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Eco Africa - The Environment Magazine

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November 2, 2023

The salt harvesters of Ivory Coast saving mangroves, a Nigerian startup with a cool way to avoid food waste, how to stop Atlantic dolphins drowning in fishing nets and gamifying forest conservation in rural Guinea

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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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