Eco-tourism in Thailand
The island of Kho Khao in Thailand was devastated by the 2004 tsunami. Recent years have seen developers rebuild hotels, but unlike in many of Thailand's most popular holiday…
The Humboldt scholar from Mexico
In order for climate protection to be successful, it has to be advanced the world over, and in order to achieve that, multilateral co-operation is key.
In order for…
Brazil switches to cleaner refrigerators
Televisions and refrigerators are an integral part of every Brazilian household, and families who can't afford new ones buy them second-hand. The result is…
Irrigation projects in Ethiopia
Small farmers south of the Sahara are increasingly seeing their harvests devastated by droughts and flash floods. In Ethiopia, some 80 percent of the population is…
Wind energy in Vietnam
Vietnam's booming economy has fueled a growing need for energy - demand is rising by an average 15 percent per year. So far, alternative energies have played a minor role, even…
Energy efficient construction in Ukraine
Ukraine is one of Europe's most wasteful nations when it comes to energy. Private homes are responsible for some 30 percent of the country's energy…
Turning waste into energy in Turkey
Turkey is home to huge landfill sites where waste is piled high and left to rot away slowly over the decades. Organic waste dumps in particular produce high levels…
Agricultural Insurance in Ghana
Recent years have seen West Africa plagued by extended dry seasons that spell financial ruin for many small farmers. In Ghana, standard insurance against poor harvests…
1,000 solar roofs in Brazil
Solar power is still rarely used in Brazil, despite ideal climate conditions and rising gas and electricity costs. But a new residential complex with solar-thermal water…
Water security in northern India
Most of the farmers in the Indian state of Sikkim use water from springs, not from rivers, to water their fields. But that is increasingly challenging since it often…
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