Somali refugees and their Ethiopia hosts come together to turn weeds into energy

Somali refugees and their Ethiopia hosts come together to turn weeds into energy

Prosopis Juliflora trees are designated as weeds due to their invasive nature and abundance. A cooperative supported by the IKEA Foundation is fighting back, turning the weed into briquettes sold in markets across the arid region. The programme is proving both environmentally friendly and a boost to the local economy.

• See also: Turning weeds into energy in Ethiopia