GREENPEACE AFRICA ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Reflecting on the past year, it is clear that our collective fight for environmental justice has never been more urgent. Across Africa, communities continue to bear the brunt of the climate crisis, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and the unbridled exploitation of Africa’s natural resources. Yet, in the face of these challenges, our resilience, determination, and commitment to a just and green future have never wavered.
In 2024, GPAf stood alongside communities, activists, and frontline defenders to oppose destructive industries, fight against the current neocolonial development and resource extraction model, advocate for stronger human-centred climate policies, and champion just and sustainable solutions. We acted against illegal logging in the Congo Basin, opposed fossil fuel expansion projects, and worked tirelessly to protect Africa’s oceans from pollution and industrial overfishing.
Our victories are a testament to people’s power. We have demonstrated our capacity to drive meaningful change from grassroots mobilisations to bold legal interventions. On the political front, our participation in the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the 29th edition of the UN Climate Change Summit (COP29), and our strategic engagement at the African Union Commission (AUC), have been instrumental in advancing our work for the protection of the environment and social justice. Our progress is made possible because of our supporters, volunteers, and partners who believe in our mission and continue to stand with us.
With the board’s unflinching support, the team carried out several activities with integrity, excellence, expertise, and dedication to advancing our national, regional, and international campaigns. The 2024 annual report highlights GPAf’s key achievements in advocacy/campaigning, activism, and policy efforts and underscores organisational progress toward successfully driving and guiding this movement.
As we look ahead, the road remains challenging. The climate emergency demands urgent action, and we will not stop until we secure a future where Africa’s people and environment thrive in harmony. Together, we will continue to fight for justice, hold governments and corporations accountable, and empower communities to lead the charge for a sustainable and equitable future.
Thank you for being part of this movement. Our work is far from over, and with your support, we will continue to rise, resist, and reclaim our planet.
Dr. Oulie Keita
Greenpeace Africa Executive Director
