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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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Dealing with the Changing Climate The Lessons of the Madagascar Drought

Southern Madagascar is living through a horrific drought and a worsening famine. Aid organizations are there to help, but how sustainable is such assistance? A handful of projects in the region may point the way to a more sustainable future. By Heiner Hoffmann und Njakaniaina Rajaonisaona (photos)

The Lessons of the Madagascar Drought - Njaka Rajaonisaona / DER SPIEGEL

Brazil's Favela Tech Boom Young People from Poor Neighborhoods Set Out to Conquer the Digital World

Until recently, residents of poor neighborhoods in Brazil had little access to the digital world. But young people are now finding ways to earn money and recognition, while at the same time escaping their reality in the virtual world. By Nicola Abé and Kristin Bethge (photos) in Rio de Janeiro

Young People from Poor Neighborhoods Set Out to Conquer the Digital World - Kristin Bethge

City of Warriors Resistance Across the Border to the Myanmar Military Junta

A Thai town on the border to Myanmar has become a hotbed of resistance to the military junta in Yangon. Many believe this could be the last chance to save the country from dictatorship. By Maria Stöhr in Mae Sot, Thailand

Resistance Across the Border to the Myanmar Military Junta - Aung Naing Soe / DER SPIEGEL

The Corona Debate in Africa With Omicron Spreading, Many Countries Consider Vaccine Mandates

African countries are trying to speed up their vaccination campaigns as supplies start rolling in. The challenges, though, remain immense, even as some governments are considering a vaccine mandate in the face of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. By Heiner Hoffmann in Nairobi

With Omicron Spreading, Many Countries Consider Vaccine Mandates - SUMAYA HISHAM / REUTERS

Feeding the World in Times of Climate Change "We Can Learn a Lot from Indigenous Peoples"

The way we eat is destroying the world, says agricultural economist Yon Fernández de Larrinoa. His research focuses on the food systems of indigenous peoples, and believes they can teach us valuable lessons. Interview Conducted by Nicola Abé in São Paulo

"We Can Learn a Lot from Indigenous Peoples" - Janina Zasche / Universal Images Group / Getty Images

Rainforest Rebellion Combatting Mass Clear-Cutting in Congo

The rainforest of the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the world’s most important ecosystems. But international timber firms are logging trees there illegally. Locals are starting to fight back, with some success. By Heiner Hoffmann, Arsène Mpiana (Fotos) und Bernhard Riedmann (Grafik) in Ingende, Democratic Republic of Congo

Combatting Mass Clear-Cutting in Congo - Arsène Mpiana Monkwe / DER SPIEGEL

Healing Societal Rifts A Photographic Journey through South Sudan's Burgeoning Music Scene

South Sudan declared independence 10 years ago – only to descend into civil war. Now, young rappers, bands and dance troupes are hoping that music can help bring the country together. By Sonja Peteranderl und Jean-Baptiste Hervé and Adrienne Surprenant (Photos)

A Photographic Journey through South Sudan's Burgeoning Music Scene - Adrienne Surprenant / Collectif Item

Crossing the Darién Gap A Deadly Jungle on the Trek to America

Some 90,000 people have crossed the Darién Gap this year on the trek to the U.S. The jungle between Colombia and Panama is one of the most dangerous migrant routes in the world - and not everybody makes it out alive. By Nicola Abé and Santiago Mesa (Photos) in Panama and Colombia

A Deadly Jungle on the Trek to America - Santiago Mesa / DER SPIEGEL

New Drug in the Democratic Republic of Congo The Zombies of Kinshasa

The capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo is being overrun by a dangerous new drug called bombé, made from deposits the catalytic converters of automobiles. In a country facing many problems, it helps people forget. By Heiner Hoffmann and Arsene Mpiana (Photos) in Kinshasa

The Zombies of Kinshasa - Arsène Mpiana Monkwe / DER SPIEGEL

Lagos in Nigeria A Week in the World’s Most Chaotic City

Lagos is poised to become the world’s biggest city. The Nigerian megacity is a massive experiment – unregulated and wild, with endless traffic jams, waterfront slums and an impressively resilient population. By Heiner Hoffmann, Akintunde Akinleye (Fotos) und Bernhard Riedmann (Grafik)

A Week in the World’s Most Chaotic City - Adeyinka Yusuf / Anadolu / Getty Images

Blueberries for Europe Portugal Mortgages Its Future for Present-Day Agricultural Profits

The berry market has transformed Portugal as plantations have sprung up in recent years. Conditions for workers are problematic and an already dry region is quickly using up its water supplies. By Jan Petter and Gonçalo Fonseca (Photos) in São Teotónio, Portugal

Portugal Mortgages Its Future for Present-Day Agricultural Profits - Gonçalo Fonseca / DER SPIEGEL

Helicopters, Planes and ... Sheep? Europe Rethinks Its Approach to Forest Fires

It has been a bad summer for wildfires in Europe, and all signs point to more bad summers to come. Many countries are trying out new approaches to lower the fire danger, but not all of them are high-tech. Catalonia, for example, is turning to livestock. By Jan Petter

Europe Rethinks Its Approach to Forest Fires - Ramon Costa / SOPA / LightRocket / Getty Images

Artificial Intelligence How High-Tech Tools Are Helping Combat Climate Change

AI is helping researchers, urban planners, activists and even companies prevent damage to the climate. Algorithms can be used to detect forest destruction, reduce emissions – or even eavesdrop on animals in the ocean. By Sonja Peteranderl

How High-Tech Tools Are Helping Combat Climate Change - MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP

Redistributing Mafia Assets The Palaces and Ruins of the Drug Bosses

Mafiosi and drug bosses have changed the face of cities around the world with their massive villas. Now, these assets are being confiscated in Italy, Berlin and Mexico and given back to the people. By Sonja Peteranderl and Alessio Mamo (Photos)

The Palaces and Ruins of the Drug Bosses - Alessio Mamo

Weather Disaster in Austria Finger Pointing After Severe Flooding in Small Town

A bitter dispute has erupted in Austria following recent flooding. Did environmentalists hinder the implementation of effective flood-control measures? The debate is a preview of similar arguments that could soon be seen in Germany. By Jan Petter in Hallein, Austria

Finger Pointing After Severe Flooding in Small Town - Jan Petter / DER SPIEGEL

Rising Malnourishment Global Food Prices Spike in Response to the Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in rising food prices around the world. Developing countries are particularly at risk - and progress made on global malnourishment has been reversed. By Nicola Abé und Sonja Peteranderl

Global Food Prices Spike in Response to the Pandemic - Brenton Geach / DER SPIEGEL

Abuse in the Pandemic Deploying Codewords and Fake Online Shops against Domestic Violence

Domestic violence has risen during the coronavirus pandemic, and lockdowns have made it more difficult for women to get help. Activists around the world are deploying fake online shops and codewords in response. By Sonja Peteranderl

Deploying Codewords and Fake Online Shops against Domestic Violence - WOJTEK RADWANSKI / AFP

Life on the Lagoon The Women of Venice Discover Boating

Boating has been a pastime for men for hundreds of years in Venice. But during the pandemic, the lagoon surrounding the city has grown quiet. Many women who might have been discouraged in the past are now learning to pilot boats. By Dario Antonelli, Jan Petter and Giacomo Sini (Photos)

The Women of Venice Discover Boating

Criminalizing the Sick Argentina's Authoritarian Corona Regime

The Argentinian province of Formosa is pursuing an authoritarian approach to the coronavirus pandemic. Those suspected of infection were being seized and locked away in overcrowded quarantine centers. Meanwhile, the province's official infection numbers are likely untrustworthy. By Nicola Abé in São Paulo

Argentina's Authoritarian Corona Regime - Leo Fernández

"I Want To Be with My Mom" The Children Trapped at the U.S. Border and Their Stories

Thousands of unaccompanied minors from Latin America are trying to make their way to the United States, where their parents have already arrived. But their dream often ends when they arrive at the border. Two children share the stories of their journey. By Nicola Abé and Luis Chaparro in São Paulo, Brazil, and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico

The Children Trapped at the U.S. Border and Their Stories - John Moore / Getty Images

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