Amidst frightening data and frustratingly slow political action, DW asked people working in climate activism, research and science what gives them grounds for optimism.
Dance routines and cat memes are usually what goes viral on TikTok. But now young eco-influencers are racking up millions of views with videos on everything from trash to the rights of nature.
Pollution and rampant construction have destroyed much of Mumbai's natural coastal protection. Could recording stories from locals help create alternative visions of urban development?
Poverty, access to education, and increasingly frequent drought make the lives Kenyans difficult. Could bringing these issues onto the stage have an impact?