Facing a burning crisis
18 September 2019 We are in crisis mode. At times it seems that the whole world is in flames. Europe’s summer was the hottest on record. Fires in the boreal…
#Airpocalypse
Air Pollution Crisis
South Africa is in the midst of an #Airpocalypse. The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries and the National Air Quality Officer have the power to stop it. Take Action.
#BREAKFREE FROMPLASTIC
Send the plastic monster back to Nestlé
Tell Nestlé to stop producing single-use plastic and immediately start shifting toward systems of refill and reuse! It's time to Break Free From Plastic.
Ocean Sanctuaries
Thousand’s of lives are on the line
Oceans are one of our greatest support systems to cope with climate change. But, today, ocean life is more threatened than ever before in human history. We need to protect them!
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
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.
Take Action NowIgnite the change
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.
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The climate crisis is an oceans crisis’ – major IPCC report to highlight climate threats to the world's oceans and frozen regions
Monaco, 19 September 2019 – A stark warning on the state of the world’s oceans and frozen areas is expected from a landmark UN report, highlighting the urgent need for…
Greenpeace appalled by the revelations of infected maize
Nairobi, 6th September 2019: A report by the Auditor General has revealed that the Kenya Seed Company stocked different varieties of Maize infected with the Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease amounting…
Greenpeace Africa calls on African states to work towards an ambitious global treaty for the oceans
Dakar, September 11th, 2019 – Today, Greenpeace urged African governments to work towards a strong global treaty for the oceans that could help protect at least 30% of the high…
It could be our last chance to protect the Amazon Reef region
The Amazon Reef region is a vital, diverse and beautiful area between Brazil and French Guiana. A place where the impossible becomes a reality: a reef that grows at up…
Greenpeace responds to Eskom’s claims of loadshedding if it complies with air quality legislation
Johannesburg, 5 September, 2019 — Responding to statements made to the media by Eskom’s Chief Operating Officer, Jan Oberholzer, where he warned that blackouts might be an outcome of complying…
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