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David Ritter
David Ritter is the CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific. He leads the talented and determined team at Greenpeace Australia Pacific on the mission to secure an Earth capable of nurturing life in all of its magnificent diversity.
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Kate Smolski
Kate Smolski is the Program Director of Greenpeace Australia Pacific where her responsibilities encompass the planning, design and delivery of GPAP's program of campaigns, communications, actions, investigations and field activities.
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Rae Bainteiti – Pacific Political Coordinator
A dedicated advocate for environmental and social justice from Fiji, he works to address the impacts of phosphate mining on Banaba Island, focusing on human rights, policy reforms for indigenous peoples, and sustainable development for the Banaban community. He strives to raise awareness of the socio-environmental consequences of mining and promote the restoration of Banaban…
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Luke Edwards
Luke leads our devoted Fundraising and Technology department and joined Greenpeace in 2016 after stints at Amnesty International, Fairfax Media and The Guardian. He is passionate about people working together to create positive change and make a green and peaceful future.
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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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Labor urged to move on Ocean Treaty as Pacific leads race to ratify
The Pacific Island nation of Palau has become the first country to officially ratify the historic UN Global Oceans Treaty, placing pressure on the Australian government to follow suit. The UN Oceans Treaty is the most significant multilateral environmental deal since the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement and a vital tool to help reverse the ocean…
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Woodside Cannot Be Trusted To Protect Australia’s Interests
In response to the Federal Government’s announcement that it will increase gas supply from Woodside and Esso to the east coast, the following statement can be attributed to Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s Head of Climate and Energy Jess Panegyres: “Gas companies have fuelled Australia’s cost-of-living crisis, with profiteering leading to federal government intervention in 2022. Companies like Woodside…
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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.
