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The water hyacinth, the world’s worst aquatic invasive weed, clogs rivers. But a new “bioeconomy” venture is looking at turning this unwelcome plant into biogas, packaging, fertiliser and thermal insulation. Photo Delwyn Verasamy
AFRICA CLIMATE VENTURES

Developing a bioeconomy in Africa could drive nature-positive economic growth

But more research, development and innovation, as well as investment is needed

  • James Mwangi
  • Simon Zadek
4 min read