GreenFaith has officially launched its Africa office in Nairobi, urging faith communities across the continent to strongly oppose fossil fuel extraction. The event, hosted at the All African Council of Churches (AACC), highlighted human rights violations, cultural interference, and environmental impacts associated with the fossil fuels industry. Speakers emphasized the need to connect spirituality and ecology, with a focus on climate justice, nature alignment, and the impact on indigenous communities.
GreenFaith Global Director for Advocacy, Meryne Warah, stressed Africa’s renewable natural capital and called for faith communities to resist decisions harming the continent’s environment. Representatives from various African regions attended, supporting unity in addressing climate change and advocating for solutions tailored to African and indigenous communities.
GreenFaith Executive Director Rev. Fletcher Harper declared Africa at the forefront of the climate crisis, demanding an immediate halt to new fossil fuel projects and supporting loss and damage funds for affected regions. GreenFaith-Africa, active in 12 countries, campaigns against projects like the East African Crude Oil Pipeline and advocates for universal access to clean energy and green jobs for a sustainable future.
