Historic Resolution at the UN General Assembly<\/h3>\n\n![\"Youth](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2026\/06\/f8dd3a55-gp0su6agd-1024x683.jpg\" "\\"International")
In July 2025, youth leaders and members of frontline communities demonstrated in front of the Peace Palace in The Hague.<\/em> \u00a9 Tengbeh Kamara \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nLast year, the world\u2019s highest court delivered a historic win for climate justice.<\/p>\n\n
In July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled<\/a> on climate change and state responsibility, finding that the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is fundamental for all other human rights<\/strong>\u2014and that governments should consider the rights and wellbeing of future generations when making decisions about climate change. The Court\u2019s decision also obligates states to regulate businesses based on the harm caused by their emissions, regardless of where that harm takes place.<\/strong><\/p>\n\nNow, the UN General Assembly has taken an important first step toward putting that ruling into action.<\/strong> On May 20, member states voted overwhelmingly<\/a> to support the decision, with 141 votes in favour. This outcome formally reaffirms the Court\u2019s findings, and calls on governments to align their policies with their legal obligations to limit global warming to 1.5\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\nGreenpeace, as a network, has been campaigning on this for six years!<\/strong> It all started with Pacific youth and the Vanuatu government, eventually becoming a global movement. Now, that movement has shaped the climate agenda in such a way that climate action has become a legal duty, and not just a policy choice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nLEARN MORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\n<\/div>\n\nMajor Step Forward for Greenpeace International’s Anti-SLAPP Lawsuit Against Energy Transfer<\/h3>\n\n![\"People](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2026\/06\/c24ef738-gp0su62n1-1024x683.jpg\" "\\"Photo")
People gathered outside the New Amsterdam Courthouse in July 2025 to mark the beginning of Greenpeace International’s anti-SLAPP lawsuit against Energy Transfer.<\/em> \u00a9 Tengbeh Kamara \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nGreenpeace International has cleared an important hurdle in its legal fight against Energy Transfer. <\/strong><\/p>\n\nIn February 2025, Greenpeace International (GPI) filed a lawsuit in Dutch court, seeking to recover damages and costs resulting from the US-based company Energy Transfer\u2019s repeated lawsuits against Greenpeace entities in the United States.<\/p>\n\n
On June 3, 2026, the Dutch court entirely dismissed Energy Transfer\u2019s preliminary pleas to throw out Greenpeace International’s anti-SLAPP lawsuit or suspend the proceeding.<\/strong> Instead, the court told Energy Transfer to file its defence on the merits under Dutch law, and ordered the company to pay legal costs to Greenpeace International. <\/p>\n\nThis ruling marks the third time Energy Transfer has failed to halt this specific case, following unsuccessful legal challenges before two levels of North Dakota courts. <\/p>\n\n
This is a massive milestone in the global fight against corporate bullying. It proves that when we are persistent, we can hold even the biggest polluters accountable to the law. <\/strong><\/p>\n\nAnd while Greenpeace International celebrates this significant milestone in the Netherlands, the legal defence continues intensely in the US. In the US SLAPP brought by Energy Transfer, the Greenpeace defendants have asked for a new trial. If not granted, then they are fully prepared to appeal to the North Dakota Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n
After all, defiance is in our DNA.<\/strong> The Greenpeace network will persevere because our supporters\u2019 respect and love for our Earth is bottomless\u2014it cannot be sued into submission.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nREAD MORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\nAction Alert<\/h2>\n\nDeep Sea Arctic Expedition<\/h3>\n\n![\"Dr.](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2026\/06\/5444b42c-gp0su945k_pressmedia-2500px-1024x683.jpg\" "\\"Deep")
\u00a9 Christian \u00c5slund \/ Greenpeace
Dr. Sandra Sch\u00f6ttner, Greenpeace Science Lead, and Daniel Bengtsson, Communication Lead of the expedition, on the bow of the Deep Arctic Expedition research vessel in the Norwegian Sea.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nGreenpeace recently concluded its Deep Arctic expedition with findings of new species\u2014and over 100 hours of video from the deep sea!<\/strong><\/p>\n\nOn May 8, Greenpeace launched a month-long scientific expedition to explore the life and wonders of the Arctic deep sea. The expedition brought together a team of renowned researchers to document and protect the “Banana Hole,” a remote pocket of international waters between Norway and Greenland. The area is home to volcanic hot springs, ancient sponges, and whale habitats.<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThe expedition is a first of its kind in the organization\u2019s history, and comes at a critical time, as the deep sea faces the imminent threat of mining. Greenpeace is actively campaigning to protect these fragile high-sea ecosystems under the new UN High Seas Treaty, while lobbying against Norway’s plans to allow seafloor mineral extraction in the region.<\/p>\n\n
We can\u2019t protect the surface of the planet while destroying its depths.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Last year, the world\u2019s highest court delivered a historic win for climate justice.<\/p>\n\n
In July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled<\/a> on climate change and state responsibility, finding that the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is fundamental for all other human rights<\/strong>\u2014and that governments should consider the rights and wellbeing of future generations when making decisions about climate change. The Court\u2019s decision also obligates states to regulate businesses based on the harm caused by their emissions, regardless of where that harm takes place.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Now, the UN General Assembly has taken an important first step toward putting that ruling into action.<\/strong> On May 20, member states voted overwhelmingly<\/a> to support the decision, with 141 votes in favour. This outcome formally reaffirms the Court\u2019s findings, and calls on governments to align their policies with their legal obligations to limit global warming to 1.5\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n Greenpeace, as a network, has been campaigning on this for six years!<\/strong> It all started with Pacific youth and the Vanuatu government, eventually becoming a global movement. Now, that movement has shaped the climate agenda in such a way that climate action has become a legal duty, and not just a policy choice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Greenpeace International has cleared an important hurdle in its legal fight against Energy Transfer. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n In February 2025, Greenpeace International (GPI) filed a lawsuit in Dutch court, seeking to recover damages and costs resulting from the US-based company Energy Transfer\u2019s repeated lawsuits against Greenpeace entities in the United States.<\/p>\n\n On June 3, 2026, the Dutch court entirely dismissed Energy Transfer\u2019s preliminary pleas to throw out Greenpeace International’s anti-SLAPP lawsuit or suspend the proceeding.<\/strong> Instead, the court told Energy Transfer to file its defence on the merits under Dutch law, and ordered the company to pay legal costs to Greenpeace International. <\/p>\n\n This ruling marks the third time Energy Transfer has failed to halt this specific case, following unsuccessful legal challenges before two levels of North Dakota courts. <\/p>\n\n This is a massive milestone in the global fight against corporate bullying. It proves that when we are persistent, we can hold even the biggest polluters accountable to the law. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n And while Greenpeace International celebrates this significant milestone in the Netherlands, the legal defence continues intensely in the US. In the US SLAPP brought by Energy Transfer, the Greenpeace defendants have asked for a new trial. If not granted, then they are fully prepared to appeal to the North Dakota Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n After all, defiance is in our DNA.<\/strong> The Greenpeace network will persevere because our supporters\u2019 respect and love for our Earth is bottomless\u2014it cannot be sued into submission.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Greenpeace recently concluded its Deep Arctic expedition with findings of new species\u2014and over 100 hours of video from the deep sea!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n On May 8, Greenpeace launched a month-long scientific expedition to explore the life and wonders of the Arctic deep sea. The expedition brought together a team of renowned researchers to document and protect the “Banana Hole,” a remote pocket of international waters between Norway and Greenland. The area is home to volcanic hot springs, ancient sponges, and whale habitats.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n The expedition is a first of its kind in the organization\u2019s history, and comes at a critical time, as the deep sea faces the imminent threat of mining. Greenpeace is actively campaigning to protect these fragile high-sea ecosystems under the new UN High Seas Treaty, while lobbying against Norway’s plans to allow seafloor mineral extraction in the region.<\/p>\n\n We can\u2019t protect the surface of the planet while destroying its depths.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n\nMajor Step Forward for Greenpeace International’s Anti-SLAPP Lawsuit Against Energy Transfer<\/h3>\n\n
\n\nAction Alert<\/h2>\n\n
Deep Sea Arctic Expedition<\/h3>\n\n
Dr. Sandra Sch\u00f6ttner, Greenpeace Science Lead, and Daniel Bengtsson, Communication Lead of the expedition, on the bow of the Deep Arctic Expedition research vessel in the Norwegian Sea.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
![\"Academy](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2026\/06\/6d6dcfa5-gp0su9036-1024x683.jpg\" "\\"SLAPP")
![\"Scuba](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2026\/06\/ea6fec19-gp0su8x4c-1024x683.jpg\" "\\"Scuba")