10 Major Environmental Challenges in Spain: A Closer Look Introduction The world is facing a climate crisis, with the continued use of fossil fuels and destructive industrial farming practices exacerbating the situation. One country that is experiencing the direct impacts of these challenges is Spain. From extreme temperatures and severe […]
Category: Economic Justice and Rights
Viet Nam’s Crackdown on Climate Activism: A Self-Inflicted Wound
Crackdown on Environmental Activists in Vietnam: A Setback for Climate Action The recent three-year jail sentence handed down to Vietnamese climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong on tax evasion charges has sparked international outrage and raised concerns about the Vietnamese government’s crackdown on environmental campaigners. Amnesty International and other human […]
The Rise of Post-GDP Societies: Embracing Alternatives for a Sustainable Future
REPORT: Exploring Alternative Futures Beyond GDP A World Beyond Profit and GDP Greenpeace International, renowned for its environmental activism, has announced a new initiative called “Growing the Alternatives: Future Societies Beyond GDP”. This project aims to shift the focus away from traditional economic growth indicators such as Gross Domestic Product […]
“Charting a Course: Celebrating Progress in Ocean Conservation”
Charting a Course for Ocean Protection: A Happy First Step Last month, leaders from around the world gathered in New York City to witness a historic event – the signing of the Global Ocean Treaty. This treaty, which was adopted earlier this year, represents a triumph for multilateralism, people, and […]
The Environmental and Economic Risks of Norway’s Arctic Deep Sea Mining Plans
The Dangers of Deep Sea Mining in the Arctic Deep sea mining has emerged as a controversial issue, particularly in the Arctic region. The Norwegian government’s proposal to open up a large area in the Arctic for deep sea mining has sparked strong criticism from environmental activists, marine scientists, and […]
Greenpeace Reacts to New Net Zero Report: A Critical Analysis
Greenpeace Reacts to Net Zero Report: Urgent Action Needed to End Fossil Fuel Use An Extraordinary Moment, Yet Cautious Optimism In response to the release of the International Energy Agency’s Net Zero Roadmap: A Global Pathway to keep the 1.5ºC Goal in Reach, Greenpeace International has issued a critical, yet […]
Youth Standing for Climate Justice: Landmark Case Heads to the European Court of Human Rights
Landmark Climate Change Case to be Heard by European Court of Human Rights Introduction Six young people from Portugal will present a landmark case before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on September 27, arguing that countries are breaching their human rights by failing to do enough to protect […]
Apocalyptic Waters: The Betrayal of Panama’s Rising Sea Levels
Rising Seas, Broken Promises in Panama: Plans to Relocate Indigenous Community from Flood-Prone Island Delayed The Situation Today, on September 25, 2023, the people of Gardi Sugdub, an island off the coast of Panama, were supposed to begin their long-awaited relocation to a safer mainland site. For over a decade, […]
The Urgent Imperative: Taking Bold Action After the UN Climate Ambition Summit
Dispatches: Bold Action Needed Following UN Climate Ambition Summit Heed Call of Global Marches to ‘End Fossil Fuels’ September 22, 2023 On Wednesday, the United Nations held a Climate Ambition Summit in New York City, which coincided with the annual meeting of the General Assembly. The summit is noteworthy for […]
Greenpeace Hails Brazil’s Climate Target Correction as a Crucial Step Forward
Greenpeace Celebrates Correction of Brazil‘s Climate Targets New Climate Targets Announced In a significant move towards combatting climate change, Brazil‘s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has officially announced the revision of the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). This revision restores the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets to the […]