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Looking back on the Arctic 30 after 10 years
Ten years ago today a group of activists from the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise climbed Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom’s Prirazlomnaya drilling platform in a peaceful protest. They became known as the 'Arctic 30'.
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Scientists call for protection of newly discovered Indian Ocean hotspot for whales, dolphins
Scientists call for the Indian Ocean’s Saya de Malha to be protected after the first survey of the remote area documented a diverse range of cetacean species.
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From the Arctic to the Amazon, peaceful protests will continue
Peaceful activism is vital when governments fail to respond to catastrophic climate change and nature destruction. Disproportionate responses are purely to intimidate people who stand up to companies and countries that are causing serious harm to our wellbeing, planet and future.
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European Court of Human Rights rules ‘Arctic 30’ were arbitrarily detained
The European Court of Human Rights ruled today that Russian authorities arbitrarily detained the Arctic 30 (28 Greenpeace activists and two freelance journalists) and violated their right to freedom of expression.
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Protect the deep sea by joining a global day of action
All around the world, Greenpeace volunteers and concerned citizens will say NO to deep sea mining on Saturday 3 June.
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The deep sea mining industry stalks, while governments talk
The world is waking up to the significance of the threat from deep sea mining, but governments have squandered a major opportunity to take action at the 28th Session of the International Seabed Authority.
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Greenpeace confronts deep sea mining expedition in the Pacific Ocean
Greenpeace International activists peacefully confronted UK Royal Research Ship James Cook, returning from a seven-week long deep sea mining exploration expedition in the Pacific Ocean.
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‘We can’t be Māori without the ocean’ — Quack Pirihi, Pacific activist against deep sea mining
My name is Quack Pirihi. I am an Aotearoa (New Zealand) activist and campaigner who is part of the Pacific delegation attending the International Seabed Authority (ISA) conference.
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Governments must not undermine historic Global Ocean Treaty by giving greenlight to deep sea mining
The 28th Session of the International Seabed Authority starts less than two weeks after the Global Ocean Treaty was agreed at the United Nations
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Standing up to fossil fuel oppression with courageous resilient women
I, being a woman and a mother, feel that strong connection to women in impacted communities. A woman represents to me - and I hope to you as well - the epitome of courage, strength, resilience and connectivity in society and the world. We are in this together!