A list of the continent’s cleanest countries has been released. This is according to the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) by Yale University, which provides a data-driven overview of sustainability worldwide.
According to The South African, the top African countries which ranked highly on the Index are those which prioritised sustainability and environmental health.
Botswana ranked among the Top 3 cleanest African countries. (Image: Facebook / Air Botswana)
In ranking the countries, 58 indicators from across 11 issue categories were considered. These include sustainability of agriculture, biodiversity protection, waste management and air quality.
Here’s a list of the Top 10 cleanest countries in Africa:
- Gabon
- Zimbabwe
- Botswana
- Seychelles
- Mauritius
- Zambia
- Tunisia
- Egypt
- Namibia
- Senegal
A look at the Top 3
Leading the continent, Gabon received an EPI score of 53,1. As reported by Business Day, the country stands out for its substantial investments in preserving its rainforests, as well as its environmental policies and conservation efforts.
Picture: Getaway Gallery
Following in second place is Zimbabwe which is strongly committed to ecosystem vitality and environmental health.
In third place is Botswana, which is recognised for its efforts to combat poaching and its commitment to sustainable water management.
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