A world that is safe and healthy with vibrant oceans is possible!
A world that is safe and healthy with vibrant oceans, is possible. And that’s why we are campaigning to end the flow of plastic into our oceans, ensuring stricter measures…
Greenpeace Africa
Who is Greenpeace Africa?
Greenpeace Africa is a growing movement of people acting in protection of the environment. Our campaigns use peaceful, creative confrontation to expose environmental injustices around the world and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.
Plastic
Putting an end to excessive use of plastic
Up to 12.7 million tonnes of plastic ends up in the oceans every year - killing marine life and threatening precious ecosystems. Greenpeace Africa volunteers took on local businesses to phase out of single-use plastics, and they are winning the battle. Join to end the age of single-use plastics.
Voices of the disappeared
Courage shouldn’t kill
For decades artisanal fishermen in Senegal were able to provide for their families by catching fish from the sea. Year by year, they are forced to risk their lives and travel further in search for catch. And many never return home. Find out why.
Celebrating 10 years of #PeoplePowerCourage
Together we are powerful
Ignite the change
Take action today - from signing a petition, volunteering or attending a protest - together they are all vital parts of creating the green and peaceful future. In order to conserve Africa’s environment, it is going to take all of us the courage to stand up for what is right.
You can power the change in Africa. With you, we can stop environmental destruction, hold companies and governments to account and build a sustainable future for ourselves and for the planet.
Greenpeace Africa in action!
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Greenpeace Africa activists in collaboration with the Life After Coal Campaign scale Mandela bridge in protest against the inclusion of new coal infrastructure in South Africa's draft electricity plan (IRP2018). © Shayne Robinson
Pirogues, fishing boats, off the coast of Senegal in St Louis. © Jacky Danielly
Life on Lake Victoria, Suba District, Kenya © Jennifer Heslop
In the news
Department of Environmental Affairs has ‘secretly’ weakened sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission standards for coal-fired power stations
Johannesburg, South Africa – 14 November 2018 — Greenpeace Africa strongly opposes the unlawful decision by the Department of Environmental Affairs to weaken sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission standards for coal-fired…
Greenpeace Africa Celebrates A Decade Of Environmental Activism
Johannesburg, 13 November 2018 – This November, Greenpeace Africa celebrates 10 years of environmental activism on the African continent. Partnering with artists, volunteers and other civil society organisations, the environmental…
Renewable Energy Myths
The evidence is in: Renewable energy is viable, reliable, and ready to go – all that’s missing is the political will to kick start an energy revolution in South Africa.…
Republic of Congo Greenwashing Efforts Exposed at Africa Oil Week
Johannesburg, 07 November 2018 – Greenpeace Africa blew the whistle today on the Republic of Congo’s most recent greenwashing campaign by exposing its plans to tender three oil blocks in…
Greenpeace Africa responds to accusations by NUM
Johannesburg, 5 November 2018: Responding to accusations of recklessness made by NUM, as reported by TimesLive, Greenpeace Africa Senior Climate and Energy Campaign Manager, Melita Steele has said: “People’s lives…
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Greenpeace has a mission for a green and peaceful world. Find out more about our organisation with the links below.
About Us
We are an independent environmental campaigning organisation. We use non-violent, creative confrontation to expose environmental injustices globally, and to bring forth the solutions which are essential to a green and peaceful future.
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History and Successes
Over the years, we have made numerous wins in campaigning for a sustainable and healthy environment. Learn more about our story and share in celebration on our victories.
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