North and Central America

How can successful approaches in the Dominican Republic be transferred to other countries? How does indigenous knowledge contribute to sustainable agriculture? Energy, biodiversity and climate action – these are the issues that akzente addresses in its reports on North and Central America.

Green is the colour of hope

An excursion to the area surrounding the La Tigra Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica illustrates how many people are working together in the interests of nature conservation – the private sector is also doing its bit for the green recovery.

Nature’s bounty

Why drones are joining chickens and bees in boosting biodiversity. A visit to the Núñez family farm in the Dominican Republic.

‘Helping to build social peace in Mexico’

Maximilian Murck, Manager of the Strengthening the Rule of Law Project in Mexico, on the origins, key findings and next steps of the cooperation.

Tracking down the truth

A Mexican-German team shows how forensic science can help bring certainty for families of missing persons..

Dreams you can touch

As they look for alternatives to migration, young people in El Salvador now receive support with vocational training, finding employment and personal development.

Dancing salsa with a new leg

To enable Cuban orthopaedic technicians to provide modern prostheses for their patients, the German medical technology company Ottobock is supplying the island state with expertise and materials.

Das Bild zeigt eine Collage von fünf Polaroid-Fotos, die nebeneinander auf einer texturierten Oberfläche angeordnet sind. Von links nach rechts: Eine lachende Person in Winterkleidung, einen jungen Mann im Arbeitsanzug, eine lächelnde Frau in medizinischem Kittel, eine junge Frau vor einer US-Flagge, und einen jungen Mann im Pullover mit verschränkten Armen, der in die Kamera lächelt.

Through other eyes

A German-American exchange programme provides professionals with insights into the mentality of their host country.

Diplomacy revisited

Creative minds gathered in Montreal with a common goal: to shape the future of global communication.

Electricity from the pig farm

Renewable energy, particularly hydropower, plays a major role in Central America. Now, biogas plants are also generating clean energy.

Protecting the coastal forest

Climate change poses a threat to Costa Rica. The country has an ambitious plan to confront the changes.

Das Bild zeigt zwei Personen, einen Mann und eine Frau, die in einem Lebensmittelgeschäft arbeiten. Beide tragen weiße Hemden. Im Hintergrund sind Regale voller verschiedener Produkte wie Snacks, Müsli und Konserven zu sehen. Der Mann steht im Vordergrund und blickt direkt in die Kamera, während die Frau, die etwas im Hintergrund steht, seitlich blickt.

Saving electricity, boosting profits

Replacing old refrigerators helps entrepreneurs and enables Mexico to achieve its climate targets.

Power to the people

A hydropower plant supplies electricity to a Nicaraguan village for the first time. It has changed the place for good.