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Greenpeace condemns massive plundering of Mauritanian fish stocks vital to food security
The second largest fishing vessel in the world with a bad track record for chronic overfishing has been spotted fishing in Mauritanian waters
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Op-ed | Africa should aim for a future free of plastics
It is evident that there is a need to shift from the current state of affairs and forge a new pathway. We can’t go back to approaches where false solutions are fronted and promoted.
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NEMA Needs To Act Urgently To Save Kenya’s Lakes: Greenpeace Africa
Nairobi, 22 March 2021 – Following the recent calamity of poisoned fish in Lake Nakuru and Lake Victoria, Greenpeace Africa is calling on NEMA to commit to stopping pollution in…
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World’s first underwater climate strike calls for ocean protection
Seychelles, 19 March 2021 – Young Mauritian scientist and climate advocate, Shaama Sandooyea, has held the world’s first ever underwater climate strike at the heart of the Indian Ocean. The…
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Greenpeace Africa Responds to Minister Gwede Mantashe’s announcement of Bid-window 5
18 March 2021, Johannesburg — In response to Minister Gwede Mantashe’s media briefing on the statue of the energy sector, Greenpeace Africa’s Climate and Energy Campaigner Thandile Chinyavanhu has said:
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Greenpeace Africa calls on The Gambian government to stop land grabbing and fishmeal/oil factories’ expansion
Gunjur, The Gambia, 18 March 2021– A Chinese fishmeal factory named Golden Lead based in Gunjur, The Gambia, has recently expanded their factory by grabbing land from women growing vegetables.
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President Joe Biden’s climate ambitions must include land-rights for forest communities
The article was originally published in Climate Home News on March 16, 2021
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HANDS OFF WOMEN AT THE FRONTLINE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM
Extractive industries, which favour men in employment, have long been linked to the systemic economic disenfranchisement of women - and an increased reliance on men. The exacerbating power dynamic is responsible for increased incidents of domestic violence, transactional sex, forced prostitution, HIV/AIDS transmission and acts of violence against women.
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Committed Political Leadership and Regional Cooperation Needed to Address Africa’s Climate Emergency.
Climate change and COVID-19 continue to wreak havoc upon communities in Africa. Droughts, floods, cyclones, and locust invasions have caused far reaching damage to communities, livelihoods, ecosystems and infrastructure.
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Greenpeace Africa responds to reports of violence against Student protestors
With non-violence at the core of our value system, Greenpeace Africa is disheartened by the violence displayed by the South African Police Service (SAPS) against student protesters in Braamfontein.