Greenpeace Africa (GPAF) has set an ambitious goal to mobilize and empower one million climate activists across the continent by 2027.

The target aims to amplify the voices of Africans demanding urgent action against climate change, promote sustainable practices, and drive transformative change in the region.

By achieving this target, GPAF hopes to create a vast network of dedicated climate champions who will advocate for renewable energy, reduced emissions, and environmentally conscious policies, ultimately ensuring a healthier and more sustainable future for Africa and the world.

“These one million climate campaigners will serve as the vanguard of Greenpeace Africa, actively engaging in various initiatives and campaigns to push for climate justice. They will hold governments accountable for their actions, advocate for policy changes, and work within governmental institutions to drive systemic transformation,” August Maluka, Community Manager of Greenpeace Africa said.

August was speaking at the launch of the Ghana Climate Justice Movement in Accra, a pivotal event that united over 40 civil society organizations. The event, facilitated by Greenpeace Africa, aimed to foster collaboration and dialogue among stakeholders, exploring effective strategies to mitigate the far-reaching impacts of climate change in Ghana.

By bringing together a diverse range of organizations, the movement seeks to amplify the voices of Ghanaians demanding climate justice, promote collective action, and push for policy changes that prioritize the country's sustainable development and a healthier environment.

August emphasized that the one million climate campaigners will unite young people from across Africa, creating a powerful and diverse movement that prioritizes collective action, inclusivity, and intersectionality.

By working together, they will drive progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensure a more equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient future for all Africans. The movement will harness the energy and creativity of young people to demand climate justice, hold leaders accountable, and build a better future for themselves and future generations.

The devastating effects of climate change are increasingly evident, and vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected, suffering the consequences of a crisis they did not create.

By amplifying the voices of those on the frontlines of the climate crisis, Greenpeace Africa seeks to promote climate justice, advocate for the rights of marginalized communities, and push for sustainable solutions that prioritize their needs and well-being.

Integrated youth and volunteer program

GPAF plans to establish a robust and inclusive youth and volunteer program, empowering young Africans to drive climate justice through sustainable, homegrown solutions.

By 2025, GPAF aims to integrate its volunteer program with Planet One makerspaces, nurturing a pipeline of young climate leaders.

“Our objective is to integrate the volunteer program with Planet One makerspaces by 2025 and transition Planet One youth into volunteering activities by 2025,” August stated.

The organization will also actively participate in and support climate justice movements across Africa, fostering strategic partnerships to amplify its impact and scale its influence.

Through these efforts, GPAF seeks to deepen its engagement with relevant climate justice movements, ensuring a collective and powerful push for a more sustainable and equitable future for all Africans.