to bring you more, the how do we make decisions, or how can we protect habitat, what to do with all our ways? we can make a difference by choosing smartness solutions overseen, said in our ways, the global ideas, mental theories of 3000 on the d, w. and on my me the welcome to another edition of equal off because you'll be hearing about to some very special people in today's program. i am some between you and jane by michael, present the priest all the way from nigeria. hi crease. how are you today?

just fine sandra one, welcome from nigeria. before would meet the people who are going above and beyond for the environment. here are few of the questions will be answering on today's show me, what is the great greenwald? how can houses in south africa been built more systemically, the and how the small solar energy green help families in group were promised to introduce it to some special people today and you about to meet the 1st one? miss young woman from a law we has just won an important international award. the goldman environmental price story looks. that's why she absolutely does this. this recognition the the once a month, b, p a over my law, we take to the streets for

a few hours to clean up their tony. but there are ways to turn into something fun. so is that good conversation started when you try to dance and try to just get to see why they think it's also been a really good way to connect and just show them and let them know it's going to take a lot of time for people to actually change how they see things and how they do things, but it's quite willing to see them come out and that part of the gram i g, g, a commode, to encourage people to take responsibility for the cleanliness of their neighborhoods off the road. not all areas can rely on official ways collection. and even in places that can, the service is often irregular. the drainage system is constantly clogged. is broken

in malawi, most ways ends up in landfills. some people tried to eke out a living, sifting through the trash, but things to resell. but there are other opportunities to make good use of the rubbish to do, or am i camacho spotted with a local company that takes bottles and other ways, plastics. once it's been cleaned and shredded, it can then be used as a raw material to make other things like bricks. this thing is 60 percent sand. it is 20 percent of plastic and 10 percent bit thicker plastic. and then you get this which is stronger than concrete. around $60000.00 tons of plastic waste is generated in low each year. frustrated by that, my g, g, commercial, joint fellow activists and battling the plastic industry, pushing the government and the cord to outlaw plastic products. a flight, she continues in her job at the n g o,

the center for environmental policy in the techniques of range from lobbying and legal action to protest we became one of the 1st countries in africa to impose abandon single use plastics for the plastics industry challenge the decision, and it's been hard to enforce a walk around the market, is a reminder that there's still a long way to go with that. so. so he has, he was actually what i didn't write in the back. and i mean, it's very frustrating because by now what we had hoped that in the last one hadn't been you was that he was brought in by no, not how might you get a motor says he could encourage his customers to bring that reusable back. he agrees that it's a good idea. this year, my dig camacho was awarded the procedures, goldman environmental prize for her efforts to promote sustainability. she also celebrated another milestone in cooperation with

a government organization is launch him a law. his 1st national waste management plan. it's still in the proposal stage, but the country's minister for natural resources is optimistic about its prospects . it has to be that pressure for things to happen for movement to happen. there's been issues in cause for a long time. that's nothing. i've been to them. but on this one we've made a headway because of people she was cited and people like how was in very had to make sure that this is that i haven't gained such recognition for her work. gloria my g camacho isn't afraid to dream big 10 years. i might just be the president, but you definitely know my climate change drove what a shortage is. most reports coming out of the hill region. our alarm in especially considering it was once a last to region, but they have been long plans to restore the area to its former glory. back in the

19 eighties and initiative was launched to rejuvenate a broadband that stretches across the country that it was chris in the great green ward. so how is this visionary idea coming along? this must area is just a small part of what's to be the great green one of this a harder on this hill over the last ticket. more than 10000000 trees have been planted here in senegal. one of the initiatives needing countries, occasions of a well in the dry soil, but we can't make it on their own. the siblings need regular care which presents a challenge. on nothing mister, we buy the seedlings, we give them a lot of water. but then the plants are left alone and they die. it's a waste to the best. as it stands to be more than 60 percent of africans, terrain is unsuitable for farming. climate change is particularly not stable in

this region. in the past, those drought about once a ticket. now it's every 2 years lives less unless food and water for more than 30000000 people who live here conceived to come back visit the cation, the tree planting initiative was launched by the african union in 2007. the great green walls, palms, 11 countries from sandy go to 2 booty. it will be 15 kilometers wide and almost 8000 kilometers long cane. but i mean countries have also joined the african movement. financial supple comes mainly from the u. n. the world bank on the eel, but progress has been slow, not even a quote of the root has been planted. hi de l. ali, the new grad greenwald, country director of authentic goal, was to speed up the implementation and involve local population small. here to the project is still not live, you know, i'm messing these out in 10 years. this is the 1st time anyone has come here to

talk about the great green wall and explain its purpose because a lot of persuasion and resources are still needed. if the 100000000 heck to grad greenwood project is to be completed by 2030 us land one. and it's really an ambitious project with a lofty goal to succeed. each would take people who believe in the vision and are actively committed to restoring vessel hail. this is right, crease and hi. the ill ali is one of those people. we caught a glimpse of him in that last report. he resolutely took of eyes of the head of the senegalese great queen project, a wonderful colleague, the host of the french edition of africa. bumble fy recently met with you for an interview. the i've been

almost a year ago, you were appointed synagogue director of the pan african initiative, the great green wall for what was your initial reaction when you realized that you are responsible for this reforestation, the project for a fast, you're running the right. that's not yet. my 1st reaction was the thank god i can play a tree. suddenly i was the head of a reforestation project. for my side. i've always been interested in planting trees here. we know how to cut the trees down, but we don't plant them too, from the soil here has been damaged by the sun's extreme heat. it's a very difficult climate. it's $45.00 degrees even in the shade. and there's no shade on weekend managed by encouraging people to help out with our plans by getting them interested in planting trees. that will be useful to them. killer song, listen, a guy who has played a key role in this initiative your battle. but if the numbers are accurate,

more than 10000000 trees are planted here. how exactly does one plant trees in the desert visit? only given you know that we can't get on? well, the majority of those 10000000 trees have since di, unsurprising, since there's no water in this region. i mean, we have to be honest, we have to find trees that can survive unless climate like the deep palm, for example, we want to create a wasting. and bring in water that way the entire population, including women and young people can continue to farm usually, and plant vegetables as of now that also comes from the capital dot com that this oasis should not only contribute to an improved quality of life. it should also expand eco tourism, after all, and upon groves are always beautiful. last but not least, we want to boost the incomes of people in the community. by creating green jobs it is unplug, it'll push. some critics accused the project of not being forward looking enough

other say it's ineffective. what's your response to these criticisms as a laugh? suppose landed on that. i that i think the great green wall project isn't confined by international structures and you get the financial backing for the project. but in the end, you conduct studies, hold seminars, blah, blah, blah, blah blah. but the money doesn't reach the places where it's most needed. that must change. these people have to take responsibility for what's happening here. there isn't up an initiative repose. the initiative is based on an agreement that includes $21.00 african countries because which big challenges must view as it's director and cynical overcome. if this partnership is to be successful with the gets a problem that we should look at best practices in individual countries and support people who are already doing good things without our help. because when we support them and things will go more quickly and our efforts are more likely to succeed in

the well around. our goal is to build a community with electricity and solar energy, as well as infrastructure that includes enough water for the plants there. for the free state of pushing trash bins at the village entrance, we want to see far as 10 fruit trees, the green network will expand gradually into a sustainable economy economy. the mission of the great green wall is a much bigger, but no less noble cost on a good company nearby i valley. ida, thanks for talking to a messy but it's not only in our regents like this, a hill where the trees are suffering in germany to forest a bit heat by the rising temperatures, long periods of drug and wild fires. so understanding how best to help for it's to cover and regenerate is more important than as a group of scientists in the eastern part of the country is not trying

a new approach to revive forests that i've suffered. devastating fires whether beach trees, maples, or essence janet bloom, wooder and peer abyss, are always glad to see a new member of the family arrive. about 12 months ago, the 2 researches began documenting changes big and small to this section of a forest ravaged by fire. events go off, tutton is i get it. we got what we hoped for the ecosystem is starting to recover. and certain species are quickly appearing and spreading, such as these aspens they've now brought about changes to the area that are in turn helpful for other species. and on i bring d v d. and good season. in august 2018, a forest fire raised almost 4 square kilometers of woodland outside the town of plain woodson in eastern germany, an area larger than $500.00 soccer pitches. the usual practice after

a forest fire is to clear the entire area and replant trees as seen on this private land, but not in this case. thanks to a government funded project. here, dead trees are left standing. the local forest to the tree, hank is testing and alternative solution removing most of the dead pine trees and planting other species in their place. the idea is to create a mixed forest that's also home to oaks couplers and other deciduous trees for me to i can, i 1st wanted to see which species of tree i could use and how old they need to be before being transplanted. one, carrying out is important to get the full picture on it all for lucas. and that's when the forest abroad in the expertise of these researches. they're here to find out the best way for a, for us to be able to regenerate and become more climate resistant with or without

human assistance. the research is take a hands off approach limiting they work to observing which plants and animals settle in the habitat. it's a rare opportunity ah, just to give it's no standard procedure to see to it that we repair the damage that humans have done with all too frequently. we do not give nature the time or space to do that itself. and that deprives us of the chance to learn from nature to give the all the songs stuff on salon. the among the things they have learned is that in addition to providing shade, deadwood also enhances the soil when it falls to the ground, it creates more humus. which gives the soil more moisture. the work hank is carried out on his test areas is on a smaller scale and is common in conventional forest management. me, he left

a number of dead trees standing leaves have also been spread to keep the soil moist and protected during drought dust via we've seen large scale forest fires in the region and that's going to continue. so we need to learn how to respond and to gain . and that's why researchers in it bloomberg is here. she's been collecting data on soil, humidity and temperature, which plants and animals settle there, and how all these factors impact on the ecosystem on the top and having to type test data shows the natural rejuvenation far exceeds the number of trees planted by humans as wouldn't tie up to 3 times the amount of naturally resettling compared to the fine or oak tree that was planted on the area of the ice. and he got off the atlantic flannel. wooden. the researches are also

part of an international network. they're eager to hear about the experiences of colleagues in the u. s. and mediterranean countries, and to learn if and how forest ecosystems can be made more robust. one thing number of studies show is that even the remains of trees killed or damaged in severe fires helped the forest ecosystem rebound, which supports the argument of letting nature be. well, it is interesting to see how nature can regenerate itself, but it is basic use for that forest to be able to for large amounts of code. you're saying again, that's just one reason why we need to reduce emissions as much as possible. and one of the best places to start with is the construction industry was wide. it is now responsible for nearly 40 percent of global couple jokes that emissions and

alarming statistics. the profit one young woman in south africa to take action stuff oh. in the, in the excited see to see one of the projects that we've been working on here. let me take you onto the construction side. very shabby stands out in many ways. you as one of the very few women on the ground. she's also the 1st female boss for many here. being treated as an equal is all part of the job. so at the end of the day, i'm on site, i've got my safety boots, i will climb. but if i need to make this happen for my clients, and i think that that's the main thing is really just making sure that people see us as equal when we all women on construction sites and making sure that they've always honor and respect. because i studied as much as any other studies to be able to become a mechanical engineer. but being

a female construction boss isn't her only u. s. p. there is engineering company, a green designer does something a little different. they specialize in green buildings. that means using energy efficient materials and smart designs to save electricity. it's a rather nice industry. they are only a handful of similar companies on the continent, ah, with everything that we do be considered green. so that's part of how we do our design. that's not a line item that actually is integrated and how we designed it. so we've got lots of natural light coming into the space very herself tries to lead a green lifestyle. the 33 year old, her car, to reduce the carbon footprint and takes public transport factor often, when very start to have company off the university. she had a clear goal in mind, tech and climate change through construction. because we are the most vulnerable

countries when it comes to climate change buildings and med 40 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions. and almost 60 to 80 percent of that can actually be avoided thinking is we are the greatest source of the problem. but also the solution there is, company has worked on 15 construction projects since she started in 2016. she also hosted lectures and workshops throughout the continent to give the green buildings sector, who's in the market business district of stanton, where their office is. they already several green building projects, about $600.00 are certified in south africa. the city of janice berg is currently drafting a green building policy, but there hasn't even bigger vision. 60 percent of the people in our continent. i really just want to see them grow and i really want them understand climate and really just lead our forward into the future is a long journey admit, but she is willing to take it one project at

a time. so it's a long journey indeed. and fortunately, the same can be said of efforts to expand access to electricity. almost brilliant people. well, do i still like access to reliable supply of pop? that means they have a hard time lice in their homes, store, and food using phone call the internet. it's simply a fact that electricity improves people's quality of life. it don't indeed crease on without central electricity compliance. many homes in africa need local or solutions and we all know how losing they can be such a sink of diesel generators. but fortunately, more and more simple clean solutions are becoming available. here is an example from kenya. radio i turned in and laid these own l standard features into vakari ms. home. but many of the households in

the area to rely on kerosene lamps, which i didn't euro and unhealthy. vivica re me, generates electricity from solar panels. she has a small hungry units in west, and it's a big change before we were paying $55.00 shillings a day for electricity. we'd have power for a while and then it would be cut off. but with the solar panels we pay $55.00 shillings. so keep days on the part. so we have enough light to get the children ready on morning on. it's on all the time. i would that all carrie, me and her husband, a thing for the solar energy system in installments. in 8 months it will be paid more than 70 percent of kids have access to electricity in similar areas like income, only 40 percent due to close up. a company

called delight has sit up stores around kenya that sells philip products for home and small businesses. extend your gear runs one of the stores. she shows everything from lamps to t. v. 's and solar home systems. today, one of technicians is going to install unless you see him on the outskirts of john a. t a is a local pastor. he decided to equip his new home with the solar energy going on. the technician explains how it works. it can be installed in just a few hours. by contrast, getting connected to the public grid can take months. and in just 2 years or 2, you will have the environmentally friendly system paid off. this one is the quickest way of getting there. the light duty is not profitable. sometimes

in the media, any problem in from home to town. sometimes you can come visit like what not the light, skin and offices are located in the road, the co found on it, toes and has come from the us to discuss future strategies for africa. the social entropy, newer is now focusing on helping people who have recently lost access to energy sources. it is in injustice that you have 1300000000 people in the world who are still burn kerosene for lighting. when the light bulb was invented more than 100 years ago, this doesn't make sense. technologies like well by banking have made it easy for the like the leash itself in kenya. maybe it's the last 2nd biggest market for solar energy after india and his colleagues. and now hoping to expand into other markets in africa. if we're going to provide universal energy access. solar is going to be a critical part of that equation. the book i re miss marshall agreed means that she

no longer has to buy electricity. dockins and her children have enough light to see when they're drawing the clean energy source, even paul as a security light in her front. yet, it helps detectives at night to another matter. in the evenings we leave the outside light on and all our things are safe. so even if we leave the washing outside. because when the lights on, people can tell us where at home or not to access to solar power, has made her family's life a lot easier. and unlike other sources, the sun's energy will always be there. and hopefully you will fill in more rather just up to hearing about all these people making a difference in the part of the world. i will still be impressed by their ideas that said for today, see you again next week i am chris labs tylenol from lagos, nigeria. think it crease all the best to you and our do not forget to check us out

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