A river that sustains life but is also a source of conflict because water is a cause and a valuable resource will also take on the cause. Of german come to the company but use Loan Agreement and sustainable. Young new ones in the democratic republic of congo eco friendly chuckle. And a project in gone out to teach kids about the environment. Fust to the mara river it starts in kenya and flows into left victoria in tanzania it is 400 kilometers long and it is an important resource that the 2 countries have to ship but they are all over how to manage it fairly unsustainable it is the kind of conflict of the 2 see elsewhere with the 2 we went to tanzania to meet people who are walking on resolving the issues. With. Them are river and northwestern tanzania is their lifeline for local villages. They have to travel almost 3 kilometers to collect fresh water and the people here only use a small amount of water for their homes livelihoods and animals but the populations upstream a growing polluting the river and putting pressure on the water supply. The bubble of pollution continues and isnt prevented the mara river will dry up. And if it dries up it wont only affect. But also those living further up the river. They are the ones polluting the water. But its us at the low end who are mainly affected you know an arthritic. Suppose the child his village chief and chair of the Water Use Association in the village the organization was set up to conserve and protect the village Water Resources but theres only so much they can do charles thinks the government needs to do more. Jumps touma is a coordinator for a project working with the government to do just stunt hes come to marsh the forest to find out how much water people use and how the river has changed over time he and his team want to make sure theres enough water for People Living all along the river. They want to boost biodiversity to. Grow sort of quiet water environment. The minimum amount of water that should be have been. To floor downstream and take care of. Everybody. The marker of the project is funded by the International Climate initiative and implemented by the nile based initiative. Scientists are collecting data to form a water allocation plan and facilitate a political agreement between the kenyan and tanzania governments they want to make sure people on both sides of the border have access to water and avoid any future conflict the Current Health of the river is an important aspect of the project the scientists examine water quantity ph balance temperature and other factors. We measure these parameters because if we find theyre outside of the correct range then we know theres pollution in the river. And that is something that would affect all the life in the river as well as other users like us human beings. To date the water ph is normal but water levels both in the wet and dry seasons have fallen over the years which could be a problem if that trend continues. A problem also for these water uses in the serengeti here the mara river provides an essential source of water for animals including more than a 1000000 will to be east to migrate here every year the migration brings in tourists and with it income for tonnes of mia the post hotel does not use the rivers water but the river does give the hotel an advantage i think. The hotel be here to be here as well because. A lot of. Trucks. A lot of to come here because of the animal. Back in march the burra surprise the childs fears that could come a day when the water in the marble ever stops flowing. The river is very important to me because as you know without water there is no life. Only an agreement between tanzania and kenya will ensure there is a future for surprise the child and for all the people and wildlife you rely on the river. Many people in the democratic republic of congo use firewood from wood to cook but that contributes to the station and pollution so young men have developed an alternative which is more eco friendly lets see what they do with doing. The Business Venture a conclave here or green congo aims to ensure nothing goes to waste when harvesting trees sawdust paper and other organic matter is carbonized to produce charcoal young entrepreneurs and so with eastern congo only started the initiative recently they call their charcoal briquettes color their. Your local area will see so mccollough very is designed to replace wood as a fuel. We need to reduce the pressure on our forests in a place you. Know for which. The carbonized waste is mixed with water starches then added to bind it together the resulting briquettes are then dried in the sun or with a machine which takes 2. 00 to 3. 00 days. The briquettes or compact and burn for longer than conventional charcoal. Theres no difference in the way its used its a direct substitute replacing charcoal that damages nature with one that protects the environment liquid system. And how about you if youre also doing your bit tell us about it visit our website or send us a tweet. Hash tag doing your bit. We share your stories. What does this thing will be to me when it comes to food well its past time to be grown the rightly and that it is important for us to grow new world to me and also influenced me. Here is a company in germany that has made sweeties for ages and hes now going green vegetarian and even begun it is also investing in other Food Companies heading in the same direction it thinks the market. Is going to be very he. German can be manufacturing conscious that started a Venture Capital fund in downtown berlin the family owned firm hope scotches green food will encourage hip sustainable Nutrition Trends and make money at the same time cafe here in the same period mango coconut milk here a banana. Lemon juice as are all the powdered cold pressed not to pasteurize by heating the innovation. In the sector is the pressure high and so heres the worlds 1st getting ready to eat as a whole. The manager of the fund who has been a vegetarian since childhood funds food projects that she believes are forward looking and environmentally friendly bacon chips without pork or hemp bars and shes prepared to invest between 200002 1000000 euros in the. Touches green food has so far invested in 8 startups among the firms theyve invested in because the parts maker huff akasha. Have. Actually came across half a cottage by accident they had a pop up store in the main train station and i walked past it on a sunday and tried it and found the taste fantastic i got talking to the founders and learned about their concept but we ended up investing because it was the 1st Healthy Breakfast to go on the market and yes. It marked in 2014 on the shubert open berlins 1st part bar with 2 friends they wanted to offer Something Different from the bakery chains and i thought its always easier to sell something with meat a breakfast with ham will sell people want that but there are enough existing concepts that offer it already we dont have to. 40000. 00 portions of powerage across hoffer counters counters every month odes fruit and nuts are challenging meets dominance. Thats when we started we renovated a small kebab shop that we scraped all the fat off the walls and said lets start our parts business after a few months we took part in an Accelerator Program run by german rail they were looking for startups to make train stations more appealing it was mostly tech firms with a few Food Companies we were one of them and they were impressed by our part of. Their concept is simple tick. The old state of been in europe for centuries and add different toppings and fruits. Just went under schubert and her cofounders were given the cash injection from conscious green food they made the leap to become a chain. The getting food this is now a trend in german cities this shows where most begin food stuffs are being rolled out 15 percent of Global Market launches take place in germany closely followed by the United Kingdom in the United States in spain in france its only 4 percent so a market for wealthy countries but there is more to it. I wish there was wider awareness of the relationship between nutrition and the environment. Such an important point and we need to become more aware of it when i believe or just at the beginning especially in germany and in the United States people are already 2 years further along in terms of consciousness making for. Germany maybe catching up fast but for the time being Sustainable Food trends remain a niche market for young and well heeled urban foodies. Now mamma tango mother elephant in swahili it also is an affectionate little women call each other and they mean it literally some of them track the animals and do what they can to keep the car wheels free for them to move about that helps to keep the elephants safe from harm but also and shows that both the humans and the animals have enough access to this because resources like water. Its early in the morning in some border county kenya empire no boitano is taking have families animals out to the grazing fields but thats just one job shell do today. As a few accessories for her next job as a Wildlife Conservation is. She is the leader over women group popularly known as mama timbers mother of elephants their task is to monitor the movements of the big animals. One. At 5 am i do my chores and then get my children ready for school at 8 am i pick up my data forms and the g. P. S. And walk to the wildlife corrido we dont just observe elephants but the other animals too who allow. The elephants are still their primary interest the paki dams are endangered in kenya alone between the early 1970 s. And 1000 nineties their numbers dropped 90 percent but here in the Columbia CommunityWildlife Conservancy numbers are now increasing one reason is that. Have identified and signposted what life and livestock corridos elephants often pass through the area but left alone use the route they can lead to conflates the mama timbo take note of where animals tend to congregate as well as any trace of illegal settlements or traps set by poachers antelope trucks. I mean one Conservation Organization has provided the women with g. P. S. Devices and data sheets the fact that antelope came through here is a good sign an elephant is just an umbrella species its a big animal and if an elephant has enough space to survive enough space to whom around. No doubt other small animals will go under a fence and this is why we its been elephant and also the data that we have it coming from elephant. Things are quiet today but that doesnt mean the women arent on the lookout they want to protect wild animals but they also have to watch out for themselves. Why not my dog i want animals adventurous we have lions elephants and other dangerous animals then when i do feel anxious as i walk alone. Another source of worry is porches the conservancy collects the skull of slaughtered animals but they are finding fewer and fewer of them. Life has become a little more secure for the majestic beasts sounds to the presence of drink as. The consulate is in fact. Of creating a commodious what the disposal areas. Are in a very secure environment. Because security is so sure. The troll just bottle. And there they are an entire herd with a drop in porch ng they have become more relaxed in the presence of people. We have discovered that the elephant is a friend here anymore and this has also helps the community because the animals have now become very social in the past the wouldnt pass new homes because every time they pass there will be killed but nowadays they pass new homes without any human interference. In the evening on returns to have fast a job have family depends on it the small sum she receives from when its here in the elephants is a welcome extra income but contributing to the protection of the elephants is a reward in itself. So going to digital has made our lives easier in many ways while he has also had its downside in rwanda there is no tax on a number of Electronic Devices and nicety base gadget and thats led to a massive increase in electronic waste in recent years now we disappoint from the world bank one and government has opened a state of the art dismantling and recycling facility close to the capital kigali not only protect the environment it also provides jobs. Every random school child will have a lot of thanks 22 cation Police Initiative but what happens to all that electronic waste when it stops working each of the 450 pupils in this school in biggest sarah really does have a lot to fulfill us not all of those and many are recycled older models which break down get prepared. With. Good reason this is not to use because to help us to expand on more rage. The whole country is committed to recycling dommage and discarded Electronic Devices in hospitals schools government offices and companies are picked up by employees in virus of an International Recycling company. They hardly is taken to in virus sobs plant in fukushima 60 kilometers. From the cut he told here its recycled a restored if its one of the biggest plants of this kind of africa. We want to have. The horses to. Help us esteem for end of 20 west management established in one thats thats our main. Our main target and we want rhonda to be a model for 4 other countries not so many countries have. This kind of facility in viruses Business Model is to sell their refurbished equipment more than 50 people who walk here for him and ever since he started walking with one virus of collecting ive been able to support my from line up and theyve got no insurance and had no problem paying for my childrens education of. A job with. Rhonda is seen as the i. T. Innovation hobby in east africa thats why this sector is attractive to the Younger Generation it attracts people like that the 2 year old eric. He left school early but begun collecting electronic was 2 and he was 17 now he has his own company employing 35 people. To go to. These electronics from different places and from people who dont need each year to go but for us hes electronics are valuable after collection we saw the electronic equipment to separate the ones which can be reused and resold after being repaired. If you take on the mark the government wants to make sure the countryside doesnt get clogged up with a bundle in west so it has imposed strict regulation. As one day set up the horrible. Technology we wipe seduces developing in this as a level way with the green his. Middle finger technology because we want to see our countries do. Looking but with minimal impact in terms of environmental consequences bucket school block tips are given to pupils for free. Since you started using it. For many things has changed the students have started to knowing that it is soso of information is and is not only. Did a pretty become longer i imagine life without them and they know these laptops wont go to list but to be recycled so most to dance can benefit to. See their. Pollution on the Climate Crisis harming our world the future of our children is at stake so when the young people stand up and demand that i dont take responsibility the world sits up and listens just think of greater than bad and fridays for future environment at 360 all in ghana that supports so cool the economy it teaches children about recycling and technology and possible what they long to do funny kids can be great influences. Saying larry lopez live once a week at kuto. Bobs Junior High School the kids have a class on environmental studies. Where riyad asked around this when the place is whats dead renu 23 do you feel sorry this odd lots going to talk to us. This. 8 fall sick. Leave little most of those who brood ah this is the hour out in the class the young people on things like how to properly separate trash for recycling them want to harvest the west they discovered that paper and plastic of our neighbors sources that this. Sold for cash income from them has helped finance projects and Study Materials on the school run through paris came. d only about recalls at home as they used to put all rubbish is the simplest they realize no says the children came back to come and fix their house assault why did brutes. Because of. Such its because it generates income from them so much. When the content is our food they are picked up by the ngo and barrowman 360 s is set up the Initiative Environment 360 is a mixture of n. G. O. S and company and income is reinvested in new programs last year we were right at 150 or so tonnes of plastics not think about 200 tonnes of paper with this theres a sense that he was able to support all 43 schools on our recycling program we employ 13 people at environment 360 so 10 of those have actually been paid for the rest cycling services. This is a 10 minute town a poor settlement outside that has a contain a point on one side and Industrial Park on the other this is where the battle in 360 has some time piece fasts recycling center throughout the day steady stream of people brings me to you they have got that in their districts here for sorting and way up to 5 tonnes of plastic a month the company pays by cute little caution and interesting rule is make 10 minute a plastic Plastic Free Community so that everywhere you go Everybody Knows with money demand sygate in and then dont know how to manage or even keep waste and we wouldnt see plastics just lying down i dont care to tama has been. Out and about in the slump since early this morning the single mother of 5 doesnt have a lot of options when it comes to making money. Im about up by the end of my road then i have had them and. Model on the women in the community some of them sell water others sell provisional fruits others go to the fishing harbor to buy fish which they smoke and sell but now a lot of them pick waste on their way back home to one out of apple. You know 1. 00 a gallon. Environment 360 well pick up the food stocks later. Got quite a bobby Jr High School is out for the day time to gather up the west thats ended up in the schoolyard in the cause of the day. Dont forget to wash your hands afterwards nowadays these kids in ghana clean up the west they have produced as a matter of causes. Weve reached the end of the show marked with interesting environment stories and inspiring wants and we hope the young will be the killing stewards over a beautiful wild it is a good bye for me. Kampala uganda apollo both pick up see you soon. 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