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Greenpeace

Greenpeace is an international non-governmental environmental organization which evolved from the peace movement and anti-nuclear protests in early 1970s.

Greenpeace has offices in over forty countries and a coordinating body in The Netherlands. It makes the news headlines with campaigns on worldwide issues such as global warming, deforestation, overfishing, commercial whaling, genetic engineering, and anti-nuclear issues. It does not accept funding from governments, corporations or political parties. Any recent DW content tagged "Greenpeace" will appear below on this page.

Indonesians sue government over worsening air pollution 05.07.2019

Indonesian capital Jakarta has the worst air quality in Southeast Asia, according to a study by Greenpeace and AirVisual IQ organizations. In recent weeks, Jakarta's PM2.5 air pollution level has reached 152, which is way above the 35 benchmark considered "unhealthy" by environmentalists.
Peru Amazonas Illegaler Goldbergbau im tropischen Regenwald

Food giants failing on pledge to stop deforestation 11.06.2019

Greenpeace says some of the world's biggest companies are on course to break their promise to end net deforestation by 2020. The Consumer Goods Forum, which includes Nestle, Unilever and Coca-Cola, made the pledge in 2010.
Nordsee Greenpeace-Aktivisten bei Stena Dee ARCHIV

Greenpeace activists stop BP oil rig in North Sea 10.06.2019

A group of environmentalists have occupied a 27,000 ton oil rig to prevent it being installed off the coast of northern Scotland. They are demanding that BP shut down drilling operations and invest in renewable energy.

Coal a hot topic in Australian elections 17.05.2019

Coal is one of Australia's biggest exports, but it's also a major contributor to climate change. And that's become the mos important topic in the country's impending elections.
Norwegen Greenpeace Protest Bohrinsel West Hercules

Greenpeace activists climb aboard oil rig in Norwegian Arctic 29.04.2019

Greenpeace activists have scaled an oil rig that is due to drill in Norway's most northern well. It comes as Greenpeace prepares to appeal a case it lost to the Norwegian state over environmental violations.

MOIA ride-sharing launches in Hamburg 24.04.2019

A more customizable route than public transport, and cheaper than a taxi — MOIA's electric minibuses collect up to 6 passengers with similar journeys. But can this ease congestion in city centers?

Nestle: activists confront company about its plastic waste 12.04.2019

One of the most pressing issues of our time is the impact of single-use plastics on our lives. Last month, the European Parliament supported a wide-ranging ban on single-use plastics - in an attempt to counter pollution from discarded items that end up in oceans and landfills. Now, environmental group Greenpeace says the world's biggest food group isn't doing enough.
Hambacher Forst Aktivisten im Regen

German coal exit plan will save Hambach Forest, activists say 26.01.2019

German green groups have welcomed a proposal for Germany to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2038 to curb climate change. They say it's a clear sign the embattled Hambach Forest won't be felled after all.

'We have less than a decade to solve climate change' 22.01.2019

Greenpeace Executive Director Jennifer Morgan says that if we don't change our economies within the next ten years, we will fail to keep temperatures from rising. At the WEF in Davos she called on leaders to take action.
Atomkraftwerk Bugey Nahe Lyon

French environment petition raises 1.7 million signatures 25.12.2018

Despite the yellow vests winning a reprieve from a hike in fuel taxes, millions of French people want more done to fight climate change. Their legal case for lower carbon emissions could take several years.
China Kohlegrupe in Shanxi

Climate change action in China is 'about science and not politics' 18.12.2018

After COP24, there are big questions remaining about the global response to climate change. DW spoke with Li Shuo, who coordinated Greenpeace's engagement on the UN climate negotiations, about China's important role.
Nord Stream 2 - Insel Rügen

Nord Stream 2 pipeline row just got dirty 13.12.2018

The green movement has very little in common with US President Donald Trump. But both are moving against the beleaguered Nord Stream 2 pipeline that is now being built to send Russian gas to Europe.
Deutschland Demonstration - Kohle Stoppen - Klimaschutz jetzt

Germany protests call for leadership on climate action 01.12.2018

From Berlin to Cologne, protesters have gathered to demand more from the government in the fight against climate change. Greenpeace said Germany must lead, and that means phasing out coal by 2030.
Equador Bananen

Living Planet: The pesticide cycle 23.08.2018

Thanks to the invention of pesticides, fresh foods can be imported from every corner of the world, available everywhere at anytime. But this comes at a price: Overuse of pesticides in agriculture can seriously damage our environment — and our health.
Frankreich Genmais der US Firma Monsanto Symbolbild

Living Planet: Don't underestimate the danger of pesticides 23.08.2018

In an interview with DW, Franziska Achterberg from Greenpeace EU says many farmers rely too heavily on pesticides, allowing pesticide residues to enter our environment, food and bodies. But how dangerous is it really?
Faces of climate change Kumi Naidoo

Veteran South African activist Kumi Naidoo to lead Amnesty International 31.07.2018

Days before he took up the top job at Amnesty, Kumi Naidoo summited Mount Kilimanjaro for charity. The seasoned activist usually linked to a worthy cause is the first African to lead the human rights group in many years.
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