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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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#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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
