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Greenpeace activists protest inside Davos forum urging leaders to tax the super-rich
Greenpeace International activists peacefully protested during the welcoming event at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
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Activists block heliport at Davos to call on governments to tax the super-rich
Thirteen activists from across Europe blocked delegates arriving at Davos Lago heliport today for the opening of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Construction or destruction? How Kenya’s development plans are pushing forests to the brink
We are deeply concerned about the ongoing destruction of Kenya’s vital forests, with recent developments threatening critical ecosystems in the Aberdare, Karura, and Suam forests
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Will you help us reach our goal?
💌 A letter from Greenpeace Africa's Fundraising Director.
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The fight continues, no treaty yet: Global Plastics Treaty negotiations fail to deliver agreement
The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended today with no treaty in sight. Member states have agreed to meet again for what could be the final negotiation meeting to land a deal.
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A climate finance summit with no real money on the table: how COP 29 failed Africa
Africa is drowning in plastics. A crisis intricately linked to the fossil fuel industry.
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Greenpeace Africa concerned by lobbyists flooding Plastics Treaty negotiations
Busan, South Korea - In response to an analysis conducted by Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) which revealed that 220 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists, the highest at any negotiation so far analysed by CIEL, have gained access to the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5) to negotiate for a Global…
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All eyes on Busan: will world leaders deliver an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty?
Africa is drowning in plastics. A crisis intricately linked to the fossil fuel industry.
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At decisive plastics treaty talks, Greenpeace Africa warns world leaders: “We are watching.”
November 25, 2024, Busan, South Korea – A flag with a giant eye composed of thousands of portraits from around the world, has been unfurled from a 10-storey crane as government representatives are gathering for the the fifth and final Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5) meeting for a Global Plastics Treaty.
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Greenpeace, WWF, Break Free from Plastic deliver almost 3 million signatures demanding Strong Global Plastics Treaty
24 November 2024, Busan, South Korea: A petition signed by almost three million people [1] from over 182 countries including African countries, calling for a historic, legally binding, Global Plastics Treaty to drastically reduce production and use, and protect human health and the environment, has been delivered to the government delegates ahead of the most…