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Activists at the "ground zero" of climate change

A team of 50 Greenpeace activists from around the world camped out in the Indonesian rainforests – the "ground zero" of climate change.

Counting down to Copenhagen

Greenpeace activists took action at Barcelona's famous Sagrada Familia as world leaders meet for a final round of climate talks before making a global treaty in Copenhagen.

Defending the Pacific Ocean

Chasing pirates, freeing animals, confronting illegal activity on the high seas – sounds like something out of an adventure movie. Actually, it's the reality of our action-packed ship tour in the Pacific.

Our three-day coal blockade

Greenpeace activists recently blockaded two Queensland ports to protest Kevin Rudd’s huge expansion of the export coal industry at a time when climate change is threatening the future of the Pacific Islands. The action was timed to coincide with the vital climate discussions taking place at the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Cairns. Here's the low down.

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Three days of climate action

In early August 2009, Greenpeace kicked off a three-day blockade across two coal ports in Queensland. The action coincided with the Pacific Islands Forum in Cairns.

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Defending Our Oceans 2009

Overfishing is wiping out the world's fish, with 76 percent of the world's fisheries in dire straits. But urgent action can turn the tide on unsustainable fishing.

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