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    GreenpeaceAfrica, SouthAfrica, Water

    Broken pipes, broken promises: Johannesburg’s water woes

    The amount of plastics produced and flowing into the environment has reached crisis point, with approximately 400 million tonnes of plastics produced every year and this number is set to triple by 2060.

    Siyabonga Myeza •
    6 March 2025
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    Plastics, GreenpeaceAfrica

    Plastic design changes: a greenwashing tactic

    The amount of plastics produced and flowing into the environment has reached crisis point, with approximately 400 million tonnes of plastics produced every year and this number is set to triple by 2060.

    Gerance Mutwol •
    6 March 2025
  • Press Release
    Energy, GreenpeaceAfrica

    Over 500,000 people demand oil & gas companies pay for climate damages

    Greenpeace Africa delivered on Friday 28th February a global petition on behalf of more than half a million people, calling on governments to force fossil fuel companies to “stop their climate wrecking activities” and “repair and pay for the damage they have caused.”

    Greenpeace Africa •
    28 February 2025
    3 min read
  • Blog
    GreenpeaceAfrica

    Can the new leadership of the AU Assembly create opportunities for the Congo Basin Rainforest?

    The 38th African Union (AU) Summit, held in Addis Ababa last week, marked a pivotal moment in the continent's pursuit of unity, justice, and self-reliance.

    Dorine Nininahazwe •
    25 February 2025
  • Action during the G20 Summit in Brazil. © Tuane Fernandes / Greenpeace
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    GreenpeaceAfrica, SouthAfrica, Energy

    From Davos to G20: It’s time to tax the super-rich for a green and just future

    This month, we are taking our demands for fair global tax rules to the G20 in South Africa, as the Finance Ministers meet for their first session.

    Cynthia Moyo •
    25 February 2025
  • Press Release
    GreenpeaceAfrica, Senegal, Oceans, Fishing

    Greenpeace Africa applauds the Court’s decision to secure final victory for the Black Johnson Beach campaign

    Dakar: 21-02-2025/The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has delivered a landmark ruling in favor of the Save Black Johnson Beach campaign, marking a significant victory for environmental conservation.

    Luchelle Feukeng •
    24 February 2025
    1 min read
  • Press Release
    Forests, GreenpeaceAfrica, Cameroon

    Cameroon: Greenpeace Africa calls on the government to cancel the decree creating Ma Mbed Mbed Park

    Cameroon’s Far North is already facing significant challenges, particularly concerning security, and is one of the regions most affected by climate change. Last year, it experienced multiple waves of flooding. Food insecurity remains a persistent issue.

    Luchelle Feukeng •
    12 February 2025
    2 min read
  • Blog
    Plastics, Senegal, GreenpeaceAfrica, Water, Oceans

    Beach clean-up in Malibu, Senegal: communities come together for action on plastics – but we need to stop it at the source

    Under the banner of Greenpeace Africa, around a hundred volunteers including local youth, passers-by, and community members gathered with gloves and bin bags for a large-scale beach clean-up and brand audit.

    Alex Johan Preira •
    6 February 2025
  • Press Release
    Forests, GreenpeaceAfrica, DRC

    DRC Green Corridor Project: Greenpeace Africa cautiously welcomes “World’s Largest Forest Reserve”, urges inclusive approach

    Greenpeace Africa welcomes the creation of the Kivu to Kinshasa Green Corridor Reserve, an ambitious initiative to establish a vast protected area of more than 54,000 km², which will be dedicated to the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources.

    Raphael Mavambu •
    29 January 2025
    2 min read
  • Blog
    Kenya, GreenpeaceAfrica

    Isiolo wildfires ignite a call for climate action, preparedness and global solidarity

    These wildfires have devastated ecosystems, destroyed livelihoods, and caused widespread environmental damage.

    Amos Wemanya •
    29 January 2025
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