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Deep sea explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau teaches UAE children about ocean conservation

Oceanographer and environmentalist, Jean-Michel Cousteau, paid his first visit to the United Arab Emirates as part of his educational conservation programme.

World

Can corals in Jordan save other reefs from global warming?

Scientists in Jordan have discovered that corals in the Gulf of Aqaba are resisting the rise in water temperatures.

Ocean

Tide turns for an Italian coastal wasteland

In partnership with the European Commission

In less than 20 years, an Italian coastal area has transformed itself from a lawless wasteland into an international success story.

Ocean

Sea change: how one small stretch of coastline in Italy transformed itself

In partnership with the European Commission

A stretch of coastline in southern Italy is leading the way in sustainability – with some surprising benefits.

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Pakistan

World's highest-operating weather stations installed on Mount Everest

The world's highest-operating weather stations have been installed on Mount Everest, according to the National Geographic Society.

Green News

The botanists climbing mountains to prevent mass plant extinction

Nearly 600 plants have disappeared from the wild in the last 250 years, these botanists are fighting back.

Living

Climate change sparks new levels of concern and eco-anxiety in Britons

A new study by You Gov shows climate change is in the top three concerns, after Brexit, for those living in the UK.

Green News

'Sea creature' washes up outside Parliament

Charity Surfers Against Sewage is demanding the government protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.

Green News

World Environment Day: 10 ways to beat air pollution in 2019

Today is World Environment Day and this year's theme is about beating air pollution. Here's how you can make a difference.

Destinations

Will Leonardo DiCaprio open his new eco-resort in Belize in 2020?

The actor and environmental activist announced the launch of his luxury eco project in Central America over three years ago.

Europe News

Rock star politics in Romania

In this edition we are in Sibiu where EU leaders got the warmest of welcomes.

Next Series

Can green products be made without a single drop of fossil fuels?

In partnership with The European Commission

Futuris takes a look at Europe's Bioeconomy sector and meets the people developing the myriad of bio-based products currently hitting the market around the whole continent.

Living

When art is a force for good

The exhibitions and documentaries on climate change to have on your radar this month.

Eco-Innovation

Tradition and innovation in car bodywork

How car makers are diversifying their body panel materials with the environment in mind.

Ocean

Danish fisheries take back control

In partnership with the European Commission

Small scale fisheries in Denmark are thriving after being threatened out of existence over the past decade.

Ocean

How small scale fisheries saved Danish fishing communities

In partnership with the European Commission

How cooperatives helped small scale Danish fisheries save their communities.

Ocean

Activists are raising funds to save Danish wooden boats

Small, traditional boats have been essential to Danish fishermen for generations, but their future looks increasingly bleak. Meet the fishermen fighting to preserve the tradition and learn what makes these boats special, in this 360° video.

World

Revolutionising storytelling in Mozambique

This episode of Inspire Africa explores how storytelling and performing arts are shifting gears in Mozambique, but staying true to local traditions.

Smart Regions

Mont Saint Michel reclaims island-like character

In partnership with the European Commission

After around 20 years of research and construction work, Mont Saint Michel has recovered its isolated character, thanks to a new dam and footbridge.

Germany

Angela Merkel wants Germany to aim to neutralise gas emissions by 2050

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told an environmental conference in Berlin that she wants her country to aim to neutralise gas emissions by 2050