Welcome to eco@africa
August 25, 2016
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Rwandans are no strangers to power outages that mean they have to rely on diesel generators for electricity. They are costly and not exactly what you'd call environmentally friendly. All too aware of the situation, the government is planning to ensure reliable nationwide access to energy by 2017. It's an ambitious goal that requires the help of projects such as the Rwamagana Solar Farm.
There's more brilliant innovation in Tanzania, where a rural community has found an energetic use for animal dung. Let's just say, there's cooking involved. Curious?
Our very own Nneota will also be taking you deep into the Congo Basin where three countries are working together to secure the health of what is often termed the world's second largest green lung, and will introduce you to a woman who is doing her bit for food security in Nigeria by starting a hydroponics revolution.
From Africa, it's off to Europe, to Germany, where residents on a beloved North Sea island are trying to adapt to the realities of coastal erosion. And speaking of adapting, our eco hero this week is a self-styled "garbage architect", who has set his heart on turning an old grain silo into a compact and bijou home for two using things that others have discarded. Want to watch? Of course you do.
About the presenter:
A graduate of geography, Nneota Egbe has spent the past seven years as an anchor, reporter and producer for Channels Television in Lagos, Nigeria. He has worked on a variety of different shows covering current affairs, cultural and environmental topics.
He has long been concerned about the environment. As the face of eco@africa, he believes it is important to live with an awareness of green issues and strives to ensure his actions help protect our natural world.
Channels TV is a DW partner.
There's more brilliant innovation in Tanzania, where a rural community has found an energetic use for animal dung. Let's just say, there's cooking involved. Curious?
Our very own Nneota will also be taking you deep into the Congo Basin where three countries are working together to secure the health of what is often termed the world's second largest green lung, and will introduce you to a woman who is doing her bit for food security in Nigeria by starting a hydroponics revolution.
From Africa, it's off to Europe, to Germany, where residents on a beloved North Sea island are trying to adapt to the realities of coastal erosion. And speaking of adapting, our eco hero this week is a self-styled "garbage architect", who has set his heart on turning an old grain silo into a compact and bijou home for two using things that others have discarded. Want to watch? Of course you do.
About the presenter:
A graduate of geography, Nneota Egbe has spent the past seven years as an anchor, reporter and producer for Channels Television in Lagos, Nigeria. He has worked on a variety of different shows covering current affairs, cultural and environmental topics.
He has long been concerned about the environment. As the face of eco@africa, he believes it is important to live with an awareness of green issues and strives to ensure his actions help protect our natural world.
Channels TV is a DW partner.
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