Greenpeace Africa opened its first office in Johannesburg today, announcing a long-term commitment to building a strong presence in Africa dedicated to tackling the most urgent environmental problems facing the continent - climate change,...

Greenpeace today marked the opening of its office in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by welcoming Congolese officials aboard its ship, the Arctic Sunrise, currently docked in Matadi, the country's principal port for timber exports.

Congratulations to one of the world's best photographers, Daniel Beltrá, who has often worked with us on forest and climate campaigns. He has just won the new Prince’s Rainforests Project Award at the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards.

Greenpeace will soon have a new leader. Kumi Naidoo will take up the role of Executive Director of Greenpeace International in November 2009, when Gerd Leipold steps down after nearly nine years as our activist-in-chief.

We are thrilled to announce that one of our staff members, René Ngongo, has today been named a recipient of the 2009 Right Livelihood award.

Four activists have taken action, climbing 39 metres onto the deepwater oil rig “Centenario”, off the coast of Mexico. They scaled the rig early yesterday morning [Mexico time] to call for an end to deepwater drilling.

TckTckTck partners, Greenpeace and 350.org, have staged a haunting underwater action to highlight the need for urgent action as the UN Cancun climate talks go into their second week.

Here we go, ten ways to make this festive season a more sustainable one. Because Christmas shouldn't cost us the earth!