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Global Plastics Treaty must reduce plastic production – or it will fail
In regards to the outcome of the second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting of the Global Plastics Treaty (INC2) in Paris, France which took place on May 29 to June 2, 2023
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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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Greenpeace Africa Demands a Strong Global Plastic Treaty with 3D Projection at the Hilton
The iconic Hilton hotel was on Friday 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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Greenpeace Africa remains committed to protecting biodiversity in 2023
Africa joined the international community to celebrate World Biodiversity Day under the theme "From Agreement to Action: Rebuilding Biodiversity".
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Congo oil auction: Perenco is interested, local communities want it out
The Anglo-French oil company Perenco has filed expressions of interest in two of the Coastal Basin blocks on offer in the giant oil auction the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) launched last July. Oil Minister Didier Budimbu visited the zone last Saturday to inaugurate new Perenco installations.
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UN urged to stop the fossil fuel industry undermining new Global Plastics Treaty
Over 150 civil society groups and scientists from around the world, including ethologist, anthropologist and United Nations Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall, have signed on to an open letter urging the UN to act now - to prevent the fossil fuel industry from undermining negotiations to agree to an effective Global Plastics Treaty.
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Kenya Must Not BackSlide on Progress Made Against Plastic Pollution
Kenya is set to backslide on its own anti-plastic regulations following a proposal to remove excise duty from the locally produced plastics giving manufacturers a chance to revive plastic production.
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Greenpeace Africa responds to President’s remarks in front of National Assembly
11 May, Johannesburg – Today, while responding to questions in the National Assembly on South Africa’s energy crisis and the just transition, President Ramaphosa remarked that South Africa is not…
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Greenpeace Africa responds to Eskom irregular expenditure exemption
Responding to news that Eskom has been exempted from disclosing irregular and fruitless expenditure in its annual financial statements
