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In Congo-Brazzaville UN Deputy Secretary-General Greenwashes an Ecocidal Oil Permit
Following her visit to the Republic of Congo's Conkouati-Douli National Park on 6 July, Greenpeace Africa calls on the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed to denounce the government’s decision to award an oil and gas exploration permit there last February.
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Greenpeace Africa Calls for Urgent Climate Action on World Environment Day
In celebration of World Environment Day, themed around land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience, Greenpeace Africa is sounding the alarm on the urgent need for decisive climate action from the Kenyan government.
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The Cameroon Climate Justice Movement calls on the Minister of the Environment to take action against deforestation
Greenpeace Africa has just launched the Cameroonian Climate Justice Movement (CCJM) in Cameroon.
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Standing Strong: Shell Review Appeal Update
In a pivotal moment for environmental justice, the ongoing battle against Shell's controversial drilling plans continues. With hearts and hopes aligned, Greenpeace Africa, Natural Justice and allies made a resounding statement of solidarity with the resilient communities of South Africa’s Wild Coast communities.
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4 false solutions that won’t solve the plastic pollution crisis
Plastic pollution has managed to invade even the most remote areas of our environment and has also been reported in several tissues of the human body. Plastic production levels have…
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INC 4: Another chance to close the plastic tap
In the last week of April I will be in Ottawa, Canada attending the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC 4) towards a Global Plastics Treaty. This is…
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To be a treaty for the people, the Global Plastics Treaty must reduce plastic production
Have you ever seen a referendum that 80% of people would support? Such an event is rare, although not unprecedented. This is a remarkable result, which demonstrates broad support for…
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INC-4: 8 in 10 people in South Africa support Global Plastics Treaty to cut plastic production
Johannesburg, 04 April 2024 – Ahead of the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC4) meeting for a Global Plastics Treaty to be held in Ottawa, Canada from April 23 to 29,…
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International Forest Day: Greenpeace Africa raises awareness of deforestation among young students
Yaoundé, 21/03.2024/ Greenpeace Africa and its partners met on 21 March at the Catholic University of Central Africa, Ekounou campus in Yaoundé, for a conference-debate to mark the celebration of…