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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

January 5, 2023

This week on Eco Africa we see how dams in Lesotho are leading to local unrest, visit communities in Uganda using bamboo to stave off flooding and see how a Dutch designer integrates solar energy in work.

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DW's Eco Africa

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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