Episode 9
1. Colombia – Electric Cargo Trikes Replace Trucks
Colombia’s capital city, Bogotá, is known for its traffic jams. The many old trucks on the streets block traffic and pollute the air. Now, electric cargo bikes offer an alternative means of transport. They can go almost anywhere and do so with no noise or emissions - and they create jobs.
2. Uganda – Lifesaving Low-cost Water Filters
Access to safe and clean water may be a human right, but in many regions of Uganda, it’s still not guaranteed. As a consequence, people can fall ill or even die. So, Henry Othieno and Saudah Birungi developed a simple yet effective filter that can turn dirty lakewater into safe drinking water. It protects the climate, too.
3. Philippines – Fishermen Tackle Climate Change
In the Philippines, some two million families live from small-scale fishing. But fish stocks are dwindling. To reverse this trend, Camotes Islanders have established protected areas.
4. Peru – Circular Economies Make Deserts Bloom
In Peru, lots of leftovers wind up on the trash heap. But a chef and a resourceful farmer have found a way to prevent that. They’re using organic waste to create new products – with the help of some innovative ideas and hard-working chickens.