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Greenpeace UK appoints joint Executive Directors 

Greenpeace UK has appointed Areeba Hamid and Will McCallum as its new joint Executive Directors.  This is the first time in the decades-long history of the environmental group’s UK office that the role has been held by two people.  Areeba and Will take over…

How thriving oceans can help in the fight against climate change

It’s rare for a day to pass without yet another apocalyptic warning about the future of the Earth. Today was no exception with headlines stating that our oceans are in crisis. These headlines are alarming, but thankfully we have a unique opportunity to help the oceans recover and thrive.

Mya-Rose Craig standing on an ice floe holding a sign reading 'Youth strike for climate'

The most northerly youth climate strike ever!

What happens here in the Arctic affects the whole world - and often the people who have contributed least to climate change are the ones who are hurt by it the most. We have to act now.

Birds fly above crisp blue water with clumps of yellow grasses on a bright day.

What are the effects of climate change on biodiversity?

Climate change is dramatically shaping our world today. But its consequences are not limited to humans alone. It also has far-reaching effects on the world’s biodiversity. Let's explore how climate change and biodiversity are interlinked – and how tackling one can help the other.

Greenpeace ship amidst ice floes in the Arctic

About Greenpeace

Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Our vision is a greener, healthier and more peaceful planet, one that can sustain life for generations to come.  We are independent. We don’t accept any funding from governments, corporations…

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2022: the year in pictures

Greenpeace photographers captured another year of climate change, activism and the beauty of nature. Here are some of the best images from 2022.

A letter to the prime minister

The government has said it will cease engagement with Greenpeace following our peaceful protest last week. Greenpeace UK's co-executive directors Areeba Hamid and Will McCallum have sent this response to Rishi Sunak.

Follow tankers carrying Russian oil and gas, live on Twitter

In response to the invasion of Ukraine, many countries have taken steps to block shipments of Russian oil and gas. Now an amazing new Twitter tool allows anyone to see where tankers carrying Russian fuels are going – and where we need to cut our ties to fossil fuels.

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A glimmer of hope for our oceans

While the UK Government's contributions to the UN Climate Action Summit were underwhelming at best, there was one glimmer of hope hidden amongst their lack of ambition on climate – they stepped up to protect the oceans.