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Global Societies

For our Global Societies project, reporters around the world will be writing about societal problems, sustainability and development in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. The series will include features, analyses, photo essays, videos and podcasts looking behind the curtain of globalization. The project is generously funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Germany Seeks to Ramp Up Skilled Labor Migration from Kenya - Khadija Farah / DER SPIEGEL

Filling the Gap Germany Seeks to Ramp Up Skilled Labor Migration from Kenya

German cities are suffering from a shortage of bus drivers, and local transportation companies are looking all the way to the shores of Lake Victoria to find what they need. They aren't the only Kenyans in high demand in Germany at the moment. By Heiner Hoffmann und Khadija Farah (Photos) in Homa Bay and Nairobi, Kenya

A Mega-Project Raises Questions in Borneo - Muhammad Fadli / DER SPIEGEL

Indonesia's Brand New Capital A Mega-Project Raises Questions in Borneo

Indonesia is building a brand new capital city in the jungles of Borneo. Critics say it's a waste of money and will continue rampant environmental destruction. But might it perhaps become a model city one day? By Maria Stöhr and Muhammad Fadli (Photos) in Nusantara, Indonesia

How Finland Conquered Homelessness - Juuso Westerlund / DER SPIEGEL

A Paradigm Shift in Social Policy How Finland Conquered Homelessness

For years, the number of homeless people has been rising in Europe. But not in Finland. The country's Housing First program aims to eliminate the problem by 2027. But how? By Jan Petter in Helsinki

Photographing the Women of Svalbard - Esther Horvath

Climate Research on the Edge of the Earth Photographing the Women of Svalbard

Esther Horvath has for years been photographing women engaged in climate research in the Arctic. Her photos show the challenges they face as they go about their work in minus 30 degrees Celsius. By Jan Petter

Uncertain Future for Successful Austrian Employment Program - Mafalda Rakoš / DER SPIEGEL

A Model Ignored Uncertain Future for Successful Austrian Employment Program

The pilot program in an Austrian town that offers a job to any unemployed person who wants one was widely viewed as a success story. So, why is its future now in question? By Jan Petter and Mafalda Rakoš (Photos)

What Will Become of the Liberian Rainforests? - Carmen Yasmine Abd Ali / DER SPIEGEL

Dubious CO2 Certificates What Will Become of the Liberian Rainforests?

In late November, the 2023 Climate Change Conference is set to begin in the United Arab Emirates. In preparation, a company from the host country is seeking to lease huge swaths of forest in Liberia to sell CO2 certificates. Locals are alarmed. By Heiner Hoffmann in Liberia

The Food of the Future "Grasshoppers Are More Valuable than Caviar"

Insects could be the climate-friendly solution for providing the global population the protein it needs without destroying the environment. Business is already booming in Thailand. Is it possible it could become a trend in Europe, too? By Maria Stöhr and Lauren DeCicca (Photos) in Isaan, Thailand

Conditions for Migrants in Tunisia Further Deteriorate - Selene Magnolia / DER SPIEGEL

Europe's Broken Asylum System Conditions for Migrants in Tunisia Further Deteriorate

The EU is trying to outsource its migration problems and has entered into a partnership with Tunisia. But the situation there has grown dire, particularly for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. Now, even the Tunisians themselves want to get out. By Heiner Hoffmann und Selene Magnolia (Photos) in El Amry, Tunisia

Copenhagen's Far-Reaching Transformation into a

Preparing for a Changing Climate Copenhagen's Far-Reaching Transformation into a "Sponge City"

As the climate warms, Copenhagen is likely to see more torrential rain storms like the one that inundated the city in 2011. Since then, the Danish capital has taken action, redesigning parks and streets to quickly drain away vast amounts of water. By Jan Petter and Charlotte de la Fuente (Photos) in Copenhagen

Anti-Western Sentiment Growing in Senegal "We Must Free Ourselves from France’s Stranglehold!"

West Africa has seen a number of recent coup d'états. Might Senegal be next? The mood in the country is rapidly turning against France – and the change is primarily fueled by young people. By Heiner Hoffmann und Carmen Abd Ali (Photos) in Dakar, Senegal

Namibia's Green Hydrogen Future - Tommy Trenchard / DER SPIEGEL

"A Massive Opportunity" Namibia's Green Hydrogen Future

A massive green hydrogen project with German funding is taking shape in Namibia – the same country Germany crushed in the early 20th century. Some are skeptical of the plan, but many in Namibia are hoping it will produce badly needed revenues. By Heiner Hoffmann und Tommy Trenchard (Photos)

A Floating City Can't Sink - Dutch Docklands Maldives / Waterstudio

Battling Climate Change in the Maldives A Floating City Can't Sink

A city for 20,000 people built on water is being constructed in record time in the Maldives. The largest project of its kind to be built do date, it could serve as a model for other cities affected by rising sea levels.

The Onerous Abortion Laws of Paraguay - Jorge Saenz / AP

A New Right Test Laboratory The Onerous Abortion Laws of Paraguay

The tiny country of Paraguay has become a place where the New Right is making its dark, dystopian vision a reality. International groups are active in the country in an effort to ensure that women carry all their babies to term, no matter how they got pregnant. By Nicola Abé in Asunción, Paraguay

Thailand's National Animal Is Pushing Back against Habitat Loss - Luke Duggleby / DER SPIEGEL

The Elephant in the Room Thailand's National Animal Is Pushing Back against Habitat Loss

Thailand has seen an increasing number of deadly encounters between elephants and humans in recent years. The animals are returning to areas that were once covered in jungle, but are now farmland. Locals are at a loss. By Maria Stöhr and Luke Duggleby (Photos)

The Women of Sierra Leone Have New Land-Ownership Rights - Carmen Abd Ali / Inland / DER SPIEGEL

"Systemically Excluded" The Women of Sierra Leone Have New Land-Ownership Rights

For years, women in Sierra Leone have been stripped or deprived of property that is rightfully theirs. Recent changes in the law are creating a seismic shift that could create greater equality in the country. By Heiner Hoffmann und Carmen Abd Ali (photos) in Sierra Leone

Hospitals Experience Fringe Benefits of COVID Pandemic - Brian Otieno / DER SPIEGEL

Health Care in Africa Hospitals Experience Fringe Benefits of COVID Pandemic

Many changes had to be made to health care in many African countries to address the COVID pandemic. Things that otherwise would have taken years happened overnight. A number of hospitals have succeeded in finding a silver lining in the global tragedy. By Heiner Hoffmann in Nairobi, Kenya

The Belgian Towns Producing Their Own Green Power - Mashid Mohadjerin / DER SPIEGEL

More Affordable and Sustainable The Belgian Towns Producing Their Own Green Power

Energy prices in Europe have skyrocketed in the last year. But not in some towns in Belgium, where consumers have joined together to form co-ops and are generating their own sustainable electricity. It is a popular, and growing, model in Europe. By Jan Petter in Eeklo, Belgium

A Climate Deal that Could Become a Model for Others - Carmen Abd Ali / DER SPIEGEL

Debt Forgiveness for Cape Verde A Climate Deal that Could Become a Model for Others

Cape Verde is just one of many countries that are struggling under the effects of global warming. But a new approach could provide relief: Debt forgiveness in exchange for a climate fund. By Heiner Hoffmann und Carmen Abd Ali (Photos) in Cape Verde

Berlin Seeks to Recruit Skilled Labor from Africa - Nana Kofi Acquah / DER SPIEGEL

Germany's Migration About-Face Berlin Seeks to Recruit Skilled Labor from Africa

For years, many Germans were frightened by the idea of economic immigrants from Africa. Now, though, Berlin has begun to proactively recruit them. It is a drastic change from a history of skepticism. Von Heiner Hoffmann und Nana Kofi Acquah (Photos) in Accra, Ghana

China Battles West for Raw Material of the Future - Arsene Mpiana / DER SPIEGEL

Lithium Bonanza China Battles West for Raw Material of the Future

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to perhaps the largest lithium deposit in the world. China is eagerly trying to get its hands on the valuable resource, but the concession is controlled by an Australian company. Work-hungry locals are hoping the conflict will soon be resolved. By Heiner Hoffmann und Arsène Mpiana (Fotos) in Manono, Democratic Republic of Congo

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