Neighborhoods in Senegalese cities are getting a makeover – residents are clearing waste, planting flowers, and repainting buildings for a nationwide competition.

A grassroots movement in Uganda is equipping young women with tools to better adapt to climate change, to make the next generation more climate-resilient.

In Burundi, millions don’t have access to a clean drinking supply. Pollution is part of the problem. DW meets people who collect scrap metal to stop it from leaching toxic chemicals into groundwater and creating useful products.

Flash flooding is becoming an increasing problem in Lagos and surrounding areas. Climate change is causing heavier rainfall. The poor drainage system, which is also often clogged by garbage, has worsened the problem. So, what can be done?

Eco Africa ist eine Magazinsendung, die sich kleinen und großen Umweltthemen widmet. Jede Woche werden Ideen und Lösungsansätze für Umwelt- und Klimaschutz vorgestellt.