Greenpeace is an independent, campaigning organisation which uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and to force the solutions which are essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace's goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity.
Therefore Greenpeace seeks to:
- Protect biodiversity in all its forms.
- Prevent pollution and abuse of the earth's ocean, land, air and fresh water.
- End all nuclear threats.
- Promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence.
Greenpeace is fiercely independent and is not affiliated with any political party. We do not solicit or accept donations from corporations or governments so we can always act on behalf of the planet first and foremost. Greenpeace relies on donations from individual supporters, and on grants from foundations. Greenpeace does not accept donations that could compromise its independence, objectives or integrity.
Greenpeace is one of the most effective environmental organizations in the world. We use solid science and research as the basis of our campaigns, and employ campaigners, scientists and political experts to develop and negotiate environmental solutions that are socially just. Peaceful direct action is a crucial part of our campaigns. We confront governments, polluters and decision-makers in the boardroom, on the seas and in the streets every day, all over the world.
Founded in Vancouver in 1971, Greenpeace today operates in more than 40 countries with headquarters in Amsterdam. We have more than 89,000 supporters in Canada and 2.9 millions members worldwide, and represent them at virtually every international environmental conference. In a world where construction in China affects the health of rainforests in the Congo, Greenpeace campaigns on an international level, staying on top of world markets, international agreements and global trends. Greenpeace has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and has consultative status with the United Nations.
Greenpeace International monitors organizational development, oversees our fleet of ships and coordinates planning and implementation of our global campaigns. Each Greenpeace national office has a board that determines priorities and the annual budget. Day-to-day management is the responsibility of the executive director. Greenpeace Canada has its head office in Toronto, and offices in Vancouver, Edmonton and Montreal.