In future, Senegalese fishermen might be able to use an app to calculate how much they can catch without devastating fish stocks that are needed to feed the growing population.

When extreme weather, war and earthquakes cause destruction and lead to conditions where disease can spread quickly, clean drinking water is essential. A rucksack called PAUL offers a solution.

With the EU planning to generate 27 percent of its power using renewables by 2030, there's an urgent need for sufficient storage systems. Germany is looking to Norway for ideas.

Locals are fighting to preserve Ethiopia's Sheka forest which is home to rich biodiversity and contributes to the conservation of landscapes, ecosystems, species and genetic variation.

Solar power is often hailed as the future of Africa's energy supply. And it doesn't just reduce greenhouse gas emissions - it can also save companies money. A German company is helping one of Rwanda's biggest tea factories to go green.

Africa is expected to generate over 160 million tons of waste by 2025. The good news is that most of it can be recycled and reused to create new products – bringing benefits for the environment and creating jobs.

Darkness or the clattering sound of a diesel-powered generator – these are the only options for many Nigerians. A young Nigerian says he has found a solution to the country's energy crisis: potatoes.

Farmers in Zanzibar - famously known as 'spice island' - have been producing aromatic cloves without chemicals for generations. Now, they are marketing their produce as '1001 Organic' to reinvigorate an ailing industry.

The Gotthard Base is the world's longest railway tunnel, running through the Swiss Alps. It's expected to have a huge impact on European freight transport – with significant environmental benefits.

The Mono River forms the border between Benin and Togo. Its delta is a refuge for rare species like the manatee and red-bellied monkey. Now, the two countries are working together to protect this natural paradise.