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Green living
A hot new buzzword is green living. How do you live a sustainable lifestyle?
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Venice Architecture Biennale adapts to changed world
How do we design buildings for a world with droughts, floods and heat waves? Adaptation is key.
How architecture is shaping our future
DW Arts Unveiled explores how architecture is adapting to climate change.
Dakar's award-winning all-electric bus system
Dakar won the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award for its fully electric bus rapid transit system.
Bangladesh switches to eco-friendly hollow concrete blocks
In Bangladesh, innovative concrete hollow blocks are reshaping construction practices.
Rwandan architect redesigns urban development in Africa
Jean-Paul Sebuhayi was one of the first graduates of Rwanda's only school of architecture.
A sustainable backpack supporting deaf kids
A backpack supporting the deaf and saving the environment.
How Slow TV brings us closer to nature
A rushing river, a soaring bird, a rustle of leaves and … that’s about all. Slow TV is gaining popularity. But why?
Different countries; different strategies | Eco Africa
From reducing traffic to increasing solar energy, countries across Africa have varying approaches to today's problems.
How can smart financing drive sustainable growth in Africa?
Josephine Mahachi talks to Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo, a candidate vying to lead the AfDB.
Tomorrow Today — The Science Show
Earthquake-proof buildings made of clay and straw. Also: how AI is piecing together shattered cuneiform tablets.
For a green and clean environment! | Eco India
Tree conservation in Germany and Kashmir, and mushroom farming in Kashmir.
Afrimaxx — Most sustainable ideas
Trashy treasures from Nigeria, sustainable hair extensions made from sisal and sun-baked bread.
Sisal — the sustainable innovation in hairdressing
Why ropes are good for your scalp: Sisal hair.
Building sustainably in India and Germany
DW met with two young entrepreneurs to explore what makes their products special.
Tariffs, new markets, and transformations — MADE
Economy at a crossroads: tariffs, trade with Asia, building sustainably, and Medellín’s transformation.
The Chennai trail helping visitors understand its ecosystem
Chennai is vulnerable to coastal erosion and flooding. Could this trail help to educate people and boost conservation?
Saving our soil — farming with a future
For a long time, soil was all but ignored. But for years, the valuable humus layer has been thinning.
Pollution from sunken warships & cow dung to the rescue
Oil spills, coastal erosion in Chennai — our planet is under pressure. But hope comes in unlikely forms — even cow dung!
Is Kenya ready for e-mobility?
DW Engine Africa visits the Mini Lovers club in Kenya. Can they imagine driving an electric Mini in the future?
Vintage fashion hype: Gen Z on a treasure hunt
From niche to mainstream, second-hand fashion is enjoying record demand as online vintage clothing sales boom.
How to remove dangerous space junk?
The Earth’s orbit needs a garbage truck. Can technology solve the problem?
Congo pays price of progress for electric battery boom
As demand for electric batteries surges, communities in Congo are dealing with the harsh consequences of mineral mining.
Full steam ahead in Chile with hydrogen power — Global Us
Chile's first hydrogen-powered train is in operation. India's climate influencers are trying to change attitudes.
The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We journey into the heart of DR Congo, where a new generation is determined to reclaim its future.
How a market in Buenos Aires turns food waste into jobs
A program to minimize food waste at Buenos Aires' central market has also created new jobs.
How a tiny metal block could change cooling forever
Using magnets for cooling in fridges or air conditions could be 30% more energy-efficient than current cooling systems.
Chris Ngalu's vision for the future of fashion is slow
Malawian designer Chris Ngalu is defining African identity through fashion — and keeping it totally sustainable.
Spain's Guadix cave homes withstand climate change
These cave dwellings in southern Spain prove that this ancient form of housing has a future.
Do tourism taxes actually deter travelers?
The question remains as to whether such strategies really help reduce overtourism — and where the money generated goes.
Why the US oil boom isn't helping regular people
The US oil industry says upping production means lower prices, energy independence and good jobs. Is that really so?
How ingenuity inspires sustainable living | Eco Africa
Boosting food security in Burundi, and turning trash into a modern take on traditional African masks.
Natural dyes reduce toxic textiles' impact
Toxic clothing dyes harm health and environment - but demand is growing for eco-friendly natural dyes.
Who's scared of 15-minute cities?
Imagine a city where everything is just 15min away. Is this the key to a greener future or a threat to personal freedom?
India's Kumbh Mela brings up environmental challenges
Spiritual leaders in India used the world's largest religious gathering to champion environmental sustainability.
South Africa: Winegrowers adapt in face of climate change
Climate change is a big challenge for South Africa's winegrowers. Regenerative methods and innovation help them adapt.
Upcycling turns trash into haute couture
To find inspiration for his creations, Swiss designer Kevin Germanier looks to material destined for the dumpster.
Ready for Liftoff: Hydrofoil boats are going green
Hydrofoil boats are getting more sustainable. A Swiss student team tested their eco-friendly prototype on Lake Geneva.
Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe
Haute couture from old scraps, life in Gstaad, and a hearty recipe with super food kale.
India: Wild fruit provides livelihoods in the Western Ghats
In India's Western Ghats, efforts are underway to create employment opportunities using the region's natural resources.
In France, fresh fish available by subscription
France's newest food trend involves eating sustainably caught fish, regularly delivered directly to your home.
Eco-chic: Going bananas on the runway
German-Ivorian designer Paul Kadjo uses banana plant fibers as material for his fashion creations.
Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe
Designer fashion from banana fibers, young living in Bucharest and Sardinia's cheese with maggots.
Hope, failure and lessons learned in going green | Eco India
The highs and lows of sustainability, from green energy to eco-architecture and electric planes.
Algae key to food security, haute cuisine
Algae, a superfood, could play a key role in global food security. It's also becoming popular in Chile's haute cuisine.
Tips for ecologically sustainable travel
Local Meling Balloo checks out eco-friendly travel tips on her beautiful island of Mauritius.
Dancing and tree-hugging for the planet | Eco Africa
A record-breaking tree hugger from Uganda, and the power of dance to help the environment.
Adapting to changing ecosystems | Eco India
As temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, how can we adapt to the changes and thrive?
Air taxis: Flying high, or destined to flop?
The hype surrounding air taxis is huge. But they've been called an "ecological absurdity for ultra-rich people."
How a Niger woman grows a garden despite extreme weather
Extreme weather has not stopped one Niger woman from growing delicious, sustainable produce.
From scrap recycling to green architecture | Eco Africa
Recycling scrap metal, green building, sustainable market gardening. Everyone can make a difference!
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