Eco activists in Belarus are protesting against government plans to turn the Pripyat River into an international shipping route. Conservationists warn it would threaten rare bird species who live in the river basin.

In the face of power supply challenges, a school in Nigeria has decided to generate its own electricity. Not only does that make the school more self-sufficient, it’s also helping the environment and encourages children to value a sustainable future.

Tanzania's biggest city Dar es Salaam suffers from big traffic problems — but a bus rapid transit system plans to get residents moving again. The current buses are also being phased out for more eco-friendly vehicles.

Cameroon is losing forest at a dramatic pace — with ebony trees fast disappearing. Now a Cameroon sawmill has partnered with US instrument maker Taylor Guitars, which favors the high-quality wood, to replant ebony trees.

When Ngaira Mandara posted a short clip showing one of Dar es Salaam's best known monuments struggling with the heat, he received an overwhelming response. His animations help raise awareness about global warming.

More than a million tons of shoes are thrown away every year in Europe alone. German company Sneaker Rescue wants to change that, by giving worn out sneakers a new lease of life.

Electronic waste can be costly and even dangerous to dispose of. In Cameroon's capital Yaounde, the NGO Solidarite Technologique collects and recycles electronics — making them more affordable for locals.

As the population swells in Zimbabwe's capital, some people are building homes on the city's wetlands. But residents and environmental groups have come together to restore and protect these unique ecosystems.

While kayaking down Germany's rivers, a photographer started pulling plastic rubbish out of the water and taking pictures. His artwork drew attention to the problem and started a volunteer cleanup movement.

Modern devices like computers and phones have improved our world and how we do business. Unfortunately, they are hard to get rid of. Now a Nigerian company is using best-practice methods to recycle these electronics.