Who we are

Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action.

Some people look at a forest, and all they see is lumber. But there are millions more who see a home, a heritage, a future. Around the globe, we are standing up for our communities, and we are holding governments and corporations accountable. Whether on the streets or at the ballot box, we hold the real power when we work together.

Our vision

We believe optimism is a form of courage. We believe that a billion acts of courage can spark a brighter tomorrow.

To that end we model courage, we champion courage, we share stories of courageous acts by our supporters and allies, we invite people out of their comfort zones to take courageous action with us, individually in their daily lives, and in community with others who share our commitment to a better world.

A green and peaceful future is our quest. The heroes of our story are all of us who believe that better world is not only within reach, but being built today.

Greenpeace activists peacefully protesting in front of the Ukrainian krill trawler 'More Sodruzhestva' in the Bransfield Strait near Greenwich Island, Antarctic. © Paul Hilton / Greenpeace
Thirty Greenpeace activists occupy a palm oil refinery © Dhemas Reviyanto / Greenpeace
Climate March at the UN Climate Conference COP23 in Bonn. © Greenpeace

Who we are

Our Values

Greenpeace uses non-violent creative action to pave the way towards a greener, more peaceful world, and to confront the systems that threaten our environment.

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Our Plan

In the next three years, we want to change the way we humans relate to nature and to each other. We’ll dismantle the broken systems and global power structures that have failed us.

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Our History

In 1971, our founders set sail to an island in the Arctic. Their mission? To stop a nuclear bomb. It was a journey that would spark a movement and make history.

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Our Offices

With 27 independent national/regional organisations, we work directly with communities on the frontlines as they protect the environments they call home.

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Our Global Structure

Greenpeace is a global network of independent national and regional Greenpeace organisations (NROs) and Greenpeace International as a coordinating organisation.

How we’re structured

Our Governance

Meet our Board of Directors, see how our Management Team is structured, learn about our Open Information Policy, read our financials, and learn how our campaign issues get agreed upon.

How we’re governed

Our Legal Unit

Greenpeace International’s Legal Unit consists of a team of specialised lawyers that provide independent legal advice to the global Greenpeace network.

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Our Annual Report

Greenpeace International is proud to be part of a global network of independent Greenpeace organisations and we are happy to report back on our work.

Read our 2019 Annual Report

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We can’t do it without your help. Donate today or consider remembering Greenpeace in your will.

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There are lots of ways to get involved with Greenpeace. Contact your local office to see if you can volunteer.

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