Global Us: What connects us all

A third of the land in Thailand is used for agriculture. But due to a rising demand for cheap meat, more and more farmers are choosing to grow crops for animal feed. The environmental impact is devastating.

A third of the land in Thailand is used for agriculture. But due to a rising demand for cheap meat, more and more farmers are choosing to grow crops for animal feed. The environmental impact is devastating.

With severe drought afflicting South Africa, a thirsty invasive plant species has almost drained the Atlantis Aquifer, one of the two natural groundwater reservoirs supplying Cape Town.

"Dimitra" clubs serve to give women and young people the chance to see their ideas realized. They’ve been set up in a range of countries around Africa. Residents vote in democratic meetings to decide for instance how to protect soil from erosion.

Hamid Sulaiman left his home at the end of 2011. After a stint in Paris, he eventually ended up in Berlin, where he composed a graphic novel that provided a kind of therapy. The Syrian enjoys the arts scene in the German capital.

Açaí is the most popular fruit of the Amazon region. The berries have also gained an international reputation as a superfood. Employing sustainable methods to raise and harvest them helps protect the rainforest.

'Shujaaz' was launched in 2009. It began life as a free comic, and is now a multi-media platform that aims to improve the lives and livelihoods of young people in East Africa.

The Caribbean island of Cozumel is a favorite tourist destination. Five million visitors come here every year. But mass tourism is both a blessing and a curse.

In many parts of Uganda, electricity is in such short supply it's rationed. That's had a knock-on effect for many schools. The 'New Africa School' in Luwero District has installed a solar power system to ensure there's light during lessons.

In many parts of Uganda, electricity is in such short supply it's rationed. That's had a knock-on effect for many schools. The 'New Africa School' in Luwero District has installed a solar power system to ensure there's light during lessons.