Superfood or climate killer? 🥑 | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. Chile is a major worldwide avocado producer and exporter. Avocado farming has caused massive water shortages in places like the Valparaíso region, which has been suffering under extreme drought for over a decade. Watch the full documentary ‘Superfoods and the environment – Avocados and blueberries from South America’ on our channel. #documentary…

The love games of insects | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. An estimated ten trillion insects and spiders live on Earth. And they all reproduce. But how? Now, researchers are studying how bugs have sex. The conclusion, so far? It’s complicated! Extreme, fascinating, exciting: This is how researchers describe the love games that insects and spiders play. While an estimated ten trillion insects…

Trophy hunting is big business | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. Trophy hunting is a popular hobby for some Western tourists in Africa. But it’s not without controversy. Watch the full documentary ‘Trophy hunting: A cruel hobby or species conservation?’ on our channel. #documentary #animals #hunting ______ We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel:…

Under fire: The dangers of war reporting | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. People should know what is happening in Ukraine. That’s the motivation for journalists and photographers who are reporting from the war-torn country – and risking their lives in the process. Elisabeth, 29, had no training as a war reporter. But overnight, she became one. When Russia suddenly launched its major invasion in…

The forgotten displaced from Abkhazia | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. It has been more than 30 years since fighting broke out between Georgia and Abkhazia. Some of those whom the conflict displaced found refuge in a former Georgian sanatorium: the Hotel Metalurg. Now, they’re under pressure to leave again. It was one of the bloodiest conflicts that followed the collapse of the…

The climate change puzzle | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. Protecting the planet can be a difficult task… 🌍 Despite warnings from scientists about climate change and countless climate conferences, political and industrial action is still lacking. But could tackling the issue also be more complex? Some scientists argue that our brains could be at the root of the problem. 🧠 Watch…

When kids become content on social media | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. Countless photos and videos of children have been posted on the internet by their parents. Influencers share details of their children’s lives with their followers on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube and Snapchat. Sometimes, with terrible consequences. Many people make money from photos of their children. Children’s content is among the most popular…

How fires are destroying Bolivia’s forests | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. Bolivia is burning. For months, flames have been consuming huge swathes of forest and pastureland. The situation is now so dramatic that the government has declared a national disaster. What’s behind this ecological catastrophe? Bolivia’s forests and pastures were already devastated by wildfires in 2019, with around 5.9 million hectares affected. This…

Walking again with the help of AI | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. AI is often cause of worry, because of the potential dangers it could pose to our future. But artificial intelligence also provides great opportunities, especially in areas like medicine. Thanks to these AI powered robotic legs, patients like Ms. Kawasaki, who had been almost completely paralyzed, can now walk again. Watch the…

Fight against illegal fishing | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. One in five fish consumed worldwide is the product of illegal fishing. Fifteen years after completing an initial investigation, a team of journalists returns. Their goal? To investigate the practice today, and find out who these fishing pirates are. The film follows members of the environmental organization FishAct on a dangerous search…

The housing crisis in Mexico City | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. The Mexican government considers housing a fundamental human right, but lately, more and more citizens are finding themselves being priced out of their own neighborhoods. Landlords know they can make more money with short-term rentals than through long- term lease agreements preferred by locals. But what brought on this change? Watch the…

An oasis in a sea of plastic | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. Spain is undergoing one of the worst droughts in history. Locals are having to be creative when dealing with the lack of rain to help maintain the region’s biodiversity. Watch the documentary on our channel. #documentary #dwdocs #drought #spain #protecttheenvironment #rainfall ______ We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the…

Tel Aviv and October 7 | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. The Hamas terror attack of 7 October 2023 has had profound consequences in Israel, Gaza and beyond. This film asks how those in Tel Aviv have reacted to the subsequent war, and what they expect the future will bring. In the summer of 2023, DW’s Kai Steinecke was in Tel Aviv filming…

How can ships become cleaner? | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. Soot, particle pollution and heavy fuel oil: freighters and cruise liners are real climate killers. It’s high time for a change of course on the seas. The film shows how both innovations and tried-and-tested ideas can make shipping cleaner. Container ships supply people all over the world with goods, while cruises attract…

What is endometriosis? | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. For a long time, women’s health issues were overlooked. A gap in research has left endometriosis being largely misunderstood, but nowadays more studies are being done on this complex condition. Watch the documentary on our channel. #documentary #endometriosis #womenhealth ______ We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette…

The baobab tree – A universe of its own | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. In the tropical dry forests of Madagascar, the baobab tree plays a vital role. It’s especially important during times of drought, which all forest-dwellers have had to adapt to. But these ancient trees are also highly endangered. The majestic baobabs are the silent guardians of Madagascar’s tropical dry forests. The trees are…

Why are oceans so important? | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. The ocean is our planet’s life support system. 🌊 It is the largest habitat on the planet, covering about 71% of the earth’s surface. It acts as an important heat buffer and absorbs almost 30% of carbon dioxide emissions from human activities. However, the ocean is facing major threats like climate change,…

Ireland combats crack and cocaine | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. Cocaine and crack cocaine are spreading across Ireland—and not just in the capital Dublin, but in more rural areas as well. How did this happen, and what is being done to combat it? International drug smugglers are increasingly setting their sights on Ireland. According to a report by the U.S. State Department,…

Fishers in Peru risking their lives | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. In the region of Huarmey, north of Lima along the coast of Peru, traditional fishers climb down high cliffs daily to catch fish and seafood. 🧗 This old artisanal fishing practice focuses mainly on their own consumption, as well as on catching seafood for local markets and Huarmey’s restaurants. 🐟🦑🦪 But this…

Mud flat mailman | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. The gulls and sandworms probably recognize Knud Knudsen, because he walks across northern Germany’s mud flats every few days to deliver the mail. He’s barefoot, in shorts and has a mailbag on his back. He carries the mail along the same route each time – from the island of Pellworm in the…

The ‘troubled teen’ industry in the USA | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. In the USA, teenagers with behavioral problems often end up in re-education centers. These function like prisons, isolating the young people from the outside world. The harsh educational measures sometimes end in death. This documentary sheds light on the extreme methods used in re-education facilities in the USA. These include isolation, torture…

How is overfishing affecting Senegal? | DW Documentary

From DW Documentary. West African waters once had some of the richest fish stocks in the world. Today, they are severely depleted due to overfishing by Europeans, Russians, Chinese and Turkish fleets. What do you think can be done to protect West African waters from overfishing? Watch the documentary on our channel. #documentary #dwdocs #senegal…