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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

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June 13, 2024

Harvesting water from the air and recreating an endangered forest to understand biodiversity loss. Saving vultures to protect lions. Norway's last coal mine closes - and empowering women in Ivory coast boosts climate resilience.

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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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