The Horse 2023

To make it clear for the readers, I would like to ask Ms Kappeler what exactly her role is, how she is involved, and what her previous professional steps have been.

1. What are the main challenges and issues related to wastewater treatment in rural areas in Africa?

2. What happens in practice with the wastewater?

3. How does the lack of adequate wastewater treatment infrastructure impact public health and environmental sustainability in these countries?

4. What are the current practices or technologies being used for wastewater treatment in rural areas in Africa, and what are their limitations?

5. Are there any innovative or sustainable solutions that have been successfully implemented in similar contexts for wastewater treatment in Africa?

6. What are the social, economic, and cultural factors that influence wastewater treatment practices in rural areas in Africa?

7. What are the potential risks and impacts of untreated wastewater on local communities, ecosystems, and water resources in these countries?

9. What are the key barriers or challenges in improving wastewater treatment infrastructure and practices in rural areas in Africa, and how can they be addressed?

>Is there a sewage system

>How does it work with flushing - are there more water flushing or other systems?

>What types of WC are common, which are most common where?

>Difference urban/rural

>Where does the waste water flow to (sea, river, ...)
>Is there an office/body for sewage that takes care of it (are there structures like in our country (municipality), or is it privatized, etc.)?

>How big is the damage caused by wastewater? (human, environment)

>Differences neighborhoods of poor vs rich population?

>State of the art old vs new houses

>Does it stink? (cesspools, polluted areas?)

>What projects are underway?

>Are there any flagship projects?

>Wastewater data: how is it collected (if at all)?
>Which role models are leading the way (goals, mission statement): Swiss wastewater systems, or are these other or combined solutions? Biological solutions?

>What resources are available (resources or budget for wastewater, e.g., staff, vehicles, technology)?

Via: Whatsapp Videochat, 11.04.2023

-Wann warst du bei den Penan in Borneo?

Ich war bei den Panan in den Jahren 2001, 2003, 2007 und 2011. Das erste Mal als wir uns auf die Suche von Bruno Manser machten.

-Wie kamst du dazu mit den Penan zu interagieren?

Interagiert habe ich vermehrt leider nur mit dem Dolmetscher. Er war ein Halb-Penan und er übersetzte von Malay, die Sprache der Penan, ins Englische. Die Penan selbst sprechen kein Englisch.

-Wie hat die Modernisierung den Lebensstil der Penan verändert?

Es leben noch einige wenige Hunderte Penan wirklich als Nomaden, diese befinden sich in den oberen Regionen. Bei diesen hat sich nicht viel verändert. Im flacheren Teil wird halt leider stark abgeholzt. Aus diesem Grund ist es nicht mehr wirklich möglich dort so zu leben. Sie kriegen von der Regierung Baracken und leben zur Hälfe in diesen und zur anderen Hälfte im Dschungel. Also einfach gesagt wurde der Grossteil der Penan indirekt dazu gezwungen ihr nomadisches Leben aufzugeben. Leider hat dies nur sehr selten Vorteile für die Penan, da viele von ihnen in Dörfern oder Städten verelenden.

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1. What are the main steps involved in treating wastewater?

—> Obviously, this is my main question. After hearing the answer for this question I want to show the process in steps to make it clear for everyone.

2. How is the quality of the treated water monitored and ensured?

—> Well, this question was not my own idea but I think it is important as well. After hearing a few informations the quality of the the treated water must be really good. 

3. What are some of the challenges you face in your job on a daily basis?

—> This is a very subjective questions for my interview partner. For sure, I want to ask this questions but I am not sure yet if I want to use the answer for everything to come.

4. How does your facility handle industrial wastewater compared to domestic wastewater?

—>  Here I am not sure, if there is even a difference. So, I will see what the answer is. If there is a difference it is nice and if not it is not a problem.

5. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

—> Also a subjective question. Maybe I will not use it afterwards.

6. What kind of technology do you use to treat wastewater?

—> I want to ask this question, because I am also interested in the technical aspect of the process.

7. Are there any new technologies or processes being implemented in the industry?

—> Another interesting questions and follows the one before. From what I already heard is wastewater treatment in a constantly changing process to make the process more easily, energy-saving and more futuristic.

8. How does your facility ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards?

—> This is also a subjective questions. Maybe I could ask what are regulations and standards at all.

9. How does the treated wastewater get reused or disposed of after treatment?

—> To be honest, I do not have a specific reason why I want to ask this question. It just seemed important.

10. What is the evironmental aspect of wastewater treatment?

—> This question has another aspect of my project. I want to know, how the environment would be, if there was no wastewater treatment.

11. Can you share any interesting or surprising facts about wastewater or the wastewater treatment process?

—> Maybe I can get a interesting fact, which make it even more interesting.

The original team composition is Inês & Alisha.

We created a mindmap and added it to the mural.

We already had a first call in class with the students from India, where we presented our project,

but no one has shown interest. Due to this we haven't had any further interaction with the students from india.

The idea of asking Aleksandra Stühff, Deputy Head of Department Economy at NZZ, came to us.

Alisha will be working on contacting her, because she also work for NZZ.

This is the Script of our Interview with the Ukrainian refugees regarding our project.

Our goal is to create a realistic insight into the situation in the conflict area. Therefore we chose to Interview the affected people living in Switzerland. 

These are our Questions:

For our project, we will interview three Ukrainian refugees. I will introduce them to you now:
The first person is Nastya, she is 30 years old and lives in Wald and works as a waitress and nanny. Mykola is our second interview partner, he is 18 years old, lives in Horgen and goes to school. Marta is the third and last person we plan to interview. Marta is 23 years old, lives in Horgen, and works as a waitress. (Step 2+3)

We'll keep you updated...

By Marina and Pascal