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Greenpeace calls for global recognition and urgent actions at the first global congress of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities from the 3 forest basins
In the quiet court corridors of Machakos, a storm has been brewing—one not about legal technicalities, but about seeds, sovereignty, and the survival of a farming culture.
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New documentary exposes recycling fallacy and health impacts of plastic pollution on Kenya’s waste workers
Greenpeace Africa has released ‘ Dumped: A Waste Picker’s Story’, a powerful 18-minute documentary that reveals the harsh reality faced by waste pickers at Nairobi's notorious Dandora dumpsite while challenging the plastic industry's recycling narrative.
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Kenyan farmers, civil society, and advocates take seed fight to court in landmark case for food sovereignty
In the quiet court corridors of Machakos, a storm has been brewing—one not about legal technicalities, but about seeds, sovereignty, and the survival of a farming culture.
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Thank you for being part of this movement!
Thank you for being part of this movement. Our work is far from over, and with your support, we will continue to rise, resist, and reclaim our planet.
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South Africa’s water crisis is a crime against the people
Across South Africa, a silent emergency is unfolding. What might seem like isolated water outages or occasional sewage spills is, in reality, a national disaster. One that’s steadily eroding our environment, our dignity, and our rights.
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When veggies become a fancy treat – thanks, climate change!
When fresh fruits and veggies turn into fancy luxuries, you don't even need to scroll through the news; just take a sec to reflect on how the climate crisis is messing with our daily lives.
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Uganda announces plan to ban single-use plastic bags. Now we need action, then we need the rest of Africa to join them.
Nairobi, 8 May 2025 -The Ugandan government has just announced that they are planning to ban single-use plastic carrier bags. This decision marks a significant step towards addressing plastic pollution in Uganda - protecting the environment and the wellbeing of our communities.
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Historic breakthrough: over 40 Nigerian civil society organisations unite to launch climate justice movement
Abuja, Nigeria: May 7, 2025 -In a watershed moment for the promotion of environmental justice in Nigeria, more than 40 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) joined forces to launch the Nigerian Climate Justice Movement (CJM).
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Kajiado communities resist carbon offset land grabs disguised as climate action
Nairobi, Kenya — In a bold act of resistance, the Oldonyonyokie Group Ranch community in Kajiado County is pushing back against the latest wave of land grabs masquerading as climate action.
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Greenpeace Africa concludes a landmark community experience-sharing workshop in Mbandaka, DRC, with strong calls for forest protection and food sovereignty
Mbandaka, 1 May 2025 – Greenpeace Africa has successfully concluded a two-day community experience-sharing workshop in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), bringing together 20 Indigenous and local community leaders…
