Greenpeace recognises the measures outlined by nsw environment minister matt kean to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent by 2030 as a step in the right direction, although far steeper cuts are needed in the wake of the recent bushfire crisis. Greenpeace usa is the united states affiliate of greenpeace, an international environmental. Save the arctic from shell and its russian friends. Together, we can save this beautiful region and declare the high arctic a global sanctuary for all life on earth. Saving the arctic is environmentalisms biggest challenge yet greenpeace needs the support of millions if it is to save the arctic from destruction by the oil industry john sauven. Come together, to save the arctic greenpeace australia. Unsurprisingly this literature is closely related to the end of the cold war, which carried hopes for new cooperation between former enemies. Save the artic campaigns succ ess in making lego forgo its collaboration with shell. Because what happens in the arctic doesnt stay in the arctic.
This short film for greenpeaces ongoing save the arctic campaign, imagines the consequences an oil spill would have on the fragile environment, through a series of 2d animated transitions projected onto ice. All together for the save the arctic campaign its the new greenpeace s campaign against the arctic drilling. The pristine arctic, home of the polar bear is under threat, please help us to protect these beautiful polar bears and their homes before its too late. Come together, to save the arctic greenpeace australia pacific. The task at hand is not prohibiting development in the region. Aug 02, 2015 per the international energy agency, the arctic holds an estimated 4 billion barrels of liquids and over 1,680 tcf of natural gas yet to be discovered, % of the global oil resource and 30% of. In 1979, these offices merged into one entity to become greenpeace usa.
My name will be among at least two million that greenpeace is taking to the pole and planting on the seabed 4km beneath the ice. Save the arctic ask world leaders to create a global sanctuary in the uninhabited area around the north pole, and a ban on oil drilling and industrial fishing in arctic waters. Greenpeace australia pacific save the arctic facebook. The success of the first greenpeace voyage relied on the support of thousands of people.
The conversation focuses on the mediatized activist practices that greenpeace engaged in in their save the arctic campaign and their efforts to end the collaboration between lego and shell through the campaign lego. Join the movement that is making a difference and show the world that you will stand for the arctic for as long as it takes. May 27, 2014 over five million people are now telling these companies that arctic drilling isnt worth the risk, either to the environment or their own reputation. Arctic oil video and a petition with 522,000 names. Greenpeace has had environmental issues at the core of its mission since it was founded in 1971, when a small group set sail from vancouver, canada to witness nuclear testing greenpeace, 2014a.
Greenpeace is calling for a ban on offshore oil drilling and unsustainable industrial fishing in the arctic, as well as a protected sanctuary around the north pole. An analysis of legos response to an attack on its partnership with royal dutch shell maryclaire schulz strategic communications elon university abstract in 2014, greenpeace launched an attack on a 50year brand partnership between danish toy company lego and royal dutch shell, an oil and gas corporation. You could sell your wares at craft fairs to raise money for the campaign or give them as awareness raising gifts, as well as. Thats why ive joined greenpeace s campaign to create a legally protected sanctuary around the north pole and a ban on oil drilling and industrial fishing in arctic waters. What sets greenpeace apart are our methods for bringing about positive change.
These brand partnerships may be formed to combine positive attributes and. But corporations are intent on trying to drill there. The melting arctic is under threat from oil drilling, industrial fishing and territorial conflict. And with the world growing warmer, arctic ice is melting even faster, threatening their safety and way of life. In 2014, greenpeace supporters helped to bring the arctic sunrise home. For millennia people lived in the arctic alongside some of the most elusive and majestic animals, and in some of the toughest conditions anywhere on earth.
Save the arctic is a greenpeace campaign to protect the arctic, principally by preventing oil drilling and unsustainable industrial fishing in the area completely, surrounded by an arctic environmental economicszone. Greenpeace urges lego to end shell partnership and save the. Legos logo merged with shell sebastian klein explains climate change in the arctic greenpeace, 2015 advertisement. Save the arctic anthropotechnic greenpeace and their. Greenpeace uk limited is our campaigning organisation, and as such is unable to be a charity. Take a journey into the arctic and explore for yourself its natural wonders, the threat of the encroaching oil industry, and follow the struggle to save. It is one of the oil and gas supermajors and the thirdlargest company in the world measured by 2018 revenues and the largest based in europe. Aug 24, 2012 saving the arctic is environmentalisms biggest challenge yet greenpeace needs the support of millions if it is to save the arctic from destruction by the oil industry john sauven. A heartwrenching commercial by greenpeace for its save the arctic campaign. Jul 11, 2014 greenpeace had taken issue with legos offshore drilling themed toy set, created in conjunction with shell and featuring its logo, and last monthas part of a larger campaign to save the arctic from offshore oil and gas drillinginitiated an effort designed to expose and end the relationship.
Greenpeace has been campaigning to save the arctic for a number of years. After greenpeace activists attempted to scale the prirazlomnaya drilling platform on 18 september 20, as part of a protest against arctic oil production, russian authorities seized the greenpeace ship the arctic sunrise in international waters in the russian exclusive economic zone on 19 september 20, arrested the crew at gunpoint, towed the ship to murmansk, and detained the crew of 28. Climate change has already removed at least 75 percent of arctic summer sea ice volume at rates never before experienced in human history. The history of an international environmental organization frank zelko research fellow, ghi in the early 1970s, the united states congresss house subcommittee on fisheries and wildlife conservation held a series of hearings on the sub. When i am reading the stories of the first greenpeace voyage, i feel deeply inspired. Our scientific research laboratories, managed by greenpeace international, are based at exeter university. Choose shell over greenpeace for arctic oil and natural gas. Interview with ruth davis, greenpeace international part 23. Ludovico einaudi elegy for the arctic official live. Jul 03, 2012 greenpeace s save the arctic video in this short video produced by greenpeace, a homeless polar bear wanders around london, ignored by everyone and forced to forage for food. Greenpeace project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Greenpeace recently started a save the arctic campaign. A major oil spill one as bad as bps deepwater horizon in the gulf of mexico is almost inevitable as long as the oil giants are allowed to operate there, posing a huge threat to indigenous communities and polar bear. In the arctic campaign we opened a totally new way to challenge the idea of building the future of a nation on oil production.
Jun 18, 2015 greenpeace canadas response to shell oils risky lust for arctic ocean oil has been the save the arctic campaign a petition driven action that so far has gathered over seven million signatures making it one of the most effective and far reaching signature drives weve ever seen here at environews and weve seen a lot. The problem an oil spill in the arctic would be a catastrophe. The greenpeace logo should only be shown in either black or white on save the arctic material. Hi all, me too coming and joining you all for this very interesting campaign. A verdict is expected in early january and we hope for a good outcome for the arctic it would be a bold move for the court, but a right one given the threat we face from arctic drilling and climate change. But if you want to add the greenpeace logo, they should both be aligned in the same way, with the save the arctic logo larger and stacked on top of the greenpeace one. Take a journey into the arctic and explore for yourself its natural wonders, the threat of the encroaching oil industry, and follow the struggle to save the arctic.
This case describes the two leading environmental ngos. In june, greenpeace, the environmentalist organization, launched a campaign to save the arctic. Travelling on board greenpeace ship arctic sunrise on the eve of a significant event for the future of the arctic. How 6 women did something incredible to save the arctic hi you have to watch this video. The melting arctic is under threat from oil drilling, industrial fishing and conflict. Save the arctic anthropotechnic greenpeace and their exercises in defense of mother nature for the last decade, there has been a growing interest for the arctic in international relations literature. Greenpeace asked us to restyle their save the arctic website.
It discusses these organizations different approaches to the preservation of the arctic ocean. Jul 20 oil giant, shell has just admitted some of its drilling vessels, including the noble discoverer, have failed to. On monday 22nd april she visited us at neals yard in covent garden to pose for photos with her adoring fans, and raise awareness of greenpeaces save the arctic campaign, encouraging people to sign the petition to ban offshore drilling around the north pole. In 2018 we galvanised a global movement of people determined to save our seas. Greenpeaces save the arctic campaign has flaws anchorage. Arctic sunrise and esperanza travelled a total of 77,882 nautical miles around the world, and welcomed. There are various greenpeace reports referenced in this publication. A conversation about mediatized activism, greenpeace, lego, and shell. Greenpeace and 8 million supporters persuaded mcdonalds, russias ocean trawlers, and even a norwegian fishing organization to jointly commit to ban highly destructive bottom trawling in the arctic. We cant afford to drill for more oil if we want a hope of keeping temperature rise to below 1. From 1972 to 1974, greenpeace directed its attentions toward french. Save the arctic home to incredible wildlife, from mysterious narwhals to majestic polar bears, the arctic also strongly influences the planets climate and weather. Save the arctic a new chapter of the greenpeace story.
The communication of greenpeace campaign strategies of nonprofit organisations and their effectiveness regarding the public using the example of greenpeace charlotte sievers master of communication thesis report no. Already in the past 30 years, weve seen areas of arctic sea ice melt that are larger than norway, sweden and denmark combined. It is my hope that our peaceful protest in london today will draw attention to shells reckless arctic drilling plans. It asks to what extent these two organizations, with very similar goals but very different strategies, should collaborate. Difference between friends of the earth and greenpeace. Follow the north pole expedition in real time, check the interactive map. The arctic craft kit is designed to ignite your imagination and get you creating. The fact that at this very moment we are writing a new chapter of the story amazes. Share on facebook share on twitter share via email. Suggested by wmg now playing 80s party music song welcome to jurassic park from jurassic park john williams 1993 universal pictures film music. Prior to joining wri, she was head of greenpeace internationals. Sep 06, 2012 in this podcast, tom fries talks with ruth davis, senior political advisor at greenpeace international, about the particular policies that greenpeace is looking for, how the save the arctic campaign fits in to the broader portfolio of greenpeaces activities, and why it is that greenpeace feels people outside the arctic should have a. In the early 1970s greenpeace emerged as part of a radical response to the nuclear arms race.
To have even a chance of saving the rapidly melting arctic, we need to keep fossil fuels in the ground. How six women did something incredible to save the arctic. Thats great but you can only save the arctic by saving its ice. Hjemlos isbjorn i london ft jude law og radiohead where will the polar bears go. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests. Greenpeace urges lego to end shell partnership and save the arctic shells arctic program has faced fierce criticism since 2012. I believe that time is now and that place is the arctic. After 3 millions views, greenpeace save the arctic lego. Vivienne westwood save the arctic greenpeace campaign. Around the world, individuals and communities are joining together to oppose. See more ideas about save the arctic, arctic and climate change.
Save the arctic is a greenpeace campaign to protect the arctic, principally by preventing oil drilling and unsustainable industrial fishing in the area completely, surrounded by an arcticenvironmental economicszone. This animation has been created for save the arctic campaign by greenpeace, in order to raise awareness on the arctic situation. Saving the arctic is environmentalisms biggest challenge yet. Greenpeace blocks two major oil rigs to save the arctic. How was greenpeace s save the arctic campaign received in the arctic itself. Specifically, they want to create a global sanctuary around the north pole and establish bans on offshore oil drilling and industrial fishing in the arctic. And, unfortunately, it is now clear that this can no longer be achieved through emissions reductions alone. Again we need you to join the thousands of voices that have been raised to say save the arctic. Westwoods green campaigna long supporter of preserving the earth, designer vivienne westwood has teamed up with greenpeace for a campaign to help save the arctic. Musicians, actors and models including georgia may jagger, jerry hall, george clooney, chris martin and monty pythons terry jones and terry gilliam pose for andy gotts in a series of port. Companies like gazprom and shell want to drill for oil, put. Saving the arctic is environmentalisms biggest challenge.
The arctic sea ice is vanishing at record speed to unprecedented lows due to climate change. We invite you to become a greenpeace craftivist, to use your creativity to spread the word about the save the arctic campaign. The russian arctic is fast becoming the new battleground where the fight to save the arctic will be won or lost. Greenpeaces shard ascent reminds us of the power of civil.
Greenpeace supporters, allies and friends also took to the streets to call for climate justice, helped transform the supply chain of one of the largest, most wellknown companies in the world and drew important attention to the horrible practices taking place on the high seas. The arctic is more impacted by global warming than any other place in the world. June 2012 greenpeace launched save the arctic campaign at the united. The arctic is under pressure from oil companies seeking to exploit its fossil resources. Greenpeace environmental trust is a registered charity, number 284934. They see the melting of the sea ice, not as a warning, but as a business opportunity. Sign the petition to join your voice to the movement of millions who believe that the arctic belongs to all of us and must be protected by us all.
Greenpeaces save the arctic campaign starts official. Taiwan tightens rules on 1,300 longdistance fishing ships you and 8 million others join our call to save the arctic 12. Thats why ive joined greenpeaces campaign to create a legally. Save the arctic, a project by greenpeace environmental trust. Nowhere is climate change more obvious than in the arctic. Apr 18, 20 read more on why we should stop shell from touch the arctic, and know how you can help. Their aim was to increase conversion rates, build a responsive website optimized for different devices, make it as easy as possible to sign and create petitions, improve the interface with facebook connect, and respond to greenpeaces multilingual and multinational identity by ensuring easy modification and implementation of. In 2016 greenpeace nordic as a part of the global greenpeace movement further intensified campaigning to stop climate change, to put an end to the coal and oil age and to save the arctic and the forests.
Greenpeaces save the arctic video environment the guardian. Jul 20 oil giant, shell has just admitted some of its drilling vessels, including the noble discoverer, have failed to meet the air quality standards which were. Trained at the conservatorio verdi in milan, einaudi began his career as a classical composer, later incorporating other styles and genres such as pop, rock, folk, and world music einaudi has composed the scores for a number of films and television productions. Black ice a documentary about the greenpeace arctic 30. In this short video produced by greenpeace, a homeless polar bear wanders around london, ignored by everyone and forced to forage for food. The save the arctic movement asks world leaders to create a global sanctuary in the uninhabited area around the north pole, and to ban oil drilling and destructive fishing in arctic waters. In that same period 16 million shellbranded lego sets were sold. The case lasted seven days and featured the people vs. Royal dutch shell plc, commonly known as shell, is a britishdutch oil and gas company headquartered in the netherlands and incorporated in the united kingdom.
Voiced by jude law and with a soundtrack from radiohead, the film highlights the plight of the arctic. Andy gotts photographs 60 celebrities wearing the tshirt designed by vivienne westwood. Greenpeace save the arctic campaign lego and shell. Real world conversations will in all likelihood be much shorter and more basic, but the notes below provide the answers should a more in depth conversation develop.
Greenpeace s new save the arctic campaign is based on the unbalanced idea of the arctic as virgin, uninhabited territory. Aerial view of an ice floe from greenpeaces expedition to document arctic sea ice reaching the lowest level on record. Today climate change and oil drilling pose an extreme threat to this vitally important icy ecosystem. Between the melting icecap and the imminent threat of oil drilling, its more than just climate change on the line.