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In 10 years, Jean-Patrice Keka and his team have succeeded in getting five rockets off the ground with varying degrees of success. This 'Made in Africa' space programme is one-of-a-kind and proof of what can be achieved by one engineer with a bold dream: to become the first African in space.

DR Congo's Space Man

DR Congo's 'Made in Africa' space programme is proof of what can be achieved by one engineer with a bold dream

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For one of Europe’s smallest countries, Slovakia has a lot to offer: Unspoilt nature, a host of castles, a unique inland delta on the Danube and countless hot springs. An invitation to discover a beautiful land in the heart of Europe.

For one of Europe’s smallest countries, Slovakia has a lot to offer: Unspoilt nature, a host of castles, a unique inland delta on the Danube and countless hot springs.

Surprising Slovakia

Costa Rica is unique with an abundance of ecosystems, rich in flora and fauna. Thanks to a proactive and innovative ecological policy, it is today one of the few countries in the world to see its forest cover grow significantly year on year. This documentary is a journey into the heart of a true sanctuary of biodiversity.

A Sanctuary of Biodiversity

Costa Rica is unique with an abundance of ecosystem rich in flora and fauna. This documentary is a journey into the heart of a true sanctuary of biodiversity.

Wild Costa Rica

When Massimo Vacchetta discovered little Ninna, he immediately adopted her and saved her from certain death. The veterinarian, whose specialty was caring for cattle, had found his vocation: he opened a hedgehog refuge, now a local institution partly run by volunteers.

When Massimo Vacchetta discovered little Ninna, he immediately adopted her and saved her from certain death

360° Geo: A Hedgehog Shelter in Italy

For the past fourteen years, Brice has taken his herd of cows to graze in vast pastures in the mountains, five months out of the year. He loves to run to the point of exhaustion in the Pyrenees, across the steep slopes, ridges and rocks at 3000 metres above sea level. It's a spartan, lonely existence, but for Brice, it is the definition of happiness.

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It's a spartan, lonely existence, but for Brice, it is the definition of happiness

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Emberá Chamí live in the Andes Mountains, a region famous for its high quality coffee. Ostracised by conservative Colombian society, the trans women of this ethnic group find refuge on a coffee plantation that enables them to earn a living. among a community of like-minded peers.

The Indigenous Trans Women of the Andes

Ostracised by conservative Colombian society, a group of trans women find refuge on a coffee plantation.

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In the north-east Indian state of Assam, relations between elephants and humans are characterised by conflict. Over 30 million Asomiya share the land with around 5,700 elephants. Tensions therefore seem inevitable. But now, for the first time, there are plans for humans and animals to live in harmony.

Elephant Protectors of India

In the north-east Indian state of Assam, relations between elephants and humans are characterised by conflict. 

In the Amazon region, indigenous communities have often adopted a Western lifestyle and farming techniques. But faced with failing crops, disease, and poverty, attitudes are changing. In a growing number of villages, locals are returning to their old way of life, growing indigenous species in the old way.

Brazilian Rainforest: Back to the Future

In the Amazon, indigenous communities facing poverty and disease are returning to the ancestral way of life.

In southern Thailand, the Koh Panyee village sits on stilts and even has a floating football field, built in the 1990s by a group of children. But over time, the ad hoc field has fallen into disrepair. But now the village is about to hold its first tournament in years and the field needs a major overhaul.

Thailand's Football Mad Island

In southern Thailand, the Koh Panyee village sits on stilts and even has a floating football field

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Inter-island traffic was already essential when the Vikings, originally from what is now Norway, populated the Faroe Islands. But out in the North Atlantic high winds means sailing was not always possible. Rowing became essential and is today the national sport which is very popular with women.

Faroe Islands: A Passion for Rowing

Rowing is the national sport in the Faroe Islands and many women are passionate rowers.

The Italian island of Stromboli is home to just 300 people, mainly farmers and fishermen. They fish using sustainable, traditional methods that generates little profit, but empowers this small community to live outside of mainstream capitalism.

Stromboli - Land of Fire

The Italian island of Stromboli is home to fishermen who live using sustainable, traditional methods

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