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    Coal Energy SouthAfrica

    Hidden Truths Of Why We Don’t See Much Renewable Energy In South Africa

    An alternative perspective to challenge assumptions about renewable energy in South Africa, its benefits, and the role it can play in the long-term viability and sustainability of development.

    Joan Igamba •
    20 March 2023
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    Plastics Activism Conservation Kenya

    A New Dawn for Nairobi Rivers?

    Scientifically, I mean naturally, water is colorless and odorless. But the water you find in Nairobi river will beg to differ. The river has become heavily polluted over the years due to various human activities such as dumping of untreated sewage and solid waste, industrial pollution, plastic pollution and agricultural runoff.

    Kiptoo Chemoiwo •
    16 March 2023
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    Activism Conservation

    My dream for African Women

    This morning, as everybody was celebrating women, I stopped everything I was doing, I closed my eyes and started smiling. I was smiling because I was dreaming of a green world, where everyone is cautious of the impact of climate change, on women we are celebrating today, on the young lady I am.

    Luchelle Feukeng, the dreamer. •
    9 March 2023
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    Forests Conservation GreenpeaceAfrica

    IWD 2023: Putting digital technologies at the service of the promotion and defense of the rights of indigenous women in the Congo Basin

    As the world celebrates International Women's Day, women living in forest areas in the Congo Basin struggle against deforestation, which is a real obstacle to their development. But digital technology can and should be used to promote indigenous peoples' rights.

    Luchelle Feukeng, Raphael Mavambu, Irene Wabiwa Bekoto •
    8 March 2023
    2 min read
  • Drought in Tharaka Nithi County in Kenya. © Peter Caton / Greenpeace
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    Farming Food Kenya

    Prayers and Bags of Maize Won’t End Hunger and Drought in Kenya

    Kenya ranks 94th among 121 countries according to the latest Global Hunger Index Report. This puts Kenya among the hungriest countries in the world. The number of Kenyans facing starvation has risen from 4.2 million to 6 million.

    Hellen Dena •
    8 March 2023
    3 min read
  • Inspecting Maize Crops in Kenya. © Sven  Torfinn / Greenpeace
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    Food GreenpeaceAfrica Kenya

    The super rich control the food system – and now they are profiting from Africa’s rocketing food prices.

    Figures published today by Greenpeace show that between 2008 and 2022, food imports rocketed by more than 650 per cent in Kenya.

    Hellen Kahaso Dena, •
    28 February 2023
    3 min read
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    Forests Activism SocialJustice Cameroon GreenpeaceAfrica

    Planet One, a training space dedicated to youths opens its doors in Yaoundé

    About fouty young people from various backgrounds were mobilized on Friday, February 17 in the premises of Planet One in Yaounde, as part of the official launch of this initiative in Cameroon.

    Luchelle Feukeng, Rex Andoh •
    24 February 2023
    2 min read
  • Solar Power Helps Families in South Africa. © Mujahid Safodien / Greenpeace
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    Energy Conservation SouthAfrica

    Greenpeace Africa responds to 2023 budget speech

    Greenpeace Africa welcomes the Minister's awareness of the impacts the climate crisis and resultant extreme weather events will have on South Africans.

    Chris Vlavianos •
    23 February 2023
    1 min read
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    Coal Energy GreenpeaceAfrica SouthAfrica

    How eskom & the government can put an end to loadshedding in south africa

    Load shedding in South Africa is an indication of an energy crisis that continues to worsen. Renewable energy sources remain the ultimate solution.

    Joan Igamba •
    22 February 2023
  • Forest Clearing for New Palm Oil Plantation in Cameroon.
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    Conservation Cameroon GreenpeaceAfrica

    Cameroonians dissatisfied with government response to climate crisis

    More than half of Cameroonians consider the government's efforts to fight climate change unsatisfactory, according to a poll of 1,200 people. This data is not surprising, given accelerated deforestation and the ever-increasing use of plastic, and urges us to think about the harmful effects of climate change.

    Luchelle Feukeng, Ranece Jovial Ndjeudja  •
    20 February 2023
    1 min read
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