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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

September 21, 2023

As droughts and floods increase worldwide, we look at how we can better manage and utilize our water — from micro hydropower in rural Kenya to harvesting fog in Gran Canaria and optimizing drip irrigation in farming.

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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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