Rising dramatically from the plains of southern Malawi, Mount Mulanje is a soaring granite massif known as the "Island in the Sky." It is home to a fragile and unique ecosystem and at its heart stands the Mulanje cedar , a tree so rare it's found nowhere else on Earth. Once covering vast slopes of the mountain, the cedar is now critically endangered. Illegal logging, wildfires, and climate change have brought it to the brink, with only a handful of mature, seed-producing trees ever documented in recent years. Declared Malawi's national tree, the cedar has become a symbol of both loss and resilience. We explore the bold and deeply collaborative effort to bring this species back from the edge. At the core of this movement are local Malawians, young men and women who grow thousands of cedar seedlings in grassroots nurseries, carry them in woven baskets to high- altitude planting sites, and spend days traversing rugged trails to restore what's been lost. Their work is physically demanding and often overlooked, but essential to the project's success.
We hit the red carpet for a look at the state of Europe's film industry, from Venice to London. In the face of economic uncertainty and rising tariffs, how will the creative industry respond? As countries like Italy and the UK replace Hollywood as the go-to destinations for on-location shooting, we speak to some of the major players in the industry to find out how Europe has catapulted itself forward, and whether it can stay at the front of the pack.
Walk down the street in Tokyo, and there will be echoes of it everywhere. The subtle, sophisticated chic of iki was born during Japan's Edo period and still defines Tokyo's modern urban pulse. It's seen as a core value in Japanese taste and behavior, from the way people dress to how they express themselves. So what is iki? In its most basic form it's an aesthetic ideal: a subtle, effortless elegance that values authenticity, refinement and unpretentious style. In response to strict social codes banning overt displays of wealth, the merchant class of Edo developed iki as a discreet form of rebellion. Subtle details like luxurious kimono linings or intricate accessories were hidden beneath plain exteriors. Over time this urban code filtered from fashion into the arts - which for the first time in Edo society were flourishing beyond the upper class. Hanako Montgomery explores her home city Tokyo through the lens of its former Edo identity. She traces the footsteps of the people that fashioned iki, and meets the Tokyoites of today keeping this urban code of understated cool alive today through fashion, art and poetry.
Rising dramatically from the plains of southern Malawi, Mount Mulanje is a soaring granite massif known as the "Island in the Sky." It is home to a fragile and unique ecosystem and at its heart stands the Mulanje cedar , a tree so rare it's found nowhere else on Earth. Once covering vast slopes of the mountain, the cedar is now critically endangered. Illegal logging, wildfires, and climate change have brought it to the brink, with only a handful of mature, seed-producing trees ever documented in recent years. Declared Malawi's national tree, the cedar has become a symbol of both loss and resilience. We explore the bold and deeply collaborative effort to bring this species back from the edge. At the core of this movement are local Malawians, young men and women who grow thousands of cedar seedlings in grassroots nurseries, carry them in woven baskets to high- altitude planting sites, and spend days traversing rugged trails to restore what's been lost. Their work is physically demanding and often overlooked, but essential to the project's success.
Fareed Zakaria brings viewers his insights and analysis, and interviews world leaders, artists, scientists, business leaders, global affairs analysts and other cultural observers for the 'Global Public Square.'
Rising dramatically from the plains of southern Malawi, Mount Mulanje is a soaring granite massif known as the "Island in the Sky." It is home to a fragile and unique ecosystem and at its heart stands the Mulanje cedar , a tree so rare it's found nowhere else on Earth. Once covering vast slopes of the mountain, the cedar is now critically endangered. Illegal logging, wildfires, and climate change have brought it to the brink, with only a handful of mature, seed-producing trees ever documented in recent years. Declared Malawi's national tree, the cedar has become a symbol of both loss and resilience. We explore the bold and deeply collaborative effort to bring this species back from the edge. At the core of this movement are local Malawians, young men and women who grow thousands of cedar seedlings in grassroots nurseries, carry them in woven baskets to high- altitude planting sites, and spend days traversing rugged trails to restore what's been lost. Their work is physically demanding and often overlooked, but essential to the project's success.
African Voices starts a new chapter as we focus on some of the Changemakers who are coming up with innovative ways to have a positive impact on their communities.
Many people travel to Mongolia to disconnect, to escape into the vast wilderness and switch off. But for Mongolians, connectivity is everything. The country has 3.5 million people and 5 million active phone numbers. Everywhere you look in the capital city Ulaanbaatar, people are glued to their phones. A vibrant startup scene in the city is driving innovation and diversifying Mongolia's economy beyond its mining roots, fueled by a young, ambitious, and entrepreneurial population. A new digital infrastructure is not only reshaping how people travel, live and shop here - but tackling some of the country's biggest challenges: congestion, pollution and climate change. Innovations first cultivated in the city are taking root in remote corners of the country, where 30% of the population still live nomadic lifestyles. Forget Silicon Valley, this is the Silicon Steppe, where homegrown startups are powering Mongolia's digital transformation.
Walk down the street in Tokyo, and there will be echoes of it everywhere. The subtle, sophisticated chic of iki was born during Japan's Edo period and still defines Tokyo's modern urban pulse. It's seen as a core value in Japanese taste and behavior, from the way people dress to how they express themselves. So what is iki? In its most basic form it's an aesthetic ideal: a subtle, effortless elegance that values authenticity, refinement and unpretentious style. In response to strict social codes banning overt displays of wealth, the merchant class of Edo developed iki as a discreet form of rebellion. Subtle details like luxurious kimono linings or intricate accessories were hidden beneath plain exteriors. Over time this urban code filtered from fashion into the arts - which for the first time in Edo society were flourishing beyond the upper class. Hanako Montgomery explores her home city Tokyo through the lens of its former Edo identity. She traces the footsteps of the people that fashioned iki, and meets the Tokyoites of today keeping this urban code of understated cool alive today through fashion, art and poetry.
Fareed Zakaria brings viewers his insights and analysis, and interviews world leaders, artists, scientists, business leaders, global affairs analysts and other cultural observers for the 'Global Public Square.'
African Voices starts a new chapter as we focus on some of the Changemakers who are coming up with innovative ways to have a positive impact on their communities.
We hit the red carpet for a look at the state of Europe's film industry, from Venice to London. In the face of economic uncertainty and rising tariffs, how will the creative industry respond? As countries like Italy and the UK replace Hollywood as the go-to destinations for on-location shooting, we speak to some of the major players in the industry to find out how Europe has catapulted itself forward, and whether it can stay at the front of the pack.
Walk down the street in Tokyo, and there will be echoes of it everywhere. The subtle, sophisticated chic of iki was born during Japan's Edo period and still defines Tokyo's modern urban pulse. It's seen as a core value in Japanese taste and behavior, from the way people dress to how they express themselves. So what is iki? In its most basic form it's an aesthetic ideal: a subtle, effortless elegance that values authenticity, refinement and unpretentious style. In response to strict social codes banning overt displays of wealth, the merchant class of Edo developed iki as a discreet form of rebellion. Subtle details like luxurious kimono linings or intricate accessories were hidden beneath plain exteriors. Over time this urban code filtered from fashion into the arts - which for the first time in Edo society were flourishing beyond the upper class. Hanako Montgomery explores her home city Tokyo through the lens of its former Edo identity. She traces the footsteps of the people that fashioned iki, and meets the Tokyoites of today keeping this urban code of understated cool alive today through fashion, art and poetry.
Rising dramatically from the plains of southern Malawi, Mount Mulanje is a soaring granite massif known as the "Island in the Sky." It is home to a fragile and unique ecosystem and at its heart stands the Mulanje cedar , a tree so rare it's found nowhere else on Earth. Once covering vast slopes of the mountain, the cedar is now critically endangered. Illegal logging, wildfires, and climate change have brought it to the brink, with only a handful of mature, seed-producing trees ever documented in recent years. Declared Malawi's national tree, the cedar has become a symbol of both loss and resilience. We explore the bold and deeply collaborative effort to bring this species back from the edge. At the core of this movement are local Malawians, young men and women who grow thousands of cedar seedlings in grassroots nurseries, carry them in woven baskets to high- altitude planting sites, and spend days traversing rugged trails to restore what's been lost. Their work is physically demanding and often overlooked, but essential to the project's success.