut down the trees. deli greens and the luck to have now made a name for themselves as experts today they visit a garbage dump in about an drive away from the city center residents complained to the organization about the. it's suspected that the dump is illegal and that the people who live in the neighborhood at risk of developing health problems.

trying to recycle. the problem but we were concerned about is that. because the amount of dust that is there. to action why the vet and information channel about environmental issues delhi greens has read as throughout india. already about 1200 people have taken part in. the delhi you comment on climate change and the campaign to promote segregation in projects. is called and he's like the one oriental apartment in north west delhi's is broken you just break when you roll materials are created from recycled waste. almost on the new gold from those initiatives which works. effective risk

management and once i finish it even if i was. a woman we heard that there was one company. is now. and has needed. oriental apartments. deli greens is a nonprofit organization financed by donations and the revenues from its workshops . with the funding that and my member dried to make a little bit more livable. now regularly ecosystems like the ones in the biodiversity park has a variety of plants and animals take for example the red crested the large duck breeds in southern europe and central asia and makes its way all the way to delhi for the winter but what makes the wetlands saw attractive this experience will help you want to that question. is spread over a combined area of 12100000 square kilometers from the far north to the far south

there is an ecosystem that is richer than even rain forests wetlands. they support at least 100000 species of animal. what makes wetlands the most productive among all the ecosystems on the planet. to appreciate why that is it's important to 1st understand what makes a wetland. firstly continuous saturation by surface or ground water for most of the year secondly characteristic vegetation with the question of plants thirdly a unique type of substrate known as heidrick soil. it is the sponge like ability of the wetland to withstand different levels of water that makes it more productive than other ecosystems the physical properties of heidrick soil in neighbor to absorb a higher proportion. of nutrients that makes wetlands home to many rare and

endangered species of terrestrial and aquatic plants and animals that are found in no other ecosystem. there is also a natural flow through and filtration system of nutrients a characteristic unique to wetlands. it's these properties that help called grass in a salt marsh for instance to produce more plant material and store more energy per acre than any agricultural crop. healthy wetlands are crucial to all wildlife and humans throughout the world many birds use wetlands as a pit stop in their long distance migration many animals there to reproduce what lands provide great volumes of food especially for species that form the base of the food where acting as natural water purifiers they absorb many pollutants in surface waters their ability to trap and retain water protects land against floods

and the impact of storms of the 600000000 people are dependent on wetlands for fisheries and farming rice which is grown in what is the staple diet of nearly 3000000000 people what is worrying is that the world may have lost as much as 87 percent of its wetland since the years 7903 times the rate at which natural forests have been lost not only a wetlands a vital source of biodiversity they are also a source of livelihood for one out of 7 people on earth that means protecting all regions worldwide where water meets land brings benefits for all for the environment and the economy. now what of your life situation gave you the option to save or did any of that environmentally conscious decision while various lobbies are working against you to prevent that from happening well a fascinating give you that experience. as it's called challenges to strike

a balance between protecting the environment and pursuing your interests. this game is about climate change and the politics involved players build black factories or eco friendly green one. of the dice can ruin a. players economy it all depends on the card and the natural disaster it represents. it was important for us to designs the games that you doings and socially best thing we wanted to reproduce the real world tension so when you have the oil industry card in the beginning you need to play for the oil industry to win while if you have so green growth card you need to produce green growth. when germany's climate politics are played out and where german scientists are continuing to develop the game keep cool to give players a peek into the world of climate policy. klaus eisenach is an expert on the

economics of climate change and one of the brains behind. the i was always a game into the just so i could see swings to bring it in if you look in the real world climate change policies what's going on it's like a game. and as in the real world this game pits different players against each other. and changes in serious issue but being afraid of it it's not the solution creativity to solve the problems we have and the game is one way. that can games really help us to combat issues like climate change and industry lobby the n.c. on their studies the science behind toys and games. he doesn't need your. games are a medium that allows us to learn about new subjects. in the learning in part it is in direct because the point is also to have fun. when we look at these games and

play them there's an emotional involvement. so it's possible that we take that experience with us into the real world. the humbled university is one of countless that means hosting balance on your science institute open. right and events where research is present that work new technologies experiments and games. that's also immobile the ocean of keep cool. here play with climate enthusiasm from all over the world in english or in 4 other languages. the mobile phone gives you control over how to develop your city. i think it's a great simulation and it really shows you all the intricacies of different interest. standing in the way of climate change this is just. so maybe there is very different things in reality players also have to factor in rising

temperatures just like in reality green factories are black the choices that and our it's climate change is one of the big threats we have in the 21st century and be every huge urgency to deal with this problem and we haven't lost too much time already but i think we need to get the message that we need to do stuff individually that we need to change all behavior but it's the same so if you also need to have political change going on we need to engage and cooperate globally in class and his team have funding to take that game to the next level they just hope it can inspire players globally to make a change in the real world. shifting focus now poverty illiteracy a lack of awareness and an absence of better nudie services for farmers in india's eastern state of it into their animals one notable 2 beers fatal diseases the farmers often priests and quacks of the windage who killed their animals and german

animal welfare charity w p g in stride to bring a shift in the mindset of the tribal areas of the state where the community managed program for long term improvement of the health of the animals. from. about one of those it is sick and these. families live. fortunately a team of mobile weights has come to have the lymph nodes are stored and probably because of an infection so the cow is given an antibody conjecture. be vetted medians came to our rescue they treated us sick animals there's no other animal clinic here. they treated my sick go give the animal medicine and now all is that. the mobile rates are funded by w d g a german animal welfare and you depends travelled to places where there is no where

the studios of rodriguez or where it is too expensive places like some of the village in the eastern indian a state of. news that pains are i will have to spring foremost be a small fee for treatment this can busies is better sites a common sometimes the animals need surgery the ritz gets this farm a spray that can create life. in odessa 80 percent of rural households own livestock for many families livestock on an important supplementary income source it's a poor rate of malnutrition means animals are vulnerable to disease preventive measures against diseases such as foot and mouth disease which is widespread here are. very good a pillow pretty well if they keep livestock at home we had 20 to 22 cattle washed

away by the recent cycle and they are feeling. well i have. been needed treatment for the remaining animals today i got medicine for my animals. a few kilometers away in my heart. here the reps are training film how to keep their animals healthy. the. active in and around 70 locations in odessa partnering with the local animal welfare organization. the poor country poorest parts of india so in this way they are but we are providing. it on a modern serious ones. he will if yards away out of. here in this bone the training has led to changes that he used to be that mosquitoes and flies made animals restless and carry disease.

today mosquito nets keep the best out. used to have cows and fields for farming but they were badly affected by that cycle. because money and other sources i had problems my 25 cars died. the remaining animals are all healthy today animal health one tears like. are trained and provide medical care once the veterinarians are gone the volunteers are given a basic kit with medications. and bandages. obligated then if any cows sheep have any kind of problem their owners call me and i reach out to them immediately and provide medicines that. the w.b. g.

has trained more than 40 of these animal health will interiors over the past year in india. nearly 4000 farmers have taken part in the training courses dealing with animal new aggression and care like. this with a new knowledge they'll be able to ensure the valve for of the livestock and their own livelihood as well. can use a computer help bring about change we travel to the couple of us through the ages in the south of children here are helping their parents often farmers to raise dead awareness you have the cultural method with the help of songs and one piece and the results seem encouraging take a look. just a few more stitches and this hand puppet will be ready. to start a play these children are putting on tomorrow and they have to be sure they know their lines. the play was written by

participants in a workshop on sustainable farming and the children contributed some ideas of their own. then we have to protect the forest they say by growing plants that are good for the soil then we cause less damage. than you mining. an hour's drive away in the mountains the scene of a landslide one of many there's widespread deforestation here there aren't enough trees left to stabilise the soil with their roots they've been replaced by corn to grow corn you have to plow the fields but that loosens the soil which can then easily slip downhill. the nearest large town to just rami is top of us to siddhartha gautama grew up nearby he later became known as the border the enlightened one he taught that people are responsible for themselves now you are allowed to ask for help. so what is you know of innovation tell.

the american n.-g. o. rare organizes workshops for farmers and local politicians on sustainable farming methods. they cover the ins and outs of organic farming and how to market the new products. the aim is to restructure farming here. this is where the young property is have a part to play. when i talk about think that this is a lament for the. bourke when it is parents and they. are not. this is a very powerful and long it's a very sustainable accords. and. i think they would do a lot. back in the mountains my about jahi is the mother of garnish one of the

young property is his at school right now while his father sprays his corn with insecticide he knows it's highly toxic but says he has no alternative. we know it's bad financial and for our health but we can only harvest enough corn if we use the insecticide. are. going to china where the outside oh we had people you know so you know. the convince a farmers it is not it necessary to produce a. mahaan blues r. and his wife likes me are 2 such champions they now make an organic pesticide with cows urine leaves and herbes it's a natural way of protecting their crops from a range of pests and diseases like. that still growing corn but now they also grow spices like ginger which don't

require plowing that reduces the risk of soil erosion. the seeds are planted on the surface and covered with a little hay being ginger the farmers hope to earn good money with their new crops . one advantage is that these plants should be able to withstand the expected changes to the climate. we can see that the climate is changing the rain has become less reliable but ginger yams and time rick grow even when there's not much rain. the big day has arrived for our young puppets he is. but 1st more one bozo talks about what he learned at the workshop. tells the audience how the new kinds of plants can help prevent landslides. at least half the village has come for the event including my about johnny.

carson ganesh introduces the puppet play. the monkey complains about the destruction of the forest and the young girl and the cow explain how women can protect the soil with sustainable farming. a serious message charmingly conveyed. that i didn't know you could also use natural pesticides. and neighboring as more about it. perhaps we'll try it as well. then the workshop participants sing a song they wrote themselves to inspire enthusiasm to pursue the changes that are so urgently needed to ensure that people can live here in safety. i hope you enjoyed that story and the others we had to we'll be back with many more

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