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Major consumer brands linked to massive CO2 emissions from Indonesia forest fires
Jakarta, Indonesia – Some of the world’s best known brands are fuelling climate change by sourcing palm oil and wood pulp linked to Indonesian forest fires.
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At COP25 leaders must prove they can hear us
At COP25, world leaders have an opportunity to overcome growing global skepticism that they're able to end the scientifically-predicted climate emergency. To deliver climate justice and prevent human rights abuses.
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Greenpeace report exposes how multinationals are pretending to solve the plastic crisis
Washington DC, United States – A Greenpeace USA report released today, Throwing Away the Future: How Companies Still Have It Wrong on Plastic Pollution “Solutions,” warns consumers to be skeptical of…
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The crunch question on climate: How can I help?
No wonder we’re confused. Working in climate and environment, you hear this question a lot. On one hand, environmental groups — including Greenpeace — will tell you that every action you…
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Greenpeace Statement on the ASEAN Framework of Action on Marine Debris
The Bangkok Declaration and the ASEAN Framework of Action on Marine Debris is a good example of how regional action can be achieved to address a common challenge. However, the Framework falls short of addressing the plastic pollution problem at root.
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Malaysia’s government returns imported plastic waste to global north
But this issue needs to be tackled at the source.
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Rally to Support Removal of Lynas’ Toxic Waste
Protect Malaysia and Put People and Planet Over Profit KUALA LUMPUR – An estimated 150 people from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and concerned communities in Kuantan assembled in front of Parliament…
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THE RECYCLING MYTH: Malaysia and the Broken Global Recycling System
In many places a waste management system exists that claims to dispose, incinerate or recycle collected plastic waste. In reality, most of the plastic waste generated in high-income countries is…
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HSBC triggers palm oil investigation to prevent forest destruction
HSBC has just triggered an investigation into a palm oil company which is preparing to clear a huge area of pristine forest in Indonesia. This isn’t just any palm oil…
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Our farmers in the age of climate change
When I heard that Typhoon Mangkhut was heading for the Philippines, news outlets were saying it was comparable to Haiyan and I wondered how the Philippines would cope yet again.
