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Why the UNEP 1.5°C overshoot report must be an urgent call to action on climate change
The UNEP’s new report ‘Limiting Overshoot’ outlines a pathway called “overshoot, peak and decline” to minimise and adapt to the impacts of an exceedance and an eventual return to 1.5°C.
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The human, environmental and economic cost of the war on Iran
Six months into the US-Israeli war on Iran, people are paying the price in lives, environmental damage and higher bills. The crisis shows how dependence on fossil fuels leaves people exposed to volatile prices and future shocks.
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What the ‘natural’ disasters of 2026 reveal about climate change
Record-shattering global temperatures across land and sea are the grim reality of climate crisis, and the reason we need an immediate transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energies.
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The energy and environmental impact of AI and how it undermines democracy
How does AI affect the environment? From data centre pollution in New Jersey to economic threats in Ireland, we look at how the tech boom impacts global ecosystems.
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Climate change is a justice issue – these 6 charts show why
To reduce climate impacts and protect the most vulnerable, we must understand where emissions come from, who climate change is harming and how this intersects with other forms of injustice.
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Greenpeace sues Volkswagen for fuelling the climate crisis and violating future freedom and property rights
Car companies like Volkswagen need to take responsibility and act much faster to phase out the highly-polluting internal combustion engine, and decarbonise their activities.
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Glasgow first draft text revealed: “exceptionally weak” with no mention of fossil fuel phaseout – Greenpeace response
Thanks to blocking by fossil fuel interests, the first version of the official text, published by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, fails to acknowledge that fossil fuels are driving the climate crisis, nor does it make any commitment to tangible actions to end global reliance on coal, oil and gas.
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Environmental, Indigenous & human rights groups slam net-zero ‘smoke and mirrors’ at COP26
At the halfway point of COP26, leading Indigenous, environmental and human rights NGOs are criticising the focus on ‘net-zero’ targets due to their over-reliance on offsetting scams and unproven technology.
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Saudi Arabian negotiators move to cripple COP26 – Greenpeace response
Greenpeace International Executive Director Jennifer Morgan expresses grave concern at moves by the Saudi government to cripple the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow.
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If I can’t dance, I don’t want your revolution! 50 years of Greenpeace and Music
Throughout our fifty year history, Greenpeace has been lucky enough to work with some of the best-known bands and musicians on the planet, shining a light on the most important environmental issues of the time. Here are a few of the greatest hits.
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Thoughts for young activists
During this year — the 50th anniversary of Greenpeace — I've had occasion to speak with ecology and human-rights activists around the world. In some cases, young activists have asked my advice about how to achieve results.
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Green jobs must also be good jobs
An important initiative is giving voice to offshore oil and gas workers.
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COP26 Update: State of the talks so far (extended quote and briefing)
As we approach the end of week one at COP26, Greenpeace International Executive Director Jennifer Morgan summed up the state of the talks.
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Offsets taskforce hit by protests at COP26
Greenpeace chief challenges Carney’s taskforce at greenwash event.