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In Focus: Global Ideas video explainers

June 23, 2023

Watch DW's Global Ideas explainers here - from habitat loss to plastic bottles, disappearing species to the importance of water.

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A hand with cash hovers over a world map with a thermostat
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Global Ideas focuses on "best practice" climate and biodiversity protection projects that offer solutions. Global Ideas is supported by the German environment ministry within the framework of its International Climate Initiative.

Check out our multimedia learning packs for the classroom here.

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DW Global Ideas Infofilm Habitatverlust

Habitat loss: Addressing a global problem

Habitat loss is a growing problem for species around the world. What can be done?
Nature and EnvironmentMay 3, 202104:16 min
Global Ideas | Infofilm Müll

Trash – A problem to be avoided!

Our mountains of trash are growing. Refuse is a hazard to the environment. We need a new strategy.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 1, 202103:15 min
graphic of a map of the world in background with a thermometer and money illustrated on top

Funding the fight against climate change

The cost of mitigating climate change and its effects is rising. Carbon taxes and credits could help.
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DW Infofilm Indigene Völker - Pfeiffen

Could Indigenous peoples help save our planet?

Indigenous peoples can be found all over the world, many have kept their traditions and languages.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 6, 202103:06 min
Plastic water bottles

Empty plastic bottles – what next?

Plastic bottles are easy to buy, but hard to get to get rid of. They end up as trash on the street or in nature, are recycled into products like fleece clothing – and sometimes enter our food chain. We need alternatives.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 13, 201802:05 min
Screenshot | Infofilm von Global Ideas zu Trinkwasser

Blue Gold: The dwindling resource of water

2.2 billion people have no access to clean water - a figure likely to increase with climate change.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 22, 202003:47 min

Video Explainer: What impact does the Sahara have on the climate?

Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 3, 201302:29 min
DW Global Ideas - Plastiktaschen in Nigeria

Plastic fantastic: Nigeria's carrier bag fashionistas

From plastic bags to handbags: how a group of Nigerian women is turning litter into fashion accessories.
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 20, 201700:58 min
Butterfly

Do we needs all the planet's species?

There are so many different plants and animals on the planet. Why is it important to protect biodiversity?
January 14, 201402:09 min
DW Global Ideas Lernpakete (Picureteaser zu den Downloads für Lehrkräfte)

Environmental education: Multimedia learning packs

Use our learning packs for teaching online or in the classroom!
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 8, 2020