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Virginia looks into the camera with a serious expression. She wears a tshirt with a climate justice slogan.

Activism

“My new home was a dream come true – then climate disaster struck”

Now I’m making sure fossil fuel companies are held responsible for the lives they’ve destroyed.

by Virginia Benosa-Llorin January 31, 2023

Yeb Saño stands in a forest, looking past the camera pensively.

Activism

“The typhoon ripped through my home town”: activists on why they’re taking action against Shell

For many of the activists and crew involved, this is personal. Here, they share what Shell’s climate crimes have taken from them and their communities.

by Greenpeace UK January 31, 2023

Aerial shot of Shell's ship with the giant oil platform on the deck, accompanied by a smaller escort ship.

Activism

How Greenpeace activists occupied a Shell platform heading for a major oil and gas field

Activists from climate-hit countries exposed Shell's reckless plans to drill for more oil and gas, as the company announced record profits. The protest was Greenpeace’s longest ever occupation of a…

by Greenpeace UK January 31, 2023

A row of activists hold up a large banner (message not visible). One activist looks into the camera with a determined expression.

Activism

Who does what on a Greenpeace protest?

There are dozens of roles that combine to make each Greenpeace action a success. Here are some of the things you can do as an activist.

by Greenpeace UK January 20, 2023

Activism

Five things people get wrong about activism

Everyone has a part to play in fighting the climate crisis, but there are lots of myths flying around that can stop people getting involved. Let's set the record straight.

by Greenpeace UK January 20, 2023

Traffic spreading bright yellow paint from the Arc de Triomphe onto surrounding roads, creating the shape of a sun when seen from above.

Activism

On action design and aesthetics of protest

Artist Harun Morrison interviews Greenpeace's Hannah Davey about art and activism.

by Harun Morrison, Hannah Davey January 11, 2023

A Greenpeace crew member in a hard hat and red boat suit pilots a small inflatable boat across a still ocean. A Greenpeace ship can be seen in the background.

Environmental justice

Why we’re sharing a vision of defiant hope

We believe that our biggest act of resistance is to stand together - full of passion and determined hope, united in our vision of the world we want to live…

by Greenpeace UK January 1, 2023

A swimmer floats in the sea, a short distance away from an oil rig. The flag they hold says

Climate change

We’re taking the government to court (again) over new oil and gas – here’s why

The government recently approved a new oil and gas licensing round, which would be a disaster for the climate. We believe their plan is unlawful too.

by Jack Bullett December 14, 2022

Protesters in red hold hands and dance across a road to block traffic and declare a climate emergency

Activism

I asked Greenpeace volunteers to define activism. Here’s what they said.

Dramatic and disruptive protests often hit the press and capture a snapshot of what being an activist means. But activism includes many types of action, whether you call yourself an…

by Leah Das November 15, 2022

Rooftops of British houses against an expanse of grey sky. Text reads

Climate change

Cost of Living documentary: watch the film

What happens when the government abandons the people it’s meant to serve? This film tells the story of the Rother Valley community as they try to support each other during…

by Greenpeace UK November 14, 2022