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Annual Report 2022
2022 brought with it a world of polycrisis: pandemic, drought, floods, wildfires, a war in Europe and, once again, the threat of nuclear weapons. Yet, out of every crisis comes opportunity, including for transformational change.
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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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Antarctic Ocean Commission fails again to agree action plan on ocean protection
The Antarctic Ocean Commission has once again failed to find a path forwards to protect the Antarctic’s waters.
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Greenpeace responds to the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact
President Macron’s Summit for a New Global Financing Pact ends with limited progress to make polluters pay for the escalating costs of the climate crisis, including support for a levy on shipping emissions. But governments failed to commit to concrete and ambitious action to make the fossil fuel industry pay.
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BREAKING: Greenpeace activists climb coal excavator to protest against Czech mine extension
Greenpeace wants to put a bright spotlight on the imminent climate destruction at Bílina. ČEZ's intention to prolong the life of this mine will create climate shockwaves across Europe and the wider world if it is not stopped.
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Blockade of toxic waste tanker in Norway ends after 3 days
“We have spent almost 3 days and 3 nights exposing Equinor’s illegal and irresponsible export of toxic waste. This poison from the Norwegian oil industry is killing the ocean in Denmark, and it has to stop."
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Why the surge of climate change cases in front of international courts and tribunals matters
2023 is witnessing a new phenomenon in the climate justice movement — the surge of climate justice cases in front of international courts and tribunals. Here is what it means:
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UN Ocean Treaty formally adopted, as the race to ratification begins
The historic UN Ocean Treaty has been formally adopted in New York after the Treaty text was agreed in March 2023.
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How we got an Global Ocean Treaty – and what comes next
It has taken decades, but we finally have a Global Ocean Treaty that can deliver the protection the oceans desperately need.
