Eco Africa: Sustainable shellfish | An all-female gem mine

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Sustainable shellfish in South Africa, fighting water scarcity with data collection in rural Ghana, an all-female gem mine in Zimbabwe and the transformational impact of solar power minigrids in Somalia.

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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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