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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Scientists wage fungal warfare against witchweed


In a state-of-the-art laboratory on the edge of Kenya's only surviving patch of tropical rainforest, a fungal weapon is being spawned to fight against a non-indigenous, invasive plant called witchweed.


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 July 18, 2023  4m
 
 

Using bytes & bees to enhance green smallholders


A startup in Zambia is using technology to support smallholder farmers. The digital platform allows them to form saving circles, access payment services and receive personalized advice.


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 July 17, 2023  5m
 
 

Reducing water waste through hydroponic farming


Tunisia is one of the most arid countries in Africa, but a lot of water is needed in agriculture. An entrepreneur now grows vegetables hydroponically, using less water overall and almost doubling his yields.


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 July 11, 2023  1m
 
 

Solar farms that shelter plants and animals


SUNfarming combines photovoltaics and agriculture by creating structures that produce energy and provide shelter and space for plants and animals. An integrated system also ensures more efficient use of rainwater.


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 July 11, 2023  6m
 
 

Eco-friendly biofuel from agricultural waste


To reduce deforestation in Uganda, people are looking for sustainable alternatives to charcoal. Using briquettes instead of wood for cooking is one good option, because it is cheaper and also more ecological.


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 July 10, 2023  5m
 
 

Popularizing plants that make their own fertilizer


Some crops actually improve the soil, such as beans and chickpeas. But these protein-rich sustainable legumes aren’t popular everywhere. We look at an attempt to introduce chickpeas in Germany.


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 July 5, 2023  6m
 
 

Making the best of a prickly problem


Many people consider cacti a nuisance, but one young Senegalese entrepreneur is putting them to good use. He’s devised a way to produce both biogas and organic fertilizer from the spiky succulents.


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 July 5, 2023  2m
 
 

Sudan's hidden water riches under the desert


Sudan has the biggest share of the world largest fossil water reservoir, the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System. The water gives life to arid regions, but it must be managed sustainably in order to last.


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 July 3, 2023  4m
 
 

Upcycling old aircraft into tiny houses


An Irish businessman converted a five-meter-long piece of retired aircraft and installed it in his garden to use as home office space. The social media attention was so high that he has now turned the enterprise into a business. His company Aeropod now recycles old aircrafts into chic huts.


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 June 28, 2023  2m
 
 

The Lagos startup with a cool way to stop food waste


In Nigeria, many tons of fresh market produce are spoiled daily due to a lack of refrigeration.. But what if the same sun that rots vegetables and sours milk could be the energy source that keeps them cool and crisp?


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 June 27, 2023  3m