All articles by Greenpeace Australia Pacific
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Mahealani Delaney – Pacific Community Engagement Coordinator
After nearly four years at the Australian National University’s Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions, she aims to support communities in navigating complex environmental and social issues. With a Master's in Environmental Management & Development and a passion for nature, particularly in warm tropical regions, she also coordinates the Pacific Climate Warriors chapter in…
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Raeed Ali – Pacific Community Mobiliser
For the past six years, he has worked closely with Pacific communities on sustainable development, most recently as the AIS Forum Regional Director for the Pacific Ocean with UNDP, where he advanced the blue economy and led key regional initiatives. Passionate about environmental advocacy and social entrepreneurship, he has been recognized for his efforts, including…
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Zabeena Buksh – Digital Campaigner
A digital campaigner with over eight years of experience in digital marketing, she has worked on impactful campaigns, including the WFP project’s call survey in the Pacific post-COVID. With a background in community services, she focuses on raising awareness and supporting Pacific communities through strategic digital initiatives.
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10 Eye-Opening Facts About Plastic
The world has produced an astonishing amount of plastic since the 1950s—roughly the same weight as 88 million blue whales. Despite its detrimental impacts on health, communities, biodiversity, and climate, global plastic production continues to rise. Here are some crucial facts about plastic production, waste, and the urgent need for effective solutions.
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False Solutions to the Plastics Crisis: The Truth About Plastic Recycling
The concept of plastic recycling has been heavily promoted by the plastics industry, particularly by major oil companies, as a solution to the plastic crisis. By perpetuating the myth that recycling can solve the plastics problem, these companies divert attention from the more significant issue: the continued production of virgin plastics.
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Sophia Fowler – Engagement Lead (Climate and Energy)
Sophia is an Engagement Lead at Greenpeace Australia Pacific leading the audience and engagement strategies for Greenpeace’s climate and energy campaigns.
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Violette Snow – Senior Campaigner (Oceans)
Violette Snow is a senior climate campaigner at Greenpeace Australia Pacific with ten years experience in environmental advocacy, communications and engagement.
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The trash vortex
You could save a turtle’s life by using less plastic and making sure your garbage is properly managed. In the North Pacific is an area the size of Turkey of floating plastic rubbish. It is rubbish from the land that is polluting our oceans, choking and trapping millions of fish and animals. We can keep…
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Katrina Bullock – General Counsel
Katrina has served as General Counsel at Greenpeace Australia Pacific since 2018. She shares responsibility for the legal, governance and integrity functions and leads the charity's strategic climate litigation work.
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Mick Dodson AM – Greenpeace Australia Pacific Board Member
Mick Dodson AM is a former Australian of the year, Yawuru man, barrister, activist and professor. He is best known for his campaigns as a lawyer to secure and improve the legal rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly in relation to land and native title rights.