To limit greenhouse gas emissions and reduce traffic jams, the city of Kigali is betting on sustainable mobility. For a year now, self-service electric bicycles have been helping to solve mobility issues and pollution.
In Central Africa, pangolins are highly sought after for their meat and scales, which leads to significant illegal trafficking in several countries on the continent. Even if pangolins have been a protected species for several years, trafficking persists, smugglers are multiplying, and the fight to eradicate this phenomenon is far from over. Même si les pangolins sont protégés depuis plusieurs années, le trafic persiste, les contrebandiers se multiplient et la lutte pour éradiquer ce phénomène est loin d’être finie.
On the continent, recyclable waste inspires entrepreneurs. In Guinea, Murielle transforms paper and cardboards into eco-friendly decorations. A flourishing business for this young entrepreneur.
Traditional fish smoking is a threat to the environment. This flourishing activity requires a large amount of wood hence accelerating deforestation. Effects are already visible in Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Greenhouse farming is very promising in Somalia. This alternative aims to combat climate risks to produce better crops. With less watering and fewer insects, fruits and vegetables thrive.
Due to climate change, East Africa's remaining trio of tropical glaciers - on Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the Rwenzori Mountains - are expected to vanish by 2040.
How technology, including satellite images, audio sensors, live streaming, and “selfies”, is being used in innovative ways to help conservationists protect endangered African elephants.
