New Zealand Takes Action for the Ocean<\/h3>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2022\/11\/e7a6d67a-gp1swpp3_web_size_with_credit_line.jpg\")
In 2021, Greenpeace Aotearoa revealed a sculpture of an albatross in Auckland, made of single-use plastic bottles. The piece is part of a call for a ban on single-use plastics.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nNew Zealand has been making waves in its efforts to protect the oceans!<\/strong><\/p>\n\nTo start, the government is expanding its ban on single-use plastics! <\/strong>In 2021, the government announced that it would phase out most single-use plastics by 2025. As part of that plan, it has broadened its ban<\/a> to target more plastics, like single-use drink stirrers and certain types of takeaway packaging. More items will be phased out in 2023, including single-use plastic cutlery and produce bags. <\/p>\n\nAnd as if that news weren\u2019t promising enough, the government just <\/strong>announced <\/strong><\/a>that it is supporting a conditional moratorium (pause) on deep sea mining in international waters! <\/strong>With the International Seabed Authority meeting in early November, the announcement couldn\u2019t be more timely. The conference will likely include discussions around the regulation of deep-sea mining, and New Zealand\u2019s stance may encourage other governments to support a moratorium until stricter rules are established.<\/p>\n\nMining and plastic pollution are massive threats to the health of the oceans, and we\u2019re celebrating these meaningful steps in the right direction. There is still more to do, but just like these victories show us, there is so much we can achieve when we work together!<\/strong> Just look at the numbers. More than 16,000 people signed petitions or wrote emails asking the government for a pause on deep-sea mining<\/a>. Meanwhile, Greenpeace delivered a petition to ban single-use plastic bottles earlier this year that amassed more than 100,000 signatures. <\/p>\n\nOur messages are clear and building momentum to protect the oceans!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n\nThe Defeat of the Dirty Deal<\/h3>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2022\/11\/3df322be-gp1t01mo_web_size_with_credit_line.jpg\")
On September 29th, a group of environmental and community leaders protested on Capitol Hill, calling on the Senate to reject a fossil-fuel-friendly legislative proposal. Pictured is Greenpeace US Co-Executive Director, Ebony Twilley Martin.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\nGreenpeace US is celebrating a victory<\/a> in its fight against a piece of legislation that would have gutted environmental protections. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe proposal in question<\/a> would have undermined the National Environmental Policy Act, which requires federal agencies to conduct environmental reviews and consult local communities ahead of any development. In weakening these protections, the legislation would have <\/strong>fast-tracked<\/strong><\/a> oil and gas projects in the United States. <\/strong>In doing so, it would have also exacerbated environmental injustices, stifling input from frontline communities that bear the brunt of fossil fuel pollution. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe deal was proposed in September and was going to be attached to a must-pass funding measure. For two months, Greenpeace worked tirelessly alongside other environmental and community organizations to prevent it from being included in the spending bill. Greenpeace supporters sent more than 100,000 messages to Congress, organizing phone banks and spreading messages on social media. Volunteers also visited their Congressional representatives\u2019 offices, while Greenpeace staff spoke at the Democratic National Convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And it worked! The proposal was withdrawn from the spending bill ahead of the vote. <\/strong>This is a victory for all the communities that mobilized to defend public interests against those of Big Oil! We don\u2019t expect this to be the last challenge to critical environmental protections, but even if decision-makers do attempt to pass more fossil-fuel-friendly laws, rest assured that we\u2019ll be ready to act.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\nCAMPAIGN UPDATES<\/h2>\n\nEuropean Parliament Votes in Favour of Forest Law<\/h3>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2022\/11\/3b8735ba-gp1suh7k_web_size_with_credit_line.jpg\")
In October 2020, Greenpeace Austria used a 3D video mapping projection to protest the fires in the Amazon rainforest\u2014fires that have been fuelled in part by international demand for meat, animal feed, minerals, and timber.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\nThe European Parliament has <\/strong>voted <\/strong><\/a>in favour of a law that would end the importation of products linked to deforestation and human rights violations. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nImportantly, the Parliament voted on several measures<\/a> to strengthen the protections of the law. For example, legislators proposed a robust definition of \u201cforest degradation\u201d to account for different types of logging practices. They also approved a broader list of commodities covered by the law to account for rubber and leather. What\u2019s more, the Parliament voted to extend the law to European financial institutions. Essentially, institutions\u2019 investments would be assessed to ensure that they are not supporting projects and companies contributing to deforestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe progress made on this legislation is truly a testament to #PeoplePower. <\/strong>In 2020, a record-breaking 1.1 million people<\/a> made submissions to the EU Public Consultation on Deforestation. Activists also used other channels to send the message, finding creative ways to draw attention to the need for such a law. In October 2020, for instance, Greenpeace Austria projected images of Amazonian wildlife in front of the Karlskirche (a cathedral in Vienna) to protest the fires set in the Amazon rainforest. The action highlighted the role that the European Union plays in this kind of deforestation through its imports of meat and soy.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow, negotiations between the European Parliament, European Commission, and national governments are underway to finalize a law. <\/strong>Just last month, Greenpeace and more than 140 civil society organizations published an open letter<\/a>, calling on decision-makers to negotiate a strong piece of legislation. So you can bet that we\u2019ll be watching the talks to ensure they deliver legislation that protects natural ecosystems in a meaningful way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\nGreenpeace Protests to Protect the Jaguars<\/h3>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2022\/11\/af9a6873-gp1t2o40_web_size_with_credit_line.jpg\")
Greenpeace activists hung off a bridge to protest deforestation threatening the jaguar populations in Argentina.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\nWith roar<\/em>-ing displays of resistance, Greenpeace Argentina is working hard to save jaguars!<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn October 24th, ten Greenpeace activists hung off a bridge <\/strong>over a river in the Argentine Gran Chaco.<\/strong> The Gran Chaco is the second-largest forest in South America, home to a population of jaguars. Activists hung off the bridge for 13 hours, pinning banners to promote the protection of the large cat species. While there used to be 250 jaguars in the Gran Chaco, fewer than 20 are left. Their habitat is threatened by deforestation, driven by the export of cattle and genetically-modified soy.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo survive, each animal needs approximately 40,000 hectares of continuous forest. Greenpeace is asking the Argentine government to end deforestation in Gran Chaco to save the jaguars.<\/strong> As part of this campaign, Greenpeace Argentina has previously used kayaks to display banners and blocked bulldozers operating in the forest by installing locks on the drive levers. Greenpeace Andino also made three (short) documentaries, highlighting the spiritual link between the jaguar and the Indigenous peoples of the Gran Chaco. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nLEARN MORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\nUnited for Climate Justice Ship Tour<\/h3>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2022\/11\/dbb278d4-gp1t2lnc_web_size_with_credit_line.jpg\")
The Rainbow Warrior in the Mediterranean Sea, near Egypt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\nIt\u2019s all hands on deck as Greenpeace sails to COP27!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn preparation for the UN climate summit taking place in Egypt later this month, Greenpeace MENA (Middle East and North Africa) is mobilizing for climate justice. On October 20th, a group of youth climate leaders from the Middle East and North Africa arrived in Alexandria<\/a>, Egypt, aboard the Rainbow Warrior<\/em>. In the weeks leading up to the conference, they will sail the Greenpeace vessel along Egypt\u2019s coasts, visiting communities impacted by the climate crisis. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe United for Climate Justice campaign aims to put climate justice high on the agenda at COP27.<\/strong> The goal of the ship tour is <\/strong>to draw attention to the disproportionate impacts of climate change experienced by countries in the Global South. The ship serves as a platform for youth to share their struggles and promote systemic change, as they ask decision-makers to find solutions to climate change that will create a more just world. As part of the campaign, Greenpeace MENA has published a report<\/a> on the effects of climate change in the Middle East and North Africa. Greenpeace will also host a roundtable discussion in Alexandria with panelists from the Global South to discuss climate justice and how to address it at COP27. <\/p>\n\n\n\nKeep your eyes peeled for more updates in the coming weeks!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\nSUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT<\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2022\/11\/7888f39e-6d0b862cca3f59c60248dd937fe013ae.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\nMeet Vanessa, a photographer from Quebec who finds nature to be the most beautiful studio. Last year, Vanessa decided to start using some of her photos to raise funds for nature protection. With images of foxes, forests, and many other natural wonders, she\u2019s raised $339!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Way to go, Vanessa! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you have an idea for a challenge or fundraiser? You, too, can help protect our oceans, forests, and climate! Check out Greenpeace\u2019s #BECAUSE fundraising campaign for tools and inspiration!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\nGET STARTED<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\nPHOTO OF THE MONTH<\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2022\/11\/15105565-gp1t05np_web_size_with_credit_line.jpg\")
Greenpeace Aotearoa brought a mock dairy herd to the New Zealand Parliament\u2019s lawn to protest government greenwashing. Intensive dairy is one of the country\u2019s biggest climate polluters, but the government\u2019s plan to cut agricultural emissions is predicted to reduce emissions <\/em>by only 1%<\/em><\/a> and actually favours intensive dairy.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nfalse<\/span><\/span> <\/div><\/ol><\/div>false<\/span><\/span>mapbox:\/\/styles\/mapbox\/streets-v11<\/span><\/div><\/div>\nfalse<\/span>CONTENT RECOMMENDATIONS<\/a><\/h2>\nLAUGH<\/a><\/strong>The shortlisted images for the 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photo awards have been announced!
Take a look!<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nLOVE<\/a><\/strong>Need a dose of cuteness? Look no further than stories about Fat Bear Week 2022!
Crack a smile!<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nLOOK<\/a><\/strong>Trevor Noah tackles single-use plastics.
Check it out!<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nfalse<\/span>GREENPEACE CANADA IN THE NEWS<\/a><\/h2>\nREAD<\/a><\/strong>An op-ed co-authored by Salom\u00e9 San\u00e9, Campaigner, on why and how Canada can commit to a nature and biodiversity act.
Have a peek<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
New Zealand has been making waves in its efforts to protect the oceans!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n To start, the government is expanding its ban on single-use plastics! <\/strong>In 2021, the government announced that it would phase out most single-use plastics by 2025. As part of that plan, it has broadened its ban<\/a> to target more plastics, like single-use drink stirrers and certain types of takeaway packaging. More items will be phased out in 2023, including single-use plastic cutlery and produce bags. <\/p>\n\n And as if that news weren\u2019t promising enough, the government just <\/strong>announced <\/strong><\/a>that it is supporting a conditional moratorium (pause) on deep sea mining in international waters! <\/strong>With the International Seabed Authority meeting in early November, the announcement couldn\u2019t be more timely. The conference will likely include discussions around the regulation of deep-sea mining, and New Zealand\u2019s stance may encourage other governments to support a moratorium until stricter rules are established.<\/p>\n\n Mining and plastic pollution are massive threats to the health of the oceans, and we\u2019re celebrating these meaningful steps in the right direction. There is still more to do, but just like these victories show us, there is so much we can achieve when we work together!<\/strong> Just look at the numbers. More than 16,000 people signed petitions or wrote emails asking the government for a pause on deep-sea mining<\/a>. Meanwhile, Greenpeace delivered a petition to ban single-use plastic bottles earlier this year that amassed more than 100,000 signatures. <\/p>\n\n Our messages are clear and building momentum to protect the oceans!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Greenpeace US is celebrating a victory<\/a> in its fight against a piece of legislation that would have gutted environmental protections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The proposal in question<\/a> would have undermined the National Environmental Policy Act, which requires federal agencies to conduct environmental reviews and consult local communities ahead of any development. In weakening these protections, the legislation would have <\/strong>fast-tracked<\/strong><\/a> oil and gas projects in the United States. <\/strong>In doing so, it would have also exacerbated environmental injustices, stifling input from frontline communities that bear the brunt of fossil fuel pollution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The deal was proposed in September and was going to be attached to a must-pass funding measure. For two months, Greenpeace worked tirelessly alongside other environmental and community organizations to prevent it from being included in the spending bill. Greenpeace supporters sent more than 100,000 messages to Congress, organizing phone banks and spreading messages on social media. Volunteers also visited their Congressional representatives\u2019 offices, while Greenpeace staff spoke at the Democratic National Convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And it worked! The proposal was withdrawn from the spending bill ahead of the vote. <\/strong>This is a victory for all the communities that mobilized to defend public interests against those of Big Oil! We don\u2019t expect this to be the last challenge to critical environmental protections, but even if decision-makers do attempt to pass more fossil-fuel-friendly laws, rest assured that we\u2019ll be ready to act.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n The European Parliament has <\/strong>voted <\/strong><\/a>in favour of a law that would end the importation of products linked to deforestation and human rights violations. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Importantly, the Parliament voted on several measures<\/a> to strengthen the protections of the law. For example, legislators proposed a robust definition of \u201cforest degradation\u201d to account for different types of logging practices. They also approved a broader list of commodities covered by the law to account for rubber and leather. What\u2019s more, the Parliament voted to extend the law to European financial institutions. Essentially, institutions\u2019 investments would be assessed to ensure that they are not supporting projects and companies contributing to deforestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The progress made on this legislation is truly a testament to #PeoplePower. <\/strong>In 2020, a record-breaking 1.1 million people<\/a> made submissions to the EU Public Consultation on Deforestation. Activists also used other channels to send the message, finding creative ways to draw attention to the need for such a law. In October 2020, for instance, Greenpeace Austria projected images of Amazonian wildlife in front of the Karlskirche (a cathedral in Vienna) to protest the fires set in the Amazon rainforest. The action highlighted the role that the European Union plays in this kind of deforestation through its imports of meat and soy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, negotiations between the European Parliament, European Commission, and national governments are underway to finalize a law. <\/strong>Just last month, Greenpeace and more than 140 civil society organizations published an open letter<\/a>, calling on decision-makers to negotiate a strong piece of legislation. So you can bet that we\u2019ll be watching the talks to ensure they deliver legislation that protects natural ecosystems in a meaningful way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n With roar<\/em>-ing displays of resistance, Greenpeace Argentina is working hard to save jaguars!<\/p>\n\n\n\n On October 24th, ten Greenpeace activists hung off a bridge <\/strong>over a river in the Argentine Gran Chaco.<\/strong> The Gran Chaco is the second-largest forest in South America, home to a population of jaguars. Activists hung off the bridge for 13 hours, pinning banners to promote the protection of the large cat species. While there used to be 250 jaguars in the Gran Chaco, fewer than 20 are left. Their habitat is threatened by deforestation, driven by the export of cattle and genetically-modified soy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To survive, each animal needs approximately 40,000 hectares of continuous forest. Greenpeace is asking the Argentine government to end deforestation in Gran Chaco to save the jaguars.<\/strong> As part of this campaign, Greenpeace Argentina has previously used kayaks to display banners and blocked bulldozers operating in the forest by installing locks on the drive levers. Greenpeace Andino also made three (short) documentaries, highlighting the spiritual link between the jaguar and the Indigenous peoples of the Gran Chaco. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n It\u2019s all hands on deck as Greenpeace sails to COP27!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In preparation for the UN climate summit taking place in Egypt later this month, Greenpeace MENA (Middle East and North Africa) is mobilizing for climate justice. On October 20th, a group of youth climate leaders from the Middle East and North Africa arrived in Alexandria<\/a>, Egypt, aboard the Rainbow Warrior<\/em>. In the weeks leading up to the conference, they will sail the Greenpeace vessel along Egypt\u2019s coasts, visiting communities impacted by the climate crisis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The United for Climate Justice campaign aims to put climate justice high on the agenda at COP27.<\/strong> The goal of the ship tour is <\/strong>to draw attention to the disproportionate impacts of climate change experienced by countries in the Global South. The ship serves as a platform for youth to share their struggles and promote systemic change, as they ask decision-makers to find solutions to climate change that will create a more just world. As part of the campaign, Greenpeace MENA has published a report<\/a> on the effects of climate change in the Middle East and North Africa. Greenpeace will also host a roundtable discussion in Alexandria with panelists from the Global South to discuss climate justice and how to address it at COP27. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep your eyes peeled for more updates in the coming weeks!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Meet Vanessa, a photographer from Quebec who finds nature to be the most beautiful studio. Last year, Vanessa decided to start using some of her photos to raise funds for nature protection. With images of foxes, forests, and many other natural wonders, she\u2019s raised $339!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Way to go, Vanessa! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you have an idea for a challenge or fundraiser? You, too, can help protect our oceans, forests, and climate! Check out Greenpeace\u2019s #BECAUSE fundraising campaign for tools and inspiration!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n The shortlisted images for the 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photo awards have been announced! Need a dose of cuteness? Look no further than stories about Fat Bear Week 2022! Trevor Noah tackles single-use plastics. An op-ed co-authored by Salom\u00e9 San\u00e9, Campaigner, on why and how Canada can commit to a nature and biodiversity act.
\n\nThe Defeat of the Dirty Deal<\/h3>\n\n
\n\nCAMPAIGN UPDATES<\/h2>\n\n
European Parliament Votes in Favour of Forest Law<\/h3>\n\n
\n\nGreenpeace Protests to Protect the Jaguars<\/h3>\n\n
\n\nUnited for Climate Justice Ship Tour<\/h3>\n\n
\n\nSUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT<\/h2>\n\n
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\n\nPHOTO OF THE MONTH<\/h2>\n\n
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Take a look!<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Crack a smile!<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Check it out!<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nGREENPEACE CANADA IN THE NEWS<\/a><\/h2>
Have a peek<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n