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History in the making: Africa’s stand against the plastic pollution crisis at INC3
I'm Natanya from Greenpeace Africa and last week I attended the third round of international negotiations for a Global PlasticS Treaty in Nairobi, Kenya. In case you missed it, here's what happened.
Natanya Harrington and Gerance Mutwol4 min read -
Growing the Alternatives
To reach new places, we need to explore new paths. Only in this way will we achieve different realities, alternative futures shaped by equitable, collaborative societies committed to the environment.
Greenpeace International2 min read -
My Pacific odyssey through cyclones, loss and damage, and the urgent need to make polluters pay
I came to Vanuatu to hear about the locals’ experience of extreme weather and here I was, in my room, shin-deep in water, fighting for survival.
Shiva Gounden5 min read -
Beyond GDP: Join the conversation about wellbeing economies
Alternative Futures is all about listening to different voices and sharing multiple solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis we are facing, providing space for everyone to come together.
Dorina de Jonge3 min read -
UN INC3 ends in frustration as governments allow low ambition countries to derail Global Plastics Treaty
The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC3) for a Global Plastics Treaty ends on a disappointing note - Greenpeace's statement.
Greenpeace International1 min read -
Global Plastics Treaty: A Lifeline for Africa
Plastic pollution has far-reaching consequences on Africa’s health, environment and economy. This is why a strong Global Plastics Treaty is a lifeline for Africa.
Gerance Mutwol5 min read -
Artists, activists call for Global Plastics Treaty to end the age of plastic
Thirteen celebrated activists, athletes and actors from around the world have appeared in a video calling to end the age of plastic.
Greenpeace International2 min read -
EU-Mercosur: the European Union’s dirty plastic secret
While world leaders are negotiating a Global Plastics Treaty to end the age of plastic, the European Union is trying to push through a free trade agreement with the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) that will do exactly the opposite.
Lis Cunha3 min read -
EU-Mercosur deal will boost trade in plastics, a dangerous set back for Global Plastics Treaty goal
A Greenpeace analysis found that a trade agreement currently being negotiated between the EU and Mercosur will eliminate tariffs for EU exports of throwaway plastic products.
Greenpeace International1 min read -
Typhoon Haiyan survivors for the 2023 Climate Justice Walk
Almost a month since leaving Manila’s Kilometer Zero and in time for Typhoon Haiyan’s 10th commemoration, the Climate Justice Walk team finally reached Tacloban, ‘Ground Zero’ of Typhoon Haiyan.
Greenpeace International3 min read








