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Anti corruption report in Senegal: Greenpeace Africa urges Senegal to adopt transparency in the fishing sector
“The shortcomings raised by OFNAC confirm the concerns of Greenpeace Africa, which for years has been asking for an audit and the publication of the list of vessels authorized in Senegal,” says Dr Ba. “We must not allow this important sector to operate under such nebulous practices. This is why Greenpeace Africa is once again…
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CLIMATE CHANGE IS A GENDER ISSUE: KZN FLOODS THREATEN TO DERAIL WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES
The early lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus at the beginning of 2020 led to a spike in domestic gender-based violence incidence. South Africa saw a 37% spike in GBV reports during the first week of lockdown. This was a consequence of the South African government’s siloed approach to crisis management,…
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Victories campaign – My contribution
I joined Greenpeace Africa in 2019 as a volunteer in an effort to “give back” not only to my people and my country, but rather to the earth as a whole. This beautiful, majestic, life-sustaining planet we as humans and so many other species call home deserves a “voice” to let the human race know…
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Where it all Began: A Greenpeace Africa Activist Journey
One of my greatest victories in Greenpeace Africa as a climate Activist is my involvement in the fight against harmful pesticides in our food under the #FoodForLife campaign. The action…
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Don’t underestimate #YourPower – we are because of YOU!
The best time to be part of a movement and take action is right now! Our supporters and staff members have done and continue to do just that! The future is bright when you use #YourPower wisely.
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Monsanto in South Africa:The True Cost Of Our Food
We share how large seed companies like Monsanto in South Africa, endanger livelihoods by pushing harmful seed policies, and how to organize ourselves to fight back.
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Global plastics treaty: big, bold step to end plastic pollution
March 2, 2022, Nairobi, Kenya: The United Nations Environment Assembly announced today the outcome of the UNEA 5.2 meeting adopting a mandate to open negotiations for a legally binding global…
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#PlasticsTreaty: Why a global plastics treaty is essential to Africa
an ambitious global plastics treaty that covers the entire life cycle of plastics, is not only necessary but urgent to protect the health and dignity of communities battling plastic pollution.
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REACTION TO SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT AN INTERNATIONAL PLASTICS TREATY
"We are delighted to hear that South Africa has committed to supporting the binding treaty on plastic pollution. Plastic pollution impacts heavily on the most vulnerable communities, blocking sewerage, contributing to flooding, impacting on health.