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Venice: The Technological Challenge Through the Ages

Venice: The Technological Challenge Through the Ages

The sea level in Venice has increased drastically in the last century or so, threatening the very existence of the city. Global warming and the harmful effects of tourism have amplified the phenomenon of acqua alta (sudden rise in sea level), rendering the traditional responses of inhabitants obsolete. It is urgent to act today. Projects conceived in laboratories across the globe are joining forces to save the city.

Duration : 52m
Maturity Level : all

Nature Of Life

Nature Of Life

The Nature of Life is an epic documentary feature film that will provide solutions to humanity’s greatest challenge yet - Global Climate Change. This documentary encapsulates a vision of hope that stems from the heart of Africa and expands globally, highlighting ground-breaking examples of sustainable development all over the world.

Duration : 52m
Maturity Level : all

Java In Jeopardy - Exploring the Volcano

Java In Jeopardy - Exploring the Volcano

Scientists regard it as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Time and again, it has proved its deadly potential – Merapi, the Fire Mountain of Java. The risk of another serious eruption is high and could even have consequences which would be felt globally. Now scientists are looking for a thus far unknown tectonic disturbance: what is the crack which suddenly winds its way through the centre of the volcano? And what danger really lurks in the ground beneath the island of Java?

Duration : 51m
Maturity Level : all

Episode 001

Episode 001

German doctor Katharina Totz (30) decides to go on a mission with “Doctors Without Borders”. After finishing her studies and working at a German hospital for two years, she now feels ready to face new challenges. Her destination is Bili, a small town in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where she is going to support the mobile medical team in it’s efforts to combat the fatal sleeping sickness. Her mission will last nine months during which she has no idea what to expect.

Duration : 52m
Maturity Level : all

Episode 002

Episode 002

Dutch doctor Maarten Decker is battling a surging Hepatitis-E epidemic in Southern Sudan. // Katharina and her team create a project battling sleeping sickness. // Erik has his hands full at the Doro refugee camp in Southern Sudan where his job is to optimize the water supply. // In Southern Sudan, Renate and her team try to make sure they do not miss any settlement in the region with their Cholera campaign. // Ruben finds only a few cases of malnourished children in the Biltine area.

Duration : 51m
Maturity Level : all

Episode 003

Episode 003

Renate has been redeployed to Amman where she and her colleague Anna, a tropical disease specialist from the Netherlands, are preparing for their missions in Iraq and Syria. For safety reasons Amman has been chosen as the “Doctors without Borders” logistics base for missions in these high risk regions. Already used to emergency situations, the women find this to be a rather staid project. A misunderstanding within the team is delaying works on the Doro Camp water supply system.

Duration : 51m
Maturity Level : all

Episode 004

Episode 004

Katharina is back from her holidays only to find herself in a Congolese ER in Bili that’s bursting at the seams. // Together with German nurse Ilka, Katharina manages the ER handover to the local hospital. // Back home, Maarten is torn; he misses being with “Doctors Without Borders”. // Ruben arrives in New York after a long mission in Chad. // In Bossangoa Renate and Erna try their very best to help the refugees in the overcrowded camp.

Duration : 51m
Maturity Level : all

Cape Floristic region

Cape Floristic region

Keepers of the Cape explores conservation projects in the Western Cape and is presented by Zoologist, Tali Hoffman. Viewers are taken on a journey around the Western Cape exploring the environmental problems and solutions of this inimitable province.

Duration : 24m
Maturity Level : all

Cederberg

Cederberg

Keepers of the Cape explores conservation projects in the Western Cape and is presented by Zoologist, Tali Hoffman. Viewers are taken on a journey around the Western Cape exploring the environmental problems and solutions of this inimitable province.

Duration : 24m
Maturity Level : all

De Hoop Marine

De Hoop Marine

Keepers of the Cape explores conservation projects in the Western Cape and is presented by Zoologist, Tali Hoffman. Viewers are taken on a journey around the Western Cape exploring the environmental problems and solutions of this inimitable province.

Duration : 24m
Maturity Level : all

Responsible Fishing

Responsible Fishing

Keepers of the Cape explores conservation projects in the Western Cape and is presented by Zoologist, Tali Hoffman. Viewers are taken on a journey around the Western Cape exploring the environmental problems and solutions of this inimitable province.

Duration : 24m
Maturity Level : all

West Coast

West Coast

Keepers of the Cape explores conservation projects in the Western Cape and is presented by Zoologist, Tali Hoffman. Viewers are taken on a journey around the Western Cape exploring the environmental problems and solutions of this inimitable province.

Duration : 24m
Maturity Level : all

Working For Water

Working For Water

Keepers of the Cape explores conservation projects in the Western Cape and is presented by Zoologist, Tali Hoffman. Viewers are taken on a journey around the Western Cape exploring the environmental problems and solutions of this inimitable province.

Duration : 24m
Maturity Level : all

Masdar City

Masdar City

Abu Dhabi is the biggest of the United Arab Emirates sitting in the heart of the oil rich Persian Gulf. Oil represents more than two thirds of this city state\'s economy and with such easy access to all that black gold, the citizens of Abu Dhabi have become one of the most polluting on earth. Cheap fuel means big cars, year round air conditioning and sweet water which comes from an energy intensive desalination process.

Duration : 48m
Maturity Level : all

Earth Power

Earth Power

Before running out of oil, we better have a look under our feet, where lies a clean and inexhaustible source of energy: the heat of the Earth!

Duration : 48m
Maturity Level : all

Power Tower

Power Tower

In downtown Guangzhou, China, one of the greenest structures on earth is rising. Known as Pearl River Tower, the 71-storey building will rely on just wind and sunlight for its power supply. This green skyscraper epitomizes the super tall corporate headquarter buildings of tomorrow as an iconic, high performance structure, that is designed in such harmony with its environment that it potentially produces as much energy as it consumes.

Duration : 48m
Maturity Level : all

Ticket to the Future - The Evolution of Travel

Ticket to the Future - The Evolution of Travel

The sky is the limit: step into the future with new forms of transport. Innovation in transport technology will defy the boundaries of physics. Nothing is as closely connected to the advancement of humankind as the way we travel. Industry and globalization have been preoccupied with technologies that allow us to travel faster and farther into the world. Consequently, mobility has garnered great economic importance.

Duration : 59m
Maturity Level : all

Unnatural Selection

Unnatural Selection

The wings of cliff swallows in Nebraska are getting shorter. On the Galapagos Islands, two species of finches are developing back into one. Increasing numbers of peregrine falcons are living in urban areas – and have adapted their behaviour. All of these changes have altered the course of evolution – in some surprising and unexpected ways. The process known as natural selection has now taken on another, quite different dimension: ‘Unnatural Selection’.

Duration : 53m
Maturity Level : all

Sumatra’s Last Tigers

Sumatra’s Last Tigers

In 2009 a resin tapper was killed in the forests of Sumatra’s Jambi Province. In the following months there were seven more killed by the 200lb tiger. With few left in the wild, time is running out to save them. Humans are not normally on the menu for these tigers but the destruction of their habitat and prey means this majestic has been left with no choice. Hope lies with a small group of dedicated individuals. Specially trained forest rangers must find the tiger before local hunters do.

Duration : 50m
Maturity Level : all

Kino in Berlin

Kino in Berlin

Dive into the rich culture, historic wonder and alternative lifestyle of the amazing city of Berlin. If you’ve spent any significant amount of time traveling, you know it can be hard on both your mind and your body. In this episode, you’ll get an inside look at Kino’s morning ritual, which she insists is part of what keeps her grounded amidst all the traveling.

Duration : 22m
Maturity Level : all

Kino in Budapest

Kino in Budapest

One of Kino’s favorite hobbies is learning how to say ‘Thank You’ in different languages. In this episode of Global Yoga, she’s learning that special phrase in Hungarian, as she travels to Budapest. Travel to St Stephen’s cathedral, one of the biggest structures in the country, stroll the Danube River and visit Heroes Square, a World Heritage Site. Join Kino as she explores the rich history of this ancient country while on her journey of sharing yoga with the world.

Duration : 20m
Maturity Level : all

Kino in Bali

Kino in Bali

Come with Kino as she explores magical Bali in the latest installment of Global Yogi. This place is a mecca for yoga, healing, surfing and is known for its welcoming and peaceful Balinese culture. Here it’s common to discover a feeling of being safe and sound, and that was certainly the case for Kino. Green juice, island sand, coconuts and temples… the intoxicating energy of the island spirit can be found around every corner. Days are easily spent relaxing and and enjoying waves and sunsets.

Duration : 37m
Maturity Level : all

Kino in Greece

Kino in Greece

Experience Greece through Kino’s eyes as she tours through Santorini, Athens, and Syros. Come get to know the heart of this magical country as an amazing place to relax. Expand your consciousness and get in touch with your inner sense of peace.

Duration : 36m
Maturity Level : all

Kino in Costa Rica

Kino in Costa Rica

In this episode of the Global Yogi, Kino makes her way to the beautiful island of Costa Rica to teach a workshop for nearly 100 students. After sharing her love of yoga with a great group of students, it’s vacation time. Follow along as Kino gives us a tour of her beautiful room at the Four Seasons Resort, visits the mountains, and goes paddle boarding on the beach. Plus, find out how Kino helps to bring yoga into a local Puerto Rican School!

Duration : 13m
Maturity Level : all