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Healing the planet one step at a time — Eco Africa

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July 17, 2025

Reviving degraded forest in northern Ghana with natural regeneration; a low-cost, hygienic organic flooring solution in Uganda; sustainable, women-led beekeeping in DRC; and reversing urban lake decay in Germany.

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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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