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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

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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