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Greenpeace Africa Welcomes Kenya’s Ban on Plastic Garbage Bags, Calls for Clarity and Strengthened Infrastructure.
Nairobi, Kenya 22 April 2024 – In response to the recent directive issued by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) regarding the use of biodegradable garbage bags for organic waste,…
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Greenpeace Africa welcomes the condemnation of the Swiss government for climate inaction and sees it as a ray of hope for African communities
Yaoundé, 16 April 2024 – The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned Switzerland for violating the European Convention on Human Rights. The verdict is a major victory for…
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South African activists demand systemic change for social and climate justice
Cape Town: March to Parliament brings together broad coalition of grassroots civil society groups to demand socio-environmental justice
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Water woes: 13 undeniable facts about Africa’s water scarcity
The theme for this year’s World Water Day is “Water for Peace”, a call to end disputes and violence relating to water. Attaining peace means ensuring equal access to safe…
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International Forest Day: Greenpeace Africa raises awareness of deforestation among young students
Yaoundé, 21/03.2024/ Greenpeace Africa and its partners met on 21 March at the Catholic University of Central Africa, Ekounou campus in Yaoundé, for a conference-debate to mark the celebration of…
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DRC: Greenpeace Africa officially launches the Climate Justice Movement (MJC-RDC) with Congolese environmental civil society
Kinshasa, 21 March 2024 – As part of the celebration of the International Day of Forests on Thursday 21st March, Greenpeace Africa is officially launching the first Climate Justice Movement…
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International Women’s Day: From Land to Sea, Women Leading Africa’s Food Systems Towards a Sustainable Green Economy
As a proud daughter of Africa, raised by a lineage of strong and resourceful women, I watch with profound admiration as women take their rightful place at the forefront of the movement towards a sustainable green economy. Their relentless determination and enduring wisdom are the cornerstones upon which Africa’s communities thrive.
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International Women’s Day: Greenpeace Africa Calls for Sustainable and Long-term Investments in Women for a Healthier Planet
Nairobi, March 8 – On International Women's Day, environmental and women’s rights campaigners in Africa have called for sustainable and long-term investments in the well-being of women, particularly those living and working at the forefront of environmental challenges and bearing the brunt of the climate crisis.
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Greenpeace Africa Annual Report 2022
In 2022, the impact of Greenpeace Africa was undeniable, and so much of that re- lied on the longstanding relationships that our staff have developed with communities through years of…
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History in the making: Africa’s stand against the plastic pollution crisis at INC3
Last week, as I attended one of the most historic events as world leaders came together to negotiate a Global Plastics Treaty, made me realise that I am not just a visitor from South Africa to Kenya.