Stories on economy and employment

Ifrah Mohamoud
Report

The wonder of refrigeration

The amazing story of a successful dairywoman, helpful cooling and an enthusiastic community. Out and about in the Somaliland region.
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Andrea Nahles
Interview

‘It is essential that migration is fair!’

Interview with Andrea Nahles, Chair of the Executive Board of the German Federal Employment Agency, on skilled migration and the benefits it can have on all sides.

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Climate change in figures

The global temperature has already increased by 1.1 degrees Celsius since the start of the Industrial Revolution, and it has risen faster in the past 50 years than ever before. Stopping this trend calls for rapid decision-making and a lot of money. Here are some facts about climate change and finance.

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All eyes on Lüderitz

Green hydrogen is set to bring prosperity to Namibia and propel the world towards a climate-neutral economy. We travel to the country’s south-west, where plans are under way for one of the world’s largest hydrogen plants.

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5 Mitarbeiterinnen auf einer Plantage aus der Vogelperspektive
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Beyond the coffee bushes

A novel approach to protecting the climate and the environment in Costa Rica – join us on a finca that produces more than just climate-friendly coffee.

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Electronic waste is sorted
Interview

‘Recycling is also a question of social justice’

The Institute for Applied Ecology in Freiburg has been supporting a project on e-waste. Expert Andreas Manhart talks to Katrin Gänsler about insights, financing and responsibility.

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Taking recycling to another level

A pilot project on e-waste in Nigeria is demonstrating how the recycling industry in Africa can be driven forward while protecting the workers that dismantle discarded devices. A visit to the megacity of Lagos. 

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Jakarta Skyline
Interview

‘An amazing change’

Indonesia is one of the most stable countries in Asia. GIZ Country Director Martin Hansen explains the reasons for this stability and why the company continues to operate there.

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