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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.
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Wild Coast communities, Environmental Justice organisations appeal Shell judgment at the Constitutional Court
Wild Coast communities, Sustaining the Wild Coast, All Rise Attorneys, Natural Justice and Greenpeace Africa have, last week, filed petitions in the Constitutional Court to appeal against the order of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in the legal battle over Shell’s exploration rights which allows them to conduct seismic testing on the Wild Coast…
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Kenya: Withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024 an Opportunity for an Inclusive and Sustainable Dialogue
Nairobi, Kenya, 26 June — Greenpeace Africa acknowledges President William Ruto’s decision to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024 in response to the widespread outcry from Kenyans.
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A continent submerged: Africa’s flood crisis
A breakdown of the recent flooding events across Africa, the damage caused, and the course of action we must take to minimise their frequency.
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The Climate Crisis: Case of Flooding in Kenya and Extreme weather events.
Floods, drought and other extreme weather events have become the norm in the current times. Lives in the hundreds have been lost and the loss of livelihoods has left many families hopeless.
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Perennial flooding in Kenya needs a lasting solution
Floods in Kenya have killed dozens, washed away crops and destroyed property worth millions of shillings forcing people to flee with nothing. Approximately 300 people have lost their lives, while another 300,000 have been affected by the recent floods in Kenya. In Eastern Africa, over 600,000 people have been affected including 234,000 displaced according to…
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Extreme Weather Events in South Africa: Greenpeace Africa calls for big oil companies to be held accountable.
Greenpeace Africa expresses deep condolences to the families affected by the recent extreme weather events in South Africa.