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just fine, sandra. welcome from nigeria. before we meet the people who are going above and beyond for the environment, here are few of the questions will be answering onto these shoes. look, is the great greenwald. how can houses in south africa been built more systemically, the and how the small solar energy greets help families in group. and you were promised to introduce it to some special p for today and you about to meet the 1st one. this young woman from a law we has just won an important international award. the goldman environment surprise us off story looks at 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 starter? when you try to dance and try to disengage it, see what i think it's also been a really good way to connect. going 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's part of the gram i. g camacho encourages people to take responsibility for the cleanliness of their neighborhood. after all, 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 a good published. it broke the inside in

malawi, most ways ends up in landfills. some people tried to eke out a living, sifting through the trash, but things to resell for there are other opportunities to make good use of the rubbish to do, or am i dig 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 malawi each year. frustrated by that, my g. g come out of joint fellow activists and battling the plastics industry, pushing the government and the cords to outlaw plastic product. a flight continues

in her job at the n g o, the center for environmental policy and the focusing. techniques of range from lobbying and legal action to protest we became one of the 1st countries in africa to impose abandoned 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 because actually what i didn't write in the back. and i mean, it's very frustrating because by now, what we had hoped was that in the last one had, was that he was brought in by know, not how might you get a moto says he could encourage our customers to bring that over usable, but he agrees that it's a good idea. this year, my giga camacho was awarded the procedures, goldman environmental prize for her efforts to promote sustainability when 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 on 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 has happened to them. but on this one we've made the 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 draws water shortages. most reports coming out of the hill region are alarming, especially considering it was once a last for all region, but they have been long plans to restore the area to its former glory. back into

980 is an initiative was launched to rejuvenate a broadband that stretches across the country that it was christine the great green war. so how is this visionary idea coming along? this vast area is just a small part of what's to be the great green one of the sahara on this hill over the last the kid more than 10000000 trees have been planted here in san diego. one of the initiatives needing countries acacia 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 nathan this summer we by the seedlings, we give them a lot of water. but then the plants are left alone and they die it away. as it stands to be more than 60 percent of africans terrain is unsuitables for

farming. climate change is particularly noticeable in this region. in the past, those drought about once addicted. now it's every 2 years, please less and less food and water for more than 30000000 people who live here. courses to come back visit if you cation, the tree planting initiative was launched by the african union in 2007. the grid greenwald, spawns 11 countries from sandy go to booty. it will be 15 kilometers wide, and almost 8000 kilometers long cane. but our in countries have also joined an african movement. financial support 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 for senate go, wants to speed up implementation, and evolve 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 hector's grad greenwood project is to be completed by 2030 us planned one and it's really an ambitious project with a lofty goal to succeed. it will 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 repeatedly took over the head of the senegalese, great greenville project, a wonderful colleague, the host of the french edition of africa. bumble fi recently met with you for an interview. the i've been here

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 project. for a fast you're running that i that's my my 1st reaction was the thank god i can treat 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 trees down, but we don't plant them into the soil here as being 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 regarding synagogue has played a key role in this initiative,

your data. but if the numbers are accurate, more than 10000000 trees were 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, that this oasis should not only contribute to an improved quality of life. it should also expand eco tourism. after all the palm 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, out or 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 the last surprise kayla lagrano, 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, make it, 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 there. isn't that an initiative repose? the initiative is based on an agreement that includes $21.00 african countries in which the challenges must view as it's director and cynical overcome. if this partnership is to be successful. with the 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,

some things will go more quickly and our efforts are more likely to succeed and 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 state of pushing trash bins at the village entrance, we want to see far as 10 fruit trees. the greenland network will expand gradually into a sustainable economy. doesn't equal to me. the mission of the great green wall is a much bigger but no less noble cost on it. good the company? no. i valley. ida, thanks for talking to but not only in our regions like this, a hill where the trees are suffering in germany to forest a big heat by the rising temperatures, long periods of drought and wild fires. so understanding how best to help for its to cover unregenerate is more important than

a group of scientists in the eastern part of the country. not trying a new approach to revive forests that are suffered. devastating fine is whether beach trees, maples, or essence janet bloomberg and peer 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 me evinced golf 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 intern helpful for other species. and on bring d v. w. and good season. in august 2018, a forest fire raised almost 4 square kilometers of woodland outside the town of plain whitson, 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 trees. hank is testing an 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 poplars, and other deciduous trees. for me to i can. i 1st want 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 him to all those who started. and that's when the forest abroad, in the expertise of these researches there, he had to find out the best way for a,

for us to be able to regenerate and become more climate resistant with the without human assistance. the research is, take your hands off approach limiting they work to observing which plants and animals settle in the habitat. it's a rare opportunity. oh, i just put 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 given each other time or space to do that itself. and that deprives us of the chance to learn from nature to give off the sauce stuff on salon. ah, among the things they have learned is that in addition to providing shade dead would also enhance the toil. when it falls to the ground, it creates more humourous which gives the soil more moisture. the work hank is

carried out on his chest areas is on a smaller scale than 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 once again . and that's why researchers and that blue murder 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. and how tight death shows the natural rejuvenation far exceeds the number of trees planted by humans, wouldn't tie up to 3 times the amount naturally resettling compared to the pine tree that were planted on the area with ice and dr. esick flannel. wooden.

the researches are also part of an international network. they are 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 a 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 wow, it is interesting to see how nature can regenerate itself, but it is very sick years for the forest to be able to store large amounts of couple and you're saying again, that's just one reason why we need to reduce on board emissions as much as possible . and one of the best places to start with is the construction industry worldwide. 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 . oh, in the excited fetus. one of the projects that we've been very line here and let me take you onto the construction site. there is show based out in many ways here 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 booth, i will climb. but if i need to make this happen for my client, 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 is always on a 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, green design, that's 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, we consider green. so that's kind of how we do our designs. it's not a line item that actually is integrated and how it's designed it. so we've got light, lots of natural light coming into the space. vera herself tries to lead a green lifestyle, said she, 3 year old of her car to reduce carbon footprint and takes public transport back to her office. when very started have company off the university. she had a clear goal in mind,

tech and climate change through construction because we are the most vulnerable contact 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 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 building sector booth in the market business district of fenton where various office is. they already several green building projects, about $600.00, a certified in south africa. the city of janice berg is currently drafting a green building policy, but vera has an even bigger vision. 160 percent of the people in our continent. i really just want them grow and i really want them understand climate. and really just like lead employed into the future, it's 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 light in the homes, star and food using phones, all the internet's. it's simply a fact that electricity improves people's quality of life. it does indeed, crease on without central electricity compliance. many homes in africa need local or read solutions, and we all know how we're 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, charging system, and light. these are all l standard features in 5th vakari,

ms. home. but many of the households in the area to rely on kerosene lamps, which are dangerous and unhealthy. vivica re me, generates electricity from solar panels. she has a small hungry cornet in west and it's a big change before we were paying $55.00 shillings a day for electricity. we have power for a while and then it will be cut off. but with the solar power, 55 shillings 15 days on. so we have enough light to get the children ready on morning on. it's on all the time. that will carry me and her husband, a paying 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 areas like income,

only 40 percent due to close the up. a company called delight has sit up stores around kenya that sell solar products for home and small businesses. as you will get, runs one of the stores, she sells everything from lamps to t. v. 's and solar home systems. today, one of technicians is going to install a system on the outskirts of john a. t a is a local pastor. he decided to equip his new home with the solar energy and on the mission 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, delay, infinity is profitable. sometimes it will tell in the in

the area that i need from me, from home to town. sometimes you can visit totally one of my what not de la skin office is located in robbie co founder and has come from the us to discuss future strategies for africa. the social entropy, newer is know, 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. technology is like mobile banking have made it easy for the late establish itself in kenya. maybe if the last 2nd biggest market for solar energy after india goes on 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. we book a really nice modular grid 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 policy security light in her front. yet it helps detect the is a 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're feeling more energized . so up to hearing about all these people making a difference in the part of the world. i will certainly impressed by the ideas that say for today see you again next week i am chris labs tylenol from lagos, nigeria. thank you, greece,

all the best to you and our do not forget to check us out on social media platforms . this is thing and touch. i am sandra 3, nobody here in compiler. uganda, and i look forward to your company again. next week. the, the the, me, the, the, the, the, the the the, the,

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