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    SouthAfrica

    Sight on the target: Taking Direct Action

    Hi, my name is Delwyn Pillay, I'm a volunteer activist for Greenpeace Africa, based in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal. I'm proud to have been part of several successful Greenpeace campaigns.

    Greenpeace Africa •
    13 July 2022
    3 min read
  • Press Release
    Forests, GreenpeaceAfrica

    Greenpeace Africa congratulates Gambia on its decision to ban timber

    A statement from the Gambian government released on 1st July 2022 declared : "All existing permits issued for the export/re-export of timber are hereby permanently revoked" and adds that "the export and re-export of timber is prohibited" in the country with immediate effect.

    Richard Power Sayeed •
    13 July 2022
    1 min read
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    Plastics

    Reducing plastic waste in our everyday lives is important, but it’s time to hold the real polluters accountable. 

    Reducing plastic waste in our everyday lives is important, but it’s time to hold the real polluters accountable. Plastic Free July is back! Each year I look forward to taking on the month-long challenge to avoid as much single-use plastic as possible. Wouldn’t it be nice if Coca-Cola and Pepsi also joined this challenge (wink…

    Lisa Ramsden •
    7 July 2022
    4 min read
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    Activism

    Water Crisis In South Africa

    South Africa's water crisis has devastating effects on the well-being of her entire population, especially the poorest and most vulnerable. This water crisis remains a major challenge, especially in the context of climate change.

    Joan Igamba •
    5 July 2022
    12 min read
  • Press Release
    Oceans, Food, Senegal

    UN: sustainability of fisheries in Senegal is “of great concern” and demands the government improve fisheries management

    Dakar, 30 June 2022 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has highlighted the devastating impact of the fishmeal and fish oil industry on West Africa’s fish…

    Amagor Robert Niang •
    1 July 2022
    2 min read
  • Press Release
    GreenpeaceAfrica, SouthAfrica

    #StopSpyingOnUs! Zondo commission declassifies boast report

    30 June, Johannesburg – Civil society organisations have today released the declassified Boast Report from the Zondo Commission into State Capture. The report details some of the rogue spying activities…

    Chris Vlavianos •
    1 July 2022
    2 min read
  • Blogs
    Plastics, SouthAfrica

    A blind eye to pollution on Durban beaches

    My first victory this year with Greenpeace Africa is creating awareness about plastic pollution and calling for action or an end to plastic pollution.

    Prina Dayal •
    28 June 2022
    1 min read
  • Blogs
    Coal, Energy, SouthAfrica

    The Air We Breathe

    My first victory this year with Greenpeace Africa is creating  awareness about plastic pollution and calling for action or an end to plastic pollution.

    Nhlanhla Sibisi •
    24 June 2022
    4 min read
  • CBD Photo op. © Greenpeace / Paul Basweti
    Press Release
    Biodiversity, Kenya

    Indigenous leaders demand respect of Indigenous People’s rights by UN biodiversity summit

    Indigenous leaders traveled this week to Nairobi to demand that the UN biodiversity summit officially recognise the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities and their central…

    Hellen Kahaso Dena •
    23 June 2022
    2 min read
  • Baka Pygmy Village Dzanga Sangha. © Greenpeace / Markus Mauthe
    Publications
    Forests

    Biodiversity talks in Nairobi must put Indigenous Peoples first

    The world is waking up to a tragic fact, year on year: deforestation is happening on a scale and at a rate that amounts to nature collapsing. Some rainforests are already emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb, further destabilising the global climate. At current trends, all primary rainforest in the Congo basin – the…

    Irene Wabiwa Betoko •
    21 June 2022
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