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Greenpeace Africa lauds Kenyan Government’s Declaration of Public Holiday in recognition of climate change, while warning we can’t plant our way out of the crisis
[Nairobi, Kenya, November 6th] – Greenpeace Africa commends the Kenyan government’s progressive step in declaring Monday 13th November, a public holiday dedicated to landscape and ecosystem restoration. On this day,…
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The Global Plastics Treaty: Why a Global Plastics Treaty is essential to Africa Part 2
In this blog, we'll explore the far-reaching consequences of plastic pollution on Africa's health, environment and economy, and why a strong Global Plastics Treaty is a lifeline for Africa.
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Three Basins Summit ends without concrete action, neglects Indigenous Rights
The Three Basins Summit marked an attempt to pioneer an alternative model of governance amongst Global South countries, in pursuit of preserving biodiversity ecosystems and tropical forests.
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Three Basins Summit in Brazzaville can open doors for an alternative future
Primary forest protection and the restoration of degraded natural forests must be priorities for the landmark Three Basins Summit in the Republic of the Congo
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Greenpeace Africa responds to reinstatement of logging ban
Nairobi, 12 October 2023 – Today, the environmental court has barred the government from lifting the ban on logging, but allowed the felling of 5000 hectares of mature forest. In…
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Hands Off Our Forests
Hands off our forests! Is the famous call by Tracy Makheti who has been bold enough to challenge President William Ruto on his decision to lift the 2018 logging ban in our forests.
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Yaoundé: Greenpeace Africa activists mobilise to demand the abandonment of fossil fuels
Greenpeace Africa activists from Cameroon gathered at Tsinga on Friday 15 September 2023 to call for a halt to fossil fuel production.
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Lifting Kenya’s moratorium on logging shows poor judgement: here’s why
We delve into why lifting Kenya’s moratorium on logging is a step in the wrong direction and the devastating consequences the country may experience.
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Congo oil fields are quickly becoming uninsurable
Any company granted exploration and exploitation rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) oil auction could find itself without financial protection, according to a report published today by Greenpeace Africa, Insure our Future, Reclaim Finance and Urgewald.
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African feminist academy for climate justice: Uniting feminists for a sustainable future
AFACJ was an experience that left an indelible mark on my heart, mind, and soul and spoke to how far feminism in Africa has evolved from fighting stereotypical gender roles to a more authoritative “I am here.”