{"id":66685,"date":"2024-08-20T06:36:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T22:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-dev.greenpeace.org\/philippines\/?page_id=66685"},"modified":"2024-08-28T20:05:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T12:05:21","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/philippines\/about-us\/our-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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A journey of environmental activism and impact<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our journey is one of resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of a better, more sustainable world. This page takes you through the milestones that have shaped us, the victories that have powered our resolve, and the campaigns that continue to move our mission forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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History: How it all began<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The roots of Greenpeace can be traced back to 1971, when a small group of courageous activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, to protest nuclear testing in Alaska. This bold act of defiance marked the birth of Greenpeace, an organization that would grow into a global force for environmental protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greenpeace Philippines was officially established in March 2000, bringing the organization\u2019s mission to Southeast Asia. From our humble beginnings, we have worked tirelessly to address the most pressing environmental challenges that Filipinos face, from protecting our oceans and the air we breathe to advocating for climate justice and a plastic-free future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What we\u2019ve done: Victories in the Philippines and beyond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, Greenpeace Philippines has been at the forefront of environmental activism, achieving significant victories that have had a lasting impact on both the local and global stage. Here are some of our most notable achievements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n