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An open letter to the man who could change how global taxes work
Letter from a concerned father to Ramy Mohamed Youssef, Chair of the UN Tax Convention Committee, so he ensures the world gets a new fair global tax system.
Fred Njehu3 min read -
5 reasons why people of faith are a powerful force in the fight against climate change and environmental crises
Whether religious or atheist, faith guides many of us. Simply because success is not guaranteed in most struggles. Our energy and motivation sometimes find their source beyond logic and rationality. Here are five reasons why people of faith can be a powerful force for a liveable planet.
Mehdi Leman6 min read -
Wellbeing: Same Remedy For Gender Inequality and the Climate Crisis
Instead of profit and infinite growth, our economies must prioritise the wellbeing of the planet and the people, starting from those historically impacted, such as women, girls, and non-binary people.
Isadora Wronski, Marília Monteiro Silva and Camilo Sanchez5 min read -
Beyond economic growth: A wellbeing economy is the future
With the World Economic Forum taking place in Davos now, Greenpeace and diverse organisations are advocating for systemic changes that prioritise people and the planet over endless growth.
Marília Monteiro Silva, Isadora Wronski and Agnes Jezler4 min read -
Greenpeace identifies nine principles of wellbeing societies beyond GDP
A new Greenpeace publication sets out nine principles that put the wellbeing of nature, people and society before the need for making profit and growing Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Greenpeace International2 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 -
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 -
World Cities Day 2023: Communities and movements shaping sustainable cities
Celebrated annually on October 31st, World Cities Day highlights the importance of urban areas and their impact on our planet.
Pujarini Sen5 min read -
Urban Movements Map launched to commemorate World Cities Day
Together with Clima e Mobilidade and the Urban Movement Innovation Fund, Greenpeace International launched a global Urban Movements Map.
Greenpeace International3 min read -
Less than half of people in Global South cities feel safe from extreme weather events, but hope remains
The climate emergency needs to be addressed with a more comprehensive perspective, starting with the communities that have been historically excluded and are now being most impacted.
Greenpeace International2 min read









