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Smart Regions
Marais d'Orx: how ospreys live
In partnership with the European Commission
Did you know that ospreys have stable mates? After migration they return to their nests to breed. In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit the Marais d'Orx in the south of France, to discover how this bird of prey has been reintroduced into the wetland that was drained by Napoleon.
The Road To Green
Is honey beekeeping doing more harm than good for other pollinators?
In partnership with The European Commission
As managed honeybee hives multiply, wild bees and butterflies are disappearing. Since honeybees are not endangered, is beekeeping responsible for the decline of other bees?
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Qatar 365
New climate-resistant initiatives underway in Qatar to conserve water in the desert
In partnership with Media City
With Qatar’s arid and dry climate in mind, two Qatar-based eco-friendly tech companies are using innovative climate-resistant solutions to capture moisture from the sky to produce water – one quenches the thirst of humans and the other produces water for crops.
The Road To Green
The Great Bulgarian Vulture Return: Europe turns over a new leaf after centuries of bird persecution
In partnership with The European Commission
Thanks to significant reintroduction efforts, Europe is one of the few places in the world where vulture populations are increasing. But human activities are making this recovery fragile.
The Road To Green
“It’s like a miracle”: the emotional reintroduction of the Bearded Vulture in Bulgaria
In partnership with The European Commission
Half a century after its extinction, Bulgaria celebrated the reintroduction of one of Europe’s rarest birds of prey — the Bearded Vulture. This is seen as a stepping stone to reconnecting them across Europe, and to other continents.
Modern Nomads
Kazakhstan opens Institute to study Caspian Sea
In partnership with MDQ
In this episode of Modern Nomads, we turn our focus to the Caspian Sea. Shared by five coastal countries — Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan — the regional treasure faces a critical decline in sea levels.
Europeans' Stories
Is Cyprus doing enough to fight illegal landfills?
The Republic of Cyprus has a serious issue with its waste management. The island recycles far less than required by European Union legislation and sends much more to landfill. It also has numerous illegal dumping grounds. What is the extent of the problem, and what are the possible solutions?
Focus
Tajikistan hosts global glacier summit amid climate urgency
In this episode of Focus, we report from Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where global leaders, scientists, and climate experts have gathered for the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation to address one of the most pressing water-related challenges of our time - glacier melt.
Europe News
Blue Economy Forum: Macron rebukes climate change deniers
At the Blue Economy Forum's final day in Monaco, leaders urged global action to protect oceans. The Prince of Wales called for 'urgency and optimism', while French President Macron slammed climate deniers, promising 'strong decisions' with other governments soon.
The Europe Conversation
EU: Green transition and competitive economy not contradictory
In an interview with Euronews, Jessika Roswall, the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resilience, explains that it is possible for Europe to have a strong, competitive economy while also protecting access to clean drinking water and removing harmful chemicals from the environment.
Art
The Garden of Pythia: Greek oracles, art and artificial intelligence
Greece's Delphi oracle is the inspiration behind an immersive art installation by data artist Charles Sandison that's aimed at encouraging a deeper understanding of history and a greater appreciation of the possibilities of AI. Apostolos Staikos visited the site to find out more.
Europe News
European Commission slammed for 'opaque' funding of NGOs
The EU’s audit office has demanded greater transparency over EU funding contracts for non-profit civil society organisations, despite finding no evidence during a year-long probe of any wrongdoing by either NGOs or European Commission officials.
Europe News
Greens, socialists hope centrist alliance will limit EU deregulation
The European Parliament has voted to delay key rules on corporate sustainability pending a reduction of their scope, on the same day the Trump administration appeared to be targeting EU regulatory standards with a punitive 20% import tariff.