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2000
We present the International Olympic Committee with our new Environmental Guidelines for all future Olympic Games.
The Sydney Olympics becomes the first Green Games, thanks to the submission of Environmental Guidelines. Achievements include the Athlete's Village (the world's largest solar village), reduction of PVC in building materials, an almost car-less Games and an impressive water recycling system.
Multinational drinks company, Coca-Cola, agrees to phase out its use of greenhouse-polluting HFCs in refrigeration.
1999
Papua New Guinea's government announces a moratorium on new forest concessions, after several years of Greenpeace campaigning.
1998
The Australian government bans Japanese fishing vessels from within 200 miles of the Australian coast until there are agreed quotas for southern bluefin tuna.
The Greenpeace Solar Kitchen visits 33 towns in five states in support of green power schemes. As a result, green power schemes become available in Victoria.
1997
Greenpeace secures a commitment from tourist operators in Fiji to upgrade their sewerage facilities, after presenting the operators with the findings of our two surveys on water sampling and waste management.
All species of albatross found in Australian waters are listed in the Australian Endangered Species Act.
1995
Greenpeace lobbying leads NSW Parliament to pass the first legislation in the world requiring the electricity industry to meet greenhouse reductions targets.
1994
West Australian government bans oil exploration around Ningaloo Reef.
1993
Greenpeace wins an anonymous Sydney Olympic Village Design competition.
1992
Greenpeace campaigns for a regional waste trade treaty to prevent industrialised countries dumping waste in the Pacific.
Greenpeace promotes a biological composting toilet in Micronesia, training people in the design, construction and maintenance of the systems.
1990
Greenpeace Australia's Clean Waters campaign exposes coastal water pollution.
