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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

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November 19, 2021

This week on Eco Africa, we meet a Ugandan activist who is fighting oil extraction, look at an initiative supporting waste management in Somalia and learn why climate justice is important for Africa.

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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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