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    GreenpeaceAfrica

    COP29: The Finance COP Must Deliver for Africa – A Call to Action for African Negotiators

    Nairobi, Kenya, 19 September – As COP29 approaches in Azerbaijan, African negotiators have been urged to seize the moment to secure equitable climate finance for the continent.

    Ferdinand Omondi •
    19 September 2024
    2 min read
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    Plastics, Biodiversity, GreenpeaceAfrica

    FAST FASHION, SLOW POISON: NEW REPORT EXPOSES TOXIC IMPACT OF GLOBAL TEXTILE WASTE IN GHANA

    The report, titled “Fast Fashion, Slow Poison: The Toxic Textile Crisis in Ghana,” exposes the devastating impact of discarded clothing from the Global North, much of it fast fashion, on the environment, communities, and ecosystems in Ghana.

    Ferdinand Omondi •
    11 September 2024
    3 min read
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    Biodiversity, GreenpeaceAfrica

    Greenpeace Africa Welcomes  Outcomes from AMCEN 2024: Calls for Urgent Action on Climate Finance and Plastic Reduction

    Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, September 7, 2024 — As the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) concludes, Greenpeace Africa commends African ministers for their leadership in tackling some of the continent’s most critical environmental issues—climate change, plastic pollution, and biodiversity loss.

    Ferdinand Omondi •
    7 September 2024
    2 min read
  • Press Release
    Biodiversity, GreenpeaceAfrica

    AMCEN 2024 : Greenpeace Africa Urges African Ministers to Champion Bold Climate Action and Plastic Reduction.

    Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, September 2, 2024 — As Ministers meet for the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) in Abidjan, Greenpeace Africa’s campaigners have urged African leaders to take decisive action to address the interlinked crises of plastic pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss.

    Ferdinand Omondi •
    3 September 2024
    2 min read
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    GreenpeaceAfrica, Food

    Shimmers of Green in a world of darkness: Community Food Gardens

    “Food gives the children of our community hope,” Ziyanda Phandle tells me as the rain beats down on her patio office. Ziyanda is the farm manager at Love in a Bowl, a community cooperative that feeds 6000 children in 26 early childhood development centres (ECDs) and soup kitchens across Hout Bay.

    Milan Burnett for Greenpeace Africa •
    25 August 2024
  • Press Release
    GreenpeaceAfrica

    Greenpeace Africa Engage Key Stakeholders in the DRC to Tackle Environmental Challenges and Promote Community-led Conservation

    Greenpeace Africa (GPAF) concluded a weeklong visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from August 12 to 17, aimed at addressing pressing climate-related challenges through collaborative working with key stakeholders including local civil society organizations and pertinent government authorities.

    Greenpeace Africa •
    21 August 2024
    3 min read
  • Press Release
    GreenpeaceAfrica

    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.

    Ferdinand Omondi •
    16 August 2024
    2 min read
  • Blog
    Coal, SocialJustice, SouthAfrica

    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

    Seyuran Pillay, Greenpeace Durban Local Group •
    9 August 2024
  • Projection onto Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. © Awelani Mudau / Greenpeace
    Press Release
    GreenpeaceAfrica, SouthAfrica, Energy

    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.

    Ferdinand Omondi •
    2 August 2024
    2 min read
  • Press Release
    GreenpeaceAfrica

    Greenpeace Africa demands Big Polluters pay for the loss and damages

    Accra- 18.07.2024: Greenpeace Africa hosted a side event on climate finance ahead of the celebration of AU ECOSOCC’s 20th anniversary happening this week in Ghana. The theme for this discussion…

    Luchelle Feukeng •
    25 July 2024
    2 min read
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