• Faiza Oulahsen Bail Hearing at Court in Murmansk.

    Gazprom vs. Greenpeace Arctic 30

    Historically, overreaction by authorities — violence, arrests, jail — galvanises social movements, empowers individuals and strengthens organizations.

    Rex Weyler 4 min read
  • Golden Illusion

    GE 'Golden' rice is a genetically engineered (GE, also called genetically modified, GM) rice variety developed by the biotech industry to produce pro-vitamin A (beta-carotene). Proponents portray GE 'Golden' rice as a technical, quick-fix solution to Vitamin A deficiency (VAD), a health problem in many developing countries.

    Greenpeace International 1 min read
  • Virunga National Park in DRC © Greenpeace / Jan-Joseph Stok

    Cutting to the truth on Congo Basin deforestation

    The Congo Basin is home to the second largest tropical rain-forested area on earth. New research publicised this week suggests that the rate of deforestation in the region is actually slowing.

    Danielle Van Oijen 3 min read
  • Deep Seabed Mining

    The deep sea is a place of myth and mystery, filled with weird and wonderful life forms, and vital to the survival of our planet. But now, this mostly unknown world is facing large-scale industrial exploitation – as mining of the deep seabed for minerals fast becomes reality.

    Greenpeace International 1 min read
  • Czech Activists Uncover Illegal Logs from DRC © Ibra Ibrahimoviç / Greenpeace

    The lengths illegal wood will travel

    Look around and check if you see any wood surfacing. It might be a cupboard in your kitchen, your chair, or the desk you are reading this on. Then chances are you see tropical veneer.

    Danielle Van Oijen 3 min read
  • Annual Report 2012 cover

    Annual report 2012

    With the environmental crisis deepening and climate change impacts being felt across the globe, our work in 2012 proved increasingly more challenging and demanding.

    Greenpeace International 1 min read
  • Conflict Timber Action in Caen Port© Nicolas Chauveau / Greenpeace

    Danzer feels the bite as the FSC show its teeth

    To the layperson the world of forest certification is often a technical one that does not seem to operate at what could be called a breakneck pace. However, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has this week reached a landmark decision that fits the old adage that ‘good things come to those who wait’.

    Danielle van Oijen 3 min read
  • Oceans in the Balance

    Every second breath we take comes from the ocean. Billions of people rely on our oceans for their food and for employment. In return, we are plundering the oceans of fish, choking them with pollution and altering them forever with the impacts of human-induced climate change.

    Greenpeace International 2 min read
  • The need for a High Seas Biodiversity Agreement

    The Need for a High Seas Biodiversity Agreement

    The current way of managing the high seas puts short-term corporate interests before the long-term health of our oceans. Unless action is taken to restore and protect the health of our oceans, they will be unable to sustain life on Earth.

    Greenpeace International 1 min read
  • Cool IT Leaderboard

    Cool IT Leaderboard

    The Cool IT Leaderboard evaluates global IT companies on their leadership in the fight to stop climate change. The IT sector possesses the innovative spirit, technological know-how, and political influence to bring about a rapid clean energy revolution.

    Greenpeace International 1 min read