Global Us: What connects us all

This island nation in the Caribbean looks like paradise, but it's often oppressively hot. The FC air conditioners people usually rely on there are real climate killers. That's why engineers are now encouraging people to install green AC systems.

Jenny always had plenty of room in her home near Malmö when she lived alone. But things have gotten a little tighter since she started sharing her four walls with two refugees. She says it's her way of giving something back to the world.

There were none left in Uganda until the Rhino Fund imported a few and started a breeding program. Now there are 24 at its sanctuary in Ziwa, protected by a large team of rangers.

Meet Sharon from Cartago in Costa Rica. She is very close to her family. Her dream is to open a beauty salon with her sister. But she has a back-up plan in case that doesn't work out.

Many peoples’ lives depend on the forest and the animals within, but all of us need the forest. It’s crucial to the water cycle, helps prevent against landslides and erosion and is an active player in climate protection.

Poaching is a global industry. Poachers often form networks much like militant groups. Faye Cuevas from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) used to work for the US military, fighting militants. She's now using her expertise to protect Kenya's elephant population from poachers.

Anguilla is an idyllic Caribbean island and a British overseas territory. It's a popular tax haven. But Anguilla has a lot more to offer - not least a rich and varied cuisine. Check out Ken Vanterpool's BBQ.

Mariam Changseliani is 15 years old and lives in a village near Kutaissi, Georgia's second largest city. She has one brother and one sister. Mariam's mother is a librarian. She herself wants to become a doctor one day.

The second largest tropical rainforest in the Americas is shrinking by 30,000 hectares every year. In the last few months, rangers have been using special software to combat illegal logging more quickly.

The second largest tropical rainforest in the Americas is shrinking by 30,000 hectares every year. In the last few months, rangers have been using special software to combat illegal logging more quickly.