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How Uzbekistan's conservation efforts are restoring biodiversity
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In this episode of Focus, we explore Uzbekistan's ambitious green initiatives, from protecting rare wildlife in the Surkhon Reserve to planting billions of trees, all aimed at combating climate change and restoring biodiversity.
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EU DECODED: Deforestation law’s trade-offs under negotiation
Can the goods we buy and the services we use affect the survival of the rainforest? The EU thinks so and this episode explores its new law on deforestation, which is provoking a backlash from companies and countries who are negotiating over how to delay the application of the new rules.
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Tashkent's green transport future: Electric buses, scooters and bikes
In partnership with the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Focus, we look at Tashkent's exciting shift towards sustainable transport. From electric buses to eco-friendly scooters and bike lanes, the city is paving the way for greener, more accessible urban mobility.
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How Niigata balances heritage and innovation for a sustainable future
In partnership with The Government of Japan
In this episode of Focus, we explore Niigata's groundbreaking innovations, from turning rice into sustainable plastics to creating digital villages that preserve rural traditions, offering a fresh perspective on Japan's sustainable and technology-driven progress.
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Uzbekistan's week of global cooperation and cultural heritage
In partnership with the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Focus, we explore Uzbekistan’s week of international initiatives in Tashkent, where leaders discussed eco-tourism, sustainable growth, and cultural preservation in a globalising world.
Water Matters
Worth its salt: Can desalination help address Europe's freshwater needs?
In partnership with the European Commission
The process of desalination has been around for centuries, but has had only limited success in providing freshwater for humans. The EU is exploring ways to make it a viable solution to future water shortages.
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Renewable energy speculation brewing a storm in Sardinia
The windswept Italian island is a prime location for harvesting the energy of the future. But residents fear poor planning of wind farms and unregulated speculation will turn their homeland into a European Wild West for renewables.
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Meet Elmar Asgarzade, the inventor behind a fuel-saving green invention
In partnership with Azpromo
Elmar Asgarzade, Chief Science Officer at Extra Mile Technologies and Senior Engineer at Baku Higher Oil School, shares his journey in developing a pioneering green invention that significantly reduces engine friction and fuel consumption.
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Interview: Jellyfish boom — threat or treasure?
In partnership with the European Commission
According to biology professor Jamileh Javidpour, there is a need to look at anti-inflammatory material that might be extracted from jellyfish, or anti-cancer, immune-related biochemicals that exist but were neglected in the past.
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Natural solution: why nature is our best water manager
In partnership with the European Commission
Climate change, pollution, and ever-growing demand are putting a huge strain on our water resources. But could the natural world help us? In this Crash Course, we explore how Nature-based solutions (NBS) are increasingly being used to tackle floods, droughts, and water scarcity.