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Investing in fossil fuels would be the worst idea for my country. Here’s why
As a Congolese citizen, I think what’s absurd is the idea that we should continue waving a begging bowl at old colonial masters to make environmental protection possible in our country.
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Monsanto in South Africa:The True Cost Of Our Food
We share how large seed companies like Monsanto in South Africa, endanger livelihoods by pushing harmful seed policies, and how to organize ourselves to fight back.
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A Global South perspective on COP26
What I saw come out of COP26 was quite frankly a death sentence for our people and the Indigenous communities across the globe. Political leaders and industrial lobbyists, instead of safeguarding our future, used their power to keep dirty business as usual.
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What is COP26 and why does it matter to Africa?
COP26 is currently taking place in Glasgow. But what is COP26, and why does it matter to Africa?
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How climate change is affecting Africa right now, and what you can do about it.
The effects of climate change in Africa are already visible. We must take action immediately.
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Leading forest scientists call for a freeze on new logging in the Congo, urge governments to act
Leading African and international scientists join today the growing call for the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to cancel its plans to lift a 20-year ban on new industrial logging concessions.
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Green Gold: the Billion Dollar Question for the Congo Rainforest
On the brink of an unprecedented environmental emergency, EU ambassadors to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) gathered earlier this month for a luxury river cruise hosted by the country’s Environment Minister, Eve Bazaiba.
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10 African Climate Youth Activists Changing the Face of The Planet
Africa causes the least climate-wrecking emissions but is bearing the brunt of climate disaster. Meet 10 African youth activists demanding action by governments and polluters to protect people — now and in the future — from the worst impacts of the climate crisis.
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Greenpeace Africa reacts to DRC President’s decision to suspend illegal logging concessions made by former Minister of the Environment
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, during the council of ministers on Friday, October 15th, ordered the suspension of all dubious logging concessions, including the 6 granted in September 2020.
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What air are you breathing?
It has been sixteen years since the World Health Organisation (WHO) last updated its air quality guidelines - the last update being in 2005. These guidelines provide an assessment of the health impacts of air pollution, and thresholds for harmful pollution levels. On 22 September 2021 WHO provided a revised version of its air quality…
