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Global crisis now! What nature is reminding us
Hello Readers! My name is Enjer Ashraf, founder My Tree Initiative Uganda living in Kampala, Uganda. l love so much working with children. My team and I work with primary…
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A letter to the COVID 19
Dear Coronavirus I was on a plane to Durban a few weeks ago to see Durban Greenpeace Africa Volunteers for our usual meetings and planning of activities. A lady sneezed…
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Government’s Plan to Import Maize, a Slap on the Face for Local Farmers
Nairobi, 13 March 2020- The Strategic Food Reserve Oversight Board (SFR) has issued an advisory for the importation of 2 million bags of white maize before May to curb a…
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West Africa breaks free from Plastic | Time to celebrate Victories
Last week, an important decision was taken by the Senegalese Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development. Starting April this year, all water sachets and plastic cups will be banned in…
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Greenpeace Africa Lauds Plans to Roll Out Off-Grid Solar Electricity in Kenya
Nairobi, 20 February 2020 — Responding to the news that the Government of Kenya has partnered with the World Bank to finance off-grid solar projects in Kenya, Amos Wemanya, Greenpeace…
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Greenpeace Hopes for More Accountability and Transparency In the Agriculture Sector
Nairobi, 16 January 2020- Responding to the cabinet reshuffle by President Uhuru Kenyatta, Greenpeace Africa’s Senior Political Advisor, Fredrick Njehu has said: “The appointment of Hon. John Munya as the…
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Greenpeace Africa commends Laikipia county’s investment in solar
Nairobi, 22 October 2019 Greenpeace Africa commends Laikipia county’s move to invest in 40MW solar energy plant. Investing in clean renewable energy sources will facilitate increased access to modern energy…
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It’s a monster, a plastic monster!
A shoal of surreal, plastic-pollution monsters seized Nelson Mandela University (NMU) campus on 28 August. The anti-plastic-pollution performance was born out of a desire to raise awareness about the plastic…
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Greenpeace responds to Eskom’s claims of loadshedding if it complies with air quality legislation
Johannesburg, 5 September, 2019 — Responding to statements made to the media by Eskom’s Chief Operating Officer, Jan Oberholzer, where he warned that blackouts might be an outcome of complying…
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Tropical Cyclone Idai and the African Spirit
I phone my sister in Beira. Each time I call, the ringing seems to continue for longer and longer. Each time she picks up, the relief is the same. I…
