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Eco Africa: From scrap recycling to green architecture

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December 19, 2024

Recycling scrap metal to stop pollution in Burundi; green architecture in Ivory Coast; unlocking the climate secrets of jellyfish in the South Atlantic; and a remarkable woman and her sustainable garden in Niger.   

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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

DW's Eco Africa showcases innovative concepts and best practice projects from Africa and Europe and presents environment and climate change ideas that inspire others to get on board or start something of their own.

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