In Uganda, former poachers now protect mountain gorillas

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda is home to almost half of the world's mountain gorilla population. Former poachers turned ‘gorilla guardians’ are now supporting conservation efforts.

 

Beavers get their teeth into Czech rewilding project

A beaver family got down to work and constructed a long-planned dam for free while humans were wrangling over the wetland project southwest of Prague.

 

South African teenagers helping animals and themselves

Young people working in an animal rescue project in Soweto are helping sick creatures and educating others about animal cruelty. It's also helping them grow.

 

Africa’s largest floating solar system

Ghana has installed a huge solar energy array on a lake, cutting land use and boosting renewable energy output. This project can also protect aquatic life from overheating.

 

Local initiatives drive efforts to make Abidjan an eco-city

Schoolchildren, entrepreneurs and farmers are making Abidjan greener with schemes such as collecting and recycling rubbish, improving waste management and boosting local production of organic food.

 

 

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