North and Central America

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  • ‘We need new energy partnerships’
    Antonio Almonte, Energy Minister of the Dominican Republic, explains how this Caribbean country can put its energy mix on a sustainable footing.
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  • ‘We cannot go back to the old normal’
    Environment Minister Andrea Meza Murillo talks about Costa Rica’s ambitious goals for a green recovery from the pandemic.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Tracking down the truth
    A Mexican-German team shows how forensic science can help bring certainty for families of missing persons..
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Through other eyes
    A German-American exchange programme provides professionals with insights into the mentality of their host country.
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