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Greenpeace Africa demands Big Polluters pay for the loss and damages
Accra- 18.07.2024: Greenpeace Africa hosted a side event on climate finance ahead of the celebration of AU ECOSOCC’s 20th anniversary happening this week in Ghana. The theme for this discussion…
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Why we need tax rules that work for people like me (not multinational corporations and the ultra rich)
As we stand on the cusp of a historic moment, the final negotiations of the content in the new UN Tax Convention, happening later this month, offers a pivotal opportunity to reshape global economic structures in favour of fairness and wellbeing for the majority. The discussion about new global tax rules is a chance to…
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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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Kenya Seed Litigation: Greenpeace Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Peaceful Advocacy
Greenpeace Africa is supporting Kenyan farmers in a seed litigation challenging the constitutionality of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act in court. We remain committed to our food campaign and will continue to advocate for policies that prioritise the needs of small-scale farmers and promote sustainable food systems.
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Greenpeace Africa to launch the Climate Justice Movement in Ghana.
Accra- 11.07.2024: Greenpeace Africa is launching the Climate Justice Movement (CJM) in Accra, July 12. This movement, which follows successful launches in DRC and Cameroon, is a network of more…
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Greenpeace Africa to Participate in AU-ECOSOCC 20th Anniversary in Ghana
Greenpeace Africa is pleased to announce its participation in the 20th anniversary commemoration of the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) in Accra, Ghana.
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A Homecoming for Climate Justice Camp 2024 in Tanzania
As a youth and climate justice advocate from Tanzania, my journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to environmental and social justice.
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Protecting Rainforests with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities — traditional populations who have been living in a region for generations — have been living in harmony with forests around the world and fighting…
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A continent submerged: Africa’s flood crisis
A breakdown of the recent flooding events across Africa, the damage caused, and the course of action we must take to minimise their frequency.
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The Climate Crisis: Case of Flooding in Kenya and Extreme weather events.
Floods, drought and other extreme weather events have become the norm in the current times. Lives in the hundreds have been lost and the loss of livelihoods has left many families hopeless.