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Climate Justice Camp: the time for young people to come together for climate action
The Climate Justice Camp only happens once a year, and this year I am among the youth and climate activists from the Global South who will be participating.
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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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#FundOurFutures: Why programmes like the Basic Education Employment Initiative are worth funding, both for the future of young people and for learners.
Youth Capital, in partnership with Greenpeace Africa have launched the #FundOurFutures campaign this Mandela Day, urging the Ministers of Finance and Basic Education to support funding the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES).
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Is lifting the logging ban in Kenya a step towards economic growth or an environmental disaster?
Recently, President William Ruto lifted the ban on illegal logging in public and community forests in Kenya, bringing an end to the six-year moratorium.
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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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Ebo Forest: government backtracking jeopardises the return of Banen communities to their land
Yaounde, 21 June 2023: A decree signed by the Prime Minister on 27 April 2023, reclassifying part of the Ebo forest so that it will be easier for its timber…