Greenpeace: A New Era with Mads Christensen at the Helm A Message of Patience, Persistence, and Hope Greenpeace, the leading global environmental organization, has recently welcomed Mads Christensen as its new Executive Director. With a personal history rooted in activism, Christensen embodies the spirit and values of Greenpeace. In his […]
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The Arctic 30: Reflections on a Decade of Environmental Activism
Looking back on the Arctic 30 after 10 years September 18, 2023 Ten years ago, a group of activists from Greenpeace made headlines when they boarded Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom’s Prirazlomnaya drilling platform in a peaceful protest against offshore oil development in the Arctic. The activists, known as the […]
Unveiling the Dark Side: Greenpeace France’s Exposé on Fossil Fuel Greenwashing
Greenpeace France’s New Film: ‘TotalPollution: A Dirty Game’ The Shocking Truth About Fossil Fuel Greenwashing Greenpeace France has recently released a compelling film titled ‘TotalPollution: A Dirty Game,’ which exposes the tactics used by fossil fuel companies, such as TotalEnergies, to deceive the public while contributing to climate destruction. By […]
Preparing for Change: Global Youth Unite in Lebanon to Tackle Climate Crisis
Youth from almost 100 climate-impacted countries gather in Lebanon ahead of COP28 Overview Beirut, Lebanon will play host to 450 young leaders from nearly 100 climate-affected regions as they gather for a Climate Justice Camp from August 28 to September 2. The participants, representing countries across the Global South, will […]
African Feminist Academy: Empowering Women in the Fight for Climate Justice
Uniting Feminists for a Sustainable Future: The African Feminist Academy for Climate Justice By August 16, 2023 Climate change is not just an issue of environmental concern; it is deeply intertwined with power structures, social and economic systems, and the fight for gender equality. In recognition of this, the African […]
Defending Papuan Forests: Standing with Indigenous Auyu in the Struggle for Environmental Justice
Standing with Indigenous Auyu to Defend Papuan Forests The Plight of the Auyu People Last June, I had the opportunity to visit the remote settlements of the Auyu People in the West Papua region, just across the border from Papua New Guinea. The village I visited, Yare, is located in […]
Environmental Activism Recognized: Global Coalition Awarded UN Human Rights Prize
Global Coalition Wins UN Human Rights Prize for Advocacy of Right to a Healthy Environment The Global Coalition of Civil Society, Indigenous Peoples, Social Movements, and Local Communities for the Universal Recognition of the Human Right to a Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment has been awarded the prestigious 2023 United […]
Green Activism Under Siege: France Dissolves Environmental Group
French Government Dissolves Environmental Group, Chilling Effect on Right to Free Expression French Government’s Disproportionate Action The recent decision of the French government to dissolve Collectif Les Soulèvements de la Terre (The Earth Uprisings Collective), an environmental group, is being criticized by Human Rights Watch as a violation of France‘s […]
Coal Clash: Greenpeace Activists Scale Excavator to Oppose Czech Mine Extension
Greenpeace Activists Protest Against Czech Mine Extension Overview In a peaceful protest against plans to extend the life of a coal mine in Bílina, Czechia, until at least 2035, Greenpeace activists scaled a 60-meter high excavator at the mine. The demonstration was organized by Greenpeace Czechia after the fossil fuel […]
Toxic Waste Tanker Blockade in Norway: A Three-Day Standoff Comes to an End
Greenpeace Ends Blockade of Toxic Waste Tanker in Norway After 3 Days Activists Take Action Against Toxic Waste Export In a bold act of environmental activism, four activists from Greenpeace Nordic recently staged a three-day blockade of a tanker transporting toxic wastewater from the Norwegian oil industry to Denmark. The […]