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62 years on: it’s time to repair, reclaim and rise
As the African Union (AU) marked 62 years since the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the occasion was more than a celebration of history -it was a clarion call.
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Beach clean-up in Malibu, Senegal: communities come together for action on plastics – but we need to stop it at the source
Under the banner of Greenpeace Africa, around a hundred volunteers including local youth, passers-by, and community members gathered with gloves and bin bags for a large-scale beach clean-up and brand audit.
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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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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.
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Why Greenpeace is calling on governments to cut plastic production by at least 75% by 2040
The data is clear. Global plastic production doubled from 2000 to 2019, reaching 460 million tonnes (Mt) per year, and without action is anticipated to nearly triple by 2050 and projected to consume 13% or more of Earth’s remaining carbon budget to keep warming
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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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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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Ending the age of plastic: Why a global plastics treaty is essential
As delegates from different nations gather in Paris in a few days, the top most agenda for this historical meeting is to realise a global treaty that will deal with the impacts of plastic pollution from production to disposal.
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Greenpeace Africa Demands a Strong Global Plastic Treaty with 3D Projection at Constitution Hill
The Constitution Hill was on Saturday all lit up with a 3D projection with an End the age of plastic message in support of the upcoming second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee session (INC2) that is happening in Paris
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#CitizenClimate Series 05: James Wakibia
James is in the forefront of the battle line against plastic menace in rivers in Kenya. James actively tries to educate his 24 thousand followers on twitter on the dangers of plastic to the environment and how even by cleaning it up from the rivers like he does
