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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

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January 19, 2023

This week on Eco Africa we visit farmers in Mogadishu who have switched to greenhouse technologies to boost food production despite droughts and we see how an NGO in Cameroon is striving to recycle electronic waste sustainably.

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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

At DW’s Eco Africa, we are dedicated to promoting innovative concepts that safeguard our environment and enhance our livelihoods. Our weekly program highlights inspiring ideas from Africa and Europe, focusing on sustainable living and technology-driven solutions to the climate crisis.

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