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Paula Dupraz-Dobias

Paula Dupraz-Dobias is an award-winning investigative journalist and news and documentary producer with over 30 years of experience in all forms of media in Europe, North America and South America. She is based in Switzerland, but works regularly in Peru and the United States.



Climate finance ‘a make or break’ deal for Cop29

As the climate emergency intensifies and vulnerable countries struggle to cope, many are hoping that the upcoming Cop29 may provide some financial relief. Worsening disasters, from flooding to extreme heat, have made it difficult, if not impossible for many nations to move past immediate recovery, let alone adapt to a warmer and more climate-impacted planet or put in place a greener, less carbon-dependent economy.

Inside the battle to contain infectious diseases in rainforests and cities | Flatten the Curve | EP3

Watch EP1 here: https://youtu.be/pPcYtKJhWv0 Watch EP2 here: https://youtu.be/q7Cygxbpku4 Seventy-five percent of infectious diseases in humans come from animals. Environmental destruction and urbanisation are increasing the risk of zoonotic outbreaks. Veterinarians run disease surveillance programmes in poor African countries like Madagascar. They’re guided by the "One Health" philosophy linking ecological health to pandemic readiness. COVID-19 showed how quickly zoonotic diseases can spread globally, turning cities into disease hotspots across our interconnected planet. Belgium’s capital Brussels is reducing the risk of infection through innovations in urban design. Presenter and Series Producer: Drew Ambrose Supervising Producer: Nick Olle Associate Producer: Medhavi Arora, Paula Dupraz-Dobias
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