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Historic UN Tax Convention Draft A Promising Step Towards Global Tax Justice
The new draft reflects the mounting pressure on governments to ensure that multinational corporations and the ultra-wealthy contribute their fair share to the global economy.
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Murder, destruction and disease: the hidden costs of Tendele’s coal mining operation in Zululand
In the culturally rich and biodiverse region of Zululand, a pressing issue has emerged that demands our attention the impact of the Tendele’s coal mining operation and its proposed
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TotalEnergies’ Exit from South Africa Gas Exploration a Win for the Climate and Communities
Greenpeace Africa celebrates TotalEnergies' recent decision to cease its gas exploration activities in South Africa's offshore Blocks. This move marks a significant victory in the fight against fossil fuel extraction and its detrimental impact on the planet.
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Greenpeace Africa applauds the South Africa president decision to assent the climate change bill
Johannesburg/ 24-07-2024 The South African President has just “signed into law the Climate Change Bill which sets out a national climate change response”, says the official communique. This decision implies…
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Why we need tax rules that work for people like me (not multinational corporations and the ultra rich)
As we stand on the cusp of a historic moment, the final negotiations of the content in the new UN Tax Convention, happening later this month, offers a pivotal opportunity to reshape global economic structures in favour of fairness and wellbeing for the majority. The discussion about new global tax rules is a chance to…
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In Congo-Brazzaville UN Deputy Secretary-General Greenwashes an Ecocidal Oil Permit
Following her visit to the Republic of Congo's Conkouati-Douli National Park on 6 July, Greenpeace Africa calls on the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed to denounce the government’s decision to award an oil and gas exploration permit there last February.
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Kenya Seed Litigation: Greenpeace Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Peaceful Advocacy
Greenpeace Africa is supporting Kenyan farmers in a seed litigation challenging the constitutionality of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act in court. We remain committed to our food campaign and will continue to advocate for policies that prioritise the needs of small-scale farmers and promote sustainable food systems.
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Greenpeace Africa to launch the Climate Justice Movement in Ghana.
Accra- 11.07.2024: Greenpeace Africa is launching the Climate Justice Movement (CJM) in Accra, July 12. This movement, which follows successful launches in DRC and Cameroon, is a network of more…
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Greenpeace Africa to Participate in AU-ECOSOCC 20th Anniversary in Ghana
Greenpeace Africa is pleased to announce its participation in the 20th anniversary commemoration of the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) in Accra, Ghana.
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A Homecoming for Climate Justice Camp 2024 in Tanzania
As a youth and climate justice advocate from Tanzania, my journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to environmental and social justice.