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What is Climate Justice Camp 2023? And why am I so excited?
I am beyond thrilled to be getting ready for the upcoming Climate Justice Camp in Lebanon. As a passionate environmental and social justice activist, this is a great opportunity to…
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African feminist academy for climate justice: Uniting feminists for a sustainable future
AFACJ was an experience that left an indelible mark on my heart, mind, and soul and spoke to how far feminism in Africa has evolved from fighting stereotypical gender roles to a more authoritative “I am here.”
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#BeatingPlasticPollution: It is about eradicating this scourge at its roots, adopting a global treaty against plastic pollution! It is a daily battle!
Indeed, the month of July is defined as a "plastic pollution-free" month. However, plastic pollution remains one of the major environmental challenges the world is currently facing due to the massive amount of plastic produced, used, and discarded each year.
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The mangrove: an essential ecosystem for the regeneration of fishery resources
Around 250 artisanal fishermen, fishmongers and women processors from Joal, Mbour, Ngaparou, Saly, Guéréo, Popenguine and Cayar have joined forces to safeguard their livelihoods.
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Greenpeace Africa Calls for Reinstatement of Ban on Illegal Logging
“Greenpeace Africa is alarmed by these developments. During last year's Mashujaa day celebrations, president Ruto made a commitment to increase the forest cover to 30% by 2032. Greenpeace Africa is perturbed that 8 months down the line the president has made a u-turn on his own words.
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Greenpeace Africa calls for climate action after KZN storm
28 June, Johannesburg – Greenpeace Africa conveys its solidarity with those affected by the storms in KZN and calls for urgent climate action as extreme weather conditions continue to unfold in SA. When asked for comment, Climate and Energy Campaigner Thandile Chinyavanhu said, “The science is clear: we are in a climate emergency. There is…
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World Oceans Day 2023: The people of Senegal join forces to reforest mangroves, expose overfishing and take their destiny into their own hands.
At a series of World Oceans Day events in Joal, Senegal, yesterday (8 June) fishing communities and members of civil society demonstrated that only concrete action on the ground can help restore fish stocks.
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World Environment Day: Africa Can Lead The World in Beating Plastic Pollution
Greenpeace Africa joins the world in celebrating the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day, hosted by Côte d’Ivoire. This day has been set aside by the United Nations to raise awareness on environmental issues and call for action for the protection of our environment.
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How a small Senegalese fishing community is challenging the fossil fuel industry
Greenpeace Africa's Board of Directors recently travelled to Bargny, a Senegalese town just 30 km from Dakar, to show their solidarity with the communities and activists there. Bargny is facing environmental threats that put it at the risk of collapse.
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How DRC’s Land Auction To Big Oil Threatens Africa’s Biggest Carbon Sink
Peatlands and rainforests in the Congo Basin protect the planet by storing carbon. Now, a land auction to big oil is underway in a giant leap backwards for the climate.