Sonya Angelica Diehn has been working in the environmental field since 1999. A multimedia journalist and editor, Sonya has produced several video documentaries, as well as working in television, radio and online.

Rooted in the Earth and trained in media, Sonya covers environmental topics, bringing in fresh and constructive approaches to stories.

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For some time, she had been producing Living Planet, DW's weekly environment radio magazine. She continues work as a senior editor at DW, including writing online stories and opinion pieces.

Find out more at her personal website.

You can also follow her on Twitter @SonyaDiehn or Facebook.