Annual Report 2024 CLIMATE CRISIS: Africa at a Crossroads

2024 highlighted Africa’s evolving socio-economic and political landscape. Civil unrest in Kenya, continued armed conflict in the DRC, several elections and regime changes, and the ripple effects of the Sudan, Palestine, and Ukraine wars have irrevocably shaped the continent’s trajectory. Amidst this uncertainty, Greenpeace Africa (GPAf) has emerged as a resilient Pan-African platform, spearheading Africa’s sustainability leadership. Despite a grueling 2023, GPAf transformed into a formidable organisation in 2024. Under excellent leadership and strategic oversight, we consolidated international recognition amongst key decision-makers, making our voice heard. The Executive Director and her management team have turned the ship around and are steering it in the right direction with urgency and purpose. In conclusion, if I were asked what legacy this board would like to leave behind, the answer would be two-fold: 1. That Greenpeace Africa becomes a household name throughout all sectors of Africa, where a schoolchild in Senegal and a grandmother in Kenya know us and what we do.

This past year, our team has led potent advocacy, activism, and empowerment, championing the climate agenda. We have also ventured into the political space, seeking an audience with key decision-makers to challenge perceptions and register our concerns. Additionally, great strides have been made in the fundraising workstream, and we are fully committed to embracing the latest digital communication systems to expand operations. The solidification of a performance-driven culture was central to these remarkable achievements, with the board continuing to enable an emboldening and invigorating environment.