Global Us: What connects us all

Around 70% of India’s annual rainfall comes in the four-month monsoon season. Climate change is also having an impact on this natural phenomenon, making weather increasingly unpredictable. A new monsoon forecast system will enable farmers to plan ahead - and hopefully reap superior harvests.

Burning crop residue in sugarcane fields is a common and harmful practice among farmers in Ghana. Climate change and insufficient rainfall add to the problem. Audrey S-Darko is helping farmers improve their harvests and benefit the environment.

Fishing is crucial to the livelihoods of people on Tunisia’s coast. Overfishing is a growing problem, especially due to trawlers. Their nets also pick up sharks, rays and other endangered species. The Med Bycatch Project wants to see sustainable fishing.

There’s a constant stream of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere. The main reason is humans burning fossil fuels such as oil, coal or gas - primarily for heat and electricity. Some scientists say climate change can only be curbed by removing CO2 from the atmosphere and storing it underground.

Planted on land that was once a hangout for crack addicts and a dumping ground for trash, a fruit and vegetable garden is flourishing in a Rio de Janeiro favela. Residents tend to the community garden that has brought hope to the entire district.

Traffic controls, extensive bike paths and paved sidewalks aren’t exactly common in Brazil. The city of Belo Horizonte is setting a good example with its transport planning. A low speed limit zone and children’s play areas have transformed one area.

Refrigerators and air conditioners account for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. A project in Nairobi organized by the German development agency GIZ with local partners trains women to repair old appliances in ways that protect the environment.

How about using human dung on your vegetable patch? It might not sound appetizing, but it is an effective organic fertilizer. And it’s considered safe too provided the compost is made correctly. The method has been used in Mexico since ancient times.

Russia's war in Ukraine has produced millions of refugees. The UN estimates more than 3.5 million people have fled Ukraine so far. Over 200,000 have arrived in Germany, and they're worried about their friends and loved ones back in Ukraine.

It is a comfort food for the body and soul. There's now a new veggie version, and it is going down well among foreign tourists.