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Getting ready for the floods


<p>Disaster mitigation in Nepal: how residents are learning to cope with the impact of climate change and the frequently flooding rivers.</p><p>In 2006/7 Practical Action Nepal, with the support of the EC through its third DIPECHO action plan for South Asia, carried out a disaster mitigation programme in Chitwan and Nawalparasi districts, aimed at limiting the impacts of floods.</p><p>This film shows the main activities and achievements of Practical Action's work in early warning systems in Nepal, and it is hoped that it will offer ideas and motivation to others involved in the field of disaster risk reduction.</p><p>For further information, see our <a href="http://practicalaction.org/?id=dipecho">Early Warning Systems</a> project website.</p><p>A longer <a href="/video/view/getting_ready_floods">27-minute version</a> of this video is also available.</p> ]]> 84.32479 27.61502 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 84.32479,27.61502,0 Stop climate injustice
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Stop climate injustice


<p>Writer and broadcaster Adam Hart-Davis reports from Kenya on the threat posed by climate change.</p> <p>It is the world's poorest people who are hardest hit by devastating droughts, floods and other extreme weather events. This is a massive injustice - climate change is caused by the worlds richest countries.</p><p>Around the world, Practical Action is working with people to help them <a href="http://practicalaction.org/?id=climatechange_adaptation">adapt to the effects of climate change</a>. We are also helping people to escape poverty by using <a href="http://practicalaction.org/?id=climatechange_energy">clean, renewable energy.</a></p><p>And our <a href="http://practicalaction.org/?id=climatechange" style="font-weight:bold">Stop Climate Injustice</a> campaign calls for urgent UK and international policy to tackle climate change. Find out how you can <a href="http://practicalaction.org/?id=climatechange_getinvolved">get involved</a>, and how to make changes in your own lives to reduce our impact on climate change.</p> ]]> 36.79347 -1.27431 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 36.79347,-1.27431,0 Micro-hydro in Kenya

Micro-hydro in Kenya


<p>Writer and broadcaster Adam Hart-Davis reports from Kenya on the opportunities offered by renewable micro-hydro power.</p> ]]> 36.79347 -1.27431 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 36.79347,-1.27431,0 Smoke: the killer in the kitchen

Smoke: the killer in the kitchen


<p>Smoke from cooking in the home causes the deaths of 1.5 million mainly women and children every year. Writer and broadcaster Adam Hart-Davis visited Kenya to see the problem for himself, and to raise awareness of one of the biggest killers in the developing world.</p><p>For more information see <a href="http://practicalaction.org/?id=smoke_ahd">Adam's full report</a></p> ]]> 36.79347 -1.27431 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 36.79347,-1.27431,0 Getting ready for the floods (long version)

Getting ready for the floods (long version)


<p>Disaster mitigation in Nepal: how residents are learning to cope with the impact of climate change and the frequently flooding rivers.</p><p>In 2006/7 Practical Action Nepal, with the support of the EC through its third DIPECHO action plan for South Asia, carried out a disaster mitigation programme in Chitwan and Nawalparasi districts, aimed at limiting the impacts of floods.</p><p>This film shows the main activities and achievements of Practical Action's work in early warning systems in Nepal, and it is hoped that it will offer ideas and motivation to others involved in the field of disaster risk reduction.</p><p>For further information, see our <a href="http://practicalaction.org/?id=dipecho">Early Warning Systems</a> project website.</p><p>A shorter <a href="/video/view/getting_ready_floods_13">13-minute version</a> of this video is also available.</p> ]]> 84.32479 27.61502 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 84.32479,27.61502,0 Google Earth demo - watch Practical Action videos in Google Earth
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Google Earth demo - watch Practical Action videos in Google Earth


<p>This short clip demonstrates how you can now view Practical Action's videos in Google Earth, flying from one project site to another.</p> ]]> -1.35978 52.33052 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video -1.35978,52.33052,0 Speech by Steve Webb on the Climate Change Bill.
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Speech by Steve Webb on the Climate Change Bill.


<p>Steve Webb, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, speech is in response to points and issues raised at the Climate Change Bill public meeting by The Secretary of State for the Environment, Hilary Benn MP, and the Conservative Shadow Environment Secretary, Peter Ainsworth MP.</p> <p>Steve Webb starts by acknowledging the work done by Hilary Benn but then goes on to highlight how he is not going far enough on the Climate Change Bill. He goes on to talk about the dilemma of Government Departments tackling climate change effectively and specifically DEFRA.</p> <p>This video then captures Steve Webb highlighting how we must nail down a strengthened Climate Change Bill and addresses some of the problems we face in getting there. He mentions how conflicting opinions and approaches to environmental issues by the Conservatives are problematic, illustrating how Conservative Energy spokespeople have a different view to Peter Ainsworth, DEFRA Shadow Secretary, on the environment. To further reinforce his point Steve Webb discusses the vote on 80% in House of Lords, that didn't get through, as the Lib Dems needed the Conservatives to vote with them but they abstained.</p> <p>Finally the clip is wrapped up by Steve Webb saying that we need to act now and make sure that we have to have the right number on the face of the bill from the start (referring to the percentage of emissions cuts by 2050). He then finishes by pointing out that even if we do get a strengthened Climate Change Bill it will only be the start... not the end... as we need to sort out other problems like energy and transport. On a final note he suggests that environmentalists still have a great deal of work to do to ensure that we achieve targets and keep the government on track.</p> ]]> -0.13222 51.5267 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video -0.13222,51.5267,0 Womens Voices in Kenya

Womens Voices in Kenya


<p>Women's Voices is part of the international Women's Information and Communications Technology (WICT) project which works with poor urban women in Kenya, Peru and Zimbabwe by supporting their existing communication skills. This video shows footage from Nairobi.</p> ]]> 36.79347 -1.27431 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 36.79347,-1.27431,0 Sweet Life in Aloe Bitterness

Sweet Life in Aloe Bitterness


<p>Practical Answers to a bitter life for pastoralists in the Turkana district of Kenya. Practical Action has been working with the people of Turkana to exploit the aloe plant commercially. Income generated from the crop reduces the reliance on relief food.</p> ]]> 38.30933 0.64818 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 38.30933,0.64818,0 Milk Product Processing in Bangladesh

Milk Product Processing in Bangladesh


<p>Small scale business processing milk products in Bangladesh; an instructional guide.</p> ]]> 90.39551 23.68477 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 90.39551,23.68477,0 Costume jewellery making in Bangladesh

Costume jewellery making in Bangladesh


<p>Small scale business in jewellery making in Bangladesh.</p> ]]> 90.39551 23.68477 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 90.39551,23.68477,0 Renewable Energy in Sri Lanka
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Renewable Energy in Sri Lanka


<p>How a people centred approach to technology provides energy access in Sri Lanka.</p> ]]> 80.62866 7.68922 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 80.62866,7.68922,0 Oil Processing in Malawi

Oil Processing in Malawi


<p>A joint project between Practical Action (formerly ITDG) and Save the Children, this short video shows the development and operation of a locally made oil press.</p> ]]> 34.18945 -13.19716 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 34.18945,-13.19716,0 Micro-Hydro in Peru
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Micro-Hydro in Peru


<p>A decade ago, the region of Piura had no electricy. But ten years on, villages are back in business thanks to Practical Action using alternative technology as a mechanism for rural development. Harnessing water from the local rivers using Practical Action designed micro hydro systems provides power for the area, 24 hours a day.</p> <h3>Further information</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://practicalaction.org/practicalanswers/product_info.php?products_id=41"><strong>Practical Answers Technical Brief on micro hydro power</strong></a><br> This fact sheet looks at the main components of a run-of-the-river micro-hydro scheme, suitable conditions for micro-hydro power, the various types of turbine, and the economics.</li> <li><a href="http://practicalaction.org/?id=micro_hydro_expertise">Practical Action's work on micro hydro</a> - with links to case studies and relevant materials</li> <li><a href="http://practicalaction.org/?id=smallscale_hydro">Practical Action's position on small-scale hydropower</a> - with links to case studies and social impact evaluations</li> <li><a href="http://practicalaction.org/?id=micro_hydro">Case study: Tungu-Kabri micro-hydro power project in Kenya</a></li></ul> ]]> -78.53027 -7.1881 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video -78.53027,-7.1881,0 Vaults and Domes from Earth

Vaults and Domes from Earth


<p>Concrete and glass constructions can often waste scarce resources, and the uneconomical energy use and expensive costs could be avoided by using sustainable building technologies. This is done using clay or loam, consisting of salt, sand and other aggregates.</p><p>By Harald Renatus M&#252;ller and Barbara Christowzik</p> ]]> 77.18994 28.65203 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 77.18994,28.65203,0 The right to a livelihood

The right to a livelihood


<p>A better Nakuru: The right to a livelihood, a development of a town in Kenya. </p> ]]> 36.07327 -0.28092 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 36.07327,-0.28092,0 &iquest;Estamos Preparados? - Are we Prepared?

&iquest;Estamos Preparados? - Are we Prepared?


<p><strong>Warning: contains disturbing scenes in the opening section.</strong></p><p>Learning from the Yungay earthquake in 1970 by preparing for disaster in the region of Ancash, Peru, using risk management, disaster planning, risk maps and better housing.</p> ]]> -77.70695 -9.39291 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video -77.70695,-9.39291,0 Brick by Brick

Brick by Brick


<p>Affordable housing in new housing projects is essential, ensuring stable constructions that can withstand disaster. </p><p>Providing jobs in an area where most people are living at subsistence levels is crucial and small scale brick production shows great growth. It is in large demand in Peru, and Practical Action has been working with brickmakers to improve kiln efficiency by safely by continuous burning, research and better processes, and by using alternative fules instead of wood. These fuels include locally mined coal, oil, and rice husks.</p> ]]> -80.62866 -5.20036 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video -80.62866,-5.20036,0 Building Dry Stone Walls

Building Dry Stone Walls


<p>An instructional video on the techniques used to build dry stone walls. One of the worlds oldest crafts, dry stone walls have many uses, last for many years, as as long as you have the resources, they are free. Although not suitable for housing, they can be used for field boundaries and keeping livestock.</p> <p>Narrated by Richard Tufnell of the <a href="http://www.dswa.org.uk/">Dry Stone Wall Association of Great Britain</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://practicalaction.org/practicalanswers/product_info.php?products_id=277">Review this video on Practical Answers</a></p> ]]> 78.4877 30.38236 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 78.4877,30.38236,0 Beekeeping, soap production and screen printing

Beekeeping, soap production and screen printing


<p>An instructional video in Bangla for beekeeping, soap production, and screen printing.</p><p><em>Apologies for the poor quality of this video.</em></p> ]]> 90.39001 23.73004 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 90.39001,23.73004,0 Womens Development Associations in Sudan

Womens Development Associations in Sudan


Transforming womens status in Sudan through education in agriculture, providing loans, commerce, and regular training. Part of the <a href="http://practicalaction.org/video/tag/small_is_working/">small is working</a> series. ]]> 30.21764 12.86281 0 1000 63.51 1.05 relativeToGround #practicalaction_video 30.21764,12.86281,0