Posts by Brandon Wei
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Deep sea miners take Greenpeace to court for peaceful protest at sea
Would-be deep sea miners The Metals Company has launched legal proceedings against Greenpeace International for an ongoing peaceful protest at sea in the Pacific Ocean.
27 November, 2023 -
UN INC3 ends in frustration as governments allow low ambition countries to derail Global Plastics Treaty
The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC3) for a Global Plastics Treaty ends on a disappointing note for the fight against the plastic and climate crises.
19 November, 2023 -
Reaction to the Federal Court overturning Canada’s single-use plastic ban
The Federal Court today overturned Canada’s single-use plastic ban.
16 November, 2023 -
Reaction to industry lobbyist access at Global Plastics Treaty talks
Response to an analysis conducted by Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and supported by Greenpeace.
15 November, 2023 -
INC-3: Artists, activists call for Global Plastics Treaty to end the age of plastic
The third round of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty begins today.
13 November, 2023 -
As deep sea mining talks end, Greenpeace calls for a mining moratorium, not regulations that allow destruction
“Each new announcement of support for a moratorium is a beacon of hope for the deep sea and the global ocean."
8 November, 2023 -
Companies must turn failure into effective action on the plastics crisis
Reacting to the new Ellen MacArthur Report entitled ‘The Global Commitment Five Years In: Perspective On Progress’ and 2022/23 progress report for Global Commitment signatories, Louise Edge said: ...
31 October, 2023 -
UN Ocean Treaty opens for country signatures: Greenpeace comment
Six months after its agreement, 68 governments have already signed the UN Ocean Treaty in New York.
21 September, 2023 -
Shocking extent of threats to ocean health revealed in new Greenpeace report, calls for urgent protection using historic UN Ocean Treaty
A major new analysis of the threats facing the oceans has been released today in a Greenpeace report.
14 September, 2023 -
Reaction to the federal government’s announcement aiming to reduce plastic food packaging in retail
The federal government’s announcement targets plastic packaging that comes into direct contact with food.
3 August, 2023