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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

April 21, 2022

This week on Eco Africa see how an initiative is bringing back the spekboom plant in South Africa, learn how greenhouses can be built differently and try out sustainable sugar cane production in Ghana.

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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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