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Jason Boswell

Jason is a freelance reporter with special interest in Marine life and environmental issues

As freelance correspondent, Jason reports on issues around the region for DW's Eco Africa show as well as  DW News and the globalization show Global Us. He is particularly interested in stories on marine life, ocean protection and diving.   

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Featured stories by Jason Boswell

Rainforest in Liberia

Using DNA to uncover rainforest secrets

Conservationists are using environmental DNA to better understand the intricate biodiversity of forests in Liberia.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 4, 202204:20 min
South Africa's east coast

South Africa: Oil exploration threatens coast

Locals on South Africa's east coast fear seismic testing will damage marine life and their livelihoods.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 11, 202204:40 min
Eco Africa - Cape cormorant birds on South Africa’s Robben Island

Saving South Africa's cormorant population

An NGO is working to save the Cape cormorant population from Robben Island by rescuing and hand rearing them.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 5, 202104:18 min
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Stories by Jason Boswell

Eco Africa

Southern right whales face new challenges

Southern right whales face new challenges

How is climate change affecting South Africa’s southern right whale population?
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 13, 202304:25 min
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Harvesting energy with locally produced solar panels

Harvesting energy with locally produced solar panels

A women-run company produces local, lower-cost solar panels to give South Africans better access to green electricity.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 23, 202305:16 min
A baboon sitting on a roof top

Human-baboon conflict mitigation

Human-baboon conflict mitigation

As baboons roam the streets of a Cape Town suburb, they wreak havoc in their search for food.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 4, 202304:24 min
Two forensic scientists in protective suits examine evidence. A dead rhino lies in the background.

Wildlife academy in South Africa helps fight poaching

Wildlife academy in South Africa helps fight poaching

The Wildlife Forensic Academy in South Africa simulates different wildlife crime scenes to help prevent poaching.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 5, 202305:50 min
Little crocodile looks at camera

Battling the bushmeat trade in Liberia

Battling the bushmeat trade in Liberia

Poachers get training to become eco guards, bushmeat sellers on markets shift to other goods.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 24, 202305:06 min
DW Eco Africa | Sierra Leone Bird

Promoting conservation in Sierra Leone

Promoting conservation in Sierra Leone

Birdwatching clubs in Sierra Leone share their data to support wildlife conservation.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 18, 202304:49 min
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