Global Us: What connects us all

Drought in Kenya threatens many people's lives: Their animals are dying, their livelihoods destroyed. A theater group is raising awareness: What can people do?

A unique paradise in southern Africa is threatened by drilling in a protected area on the Okavango River. Wastewater threatens the groundwater and the Okavango itself. Locals and conservationists fear catastrophic consequences for the environment.

Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world. Their meat is a prized delicacy, while their scales are used in traditional medicine. Traffickers are now targeting Africa – where the animals are already an endangered species.

From kitchen appliances, to clothes, and even packaging: In a circular economy, products are manufactured as sustainably as possible. The aim is to conserve resources and reduce environmental damage.

Disposable plastic is terrible for the environment. Alternatives are needed – and they do exist. Plastic that’s more sustainable is being developed in Germany. The result is biodegradable packaging that decomposes without polluting nature.

The sea is omnipresent in the Maldives, so it's no surprise that some delicious fish curries are served there. Our reporters were allowed to look over a chef’s shoulder.

The Olivier salad was invented by the Belgian chef Lucien Olivier in the time of the tsars. Today, it's a popular festive delicacy in Russia.

Central America's smallest country, El Salvador, is being increasingly battered by the effects of climate change - by drought, floods, and violent storms. The small organization CESTA has long been fighting for more environmental protection in its own country.

Brown hyenas are valuable, social animals. But they are being hunted relentlessly. Now, there are more and more protected zones and wildlife reserves where they can live in safety.

In Nepal, Transparency International has developed programs to better protect funds earmarked for climate protection and give a voice to the people most affected by climate change. To do this, the NGO works closely with local people and governments.