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Wild Coast communities, Environmental Justice organisations appeal Shell judgment at the Constitutional Court
Wild Coast communities, Sustaining the Wild Coast, All Rise Attorneys, Natural Justice and Greenpeace Africa have, last week, filed petitions in the Constitutional Court to appeal against the order of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in the legal battle over Shell’s exploration rights which allows them to conduct seismic testing on the Wild Coast…
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Kenya: Withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024 an Opportunity for an Inclusive and Sustainable Dialogue
Nairobi, Kenya, 26 June — Greenpeace Africa acknowledges President William Ruto’s decision to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024 in response to the widespread outcry from Kenyans.
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A continent submerged: Africa’s flood crisis
A breakdown of the recent flooding events across Africa, the damage caused, and the course of action we must take to minimise their frequency.
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The Climate Crisis: Case of Flooding in Kenya and Extreme weather events.
Floods, drought and other extreme weather events have become the norm in the current times. Lives in the hundreds have been lost and the loss of livelihoods has left many families hopeless.
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Perennial flooding in Kenya needs a lasting solution
Floods in Kenya have killed dozens, washed away crops and destroyed property worth millions of shillings forcing people to flee with nothing. Approximately 300 people have lost their lives, while another 300,000 have been affected by the recent floods in Kenya. In Eastern Africa, over 600,000 people have been affected including 234,000 displaced according to…
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Extreme Weather Events in South Africa: Greenpeace Africa calls for big oil companies to be held accountable.
Greenpeace Africa expresses deep condolences to the families affected by the recent extreme weather events in South Africa.
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Greenpeace Africa Calls for Urgent Climate Action on World Environment Day
In celebration of World Environment Day, themed around land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience, Greenpeace Africa is sounding the alarm on the urgent need for decisive climate action from the Kenyan government.
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The Cameroon Climate Justice Movement calls on the Minister of the Environment to take action against deforestation
Greenpeace Africa has just launched the Cameroonian Climate Justice Movement (CCJM) in Cameroon.
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SCA dismisses Shell’s appeal but extends Shell a lifeline
Bloemfontein, 03 June 2024: The Supreme Court of Appeal today dismissed an appeal by Shell, Impact Africa and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy of the Makhanda High Court…
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Standing Strong: Shell Review Appeal Update
In a pivotal moment for environmental justice, the ongoing battle against Shell's controversial drilling plans continues. With hearts and hopes aligned, Greenpeace Africa, Natural Justice and allies made a resounding statement of solidarity with the resilient communities of South Africa’s Wild Coast communities.