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Greenpeace occupies Straterra’s Wellington HQ in protest of Australian mining company Trans-Tasman Resource’s seadbed mining
Greenpeace activists have occupied the Wellington offices of the mining lobby group Straterra to protest plans to Fast Track its Australian client Trans-Tasman Resources’ (TTR) seabed mining in the South…
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Greenpeace’s Ships at the Frontline of Marine Conservation
Greenpeace has been at the forefront of marine conservation, working on both land and sea. Our ships have been crucial in conducting groundbreaking scientific research and challenging destructive industries in areas proposed for sanctuary status. We have also worked with governments, local communities, and global citizens to amplify the call for ocean protection.
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‘Too risky to proceed’: Endangered dusky sea snake a wake-up call for Woodside
SYDNEY/PERTH, Thursday 5 Sept 2024 — The dusky sea snake has been newly-listed as endangered by Federal Environment Minister Plibersek amidst mounting concern about the environmental impacts of Woodside’s Burrup…
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Pacific Islands Forum 2024: Deep Sea Mining, Australia in the hot seat and a glaring omission
What even is the Pacific Islands Forum?
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‘The risks are too great’: Tongan community rallies against deep sea mining as Pacific Forum Leaders meet
The 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) continues today in Tonga, local groups have staged a peaceful demonstration against deep sea mining in its capital Nuku’alofa, as global momentum opposing the destructive industry grows.
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Greenpeace calls for climate action, not empty rhetoric, as Pacific Leaders’ Forum kicks off in Tonga
As the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum kicks off today in Tonga, Greenpeace Australia Pacific is calling on the Albanese government to genuinely respond to the needs of Pacific island nations by increasing its ambition on climate finance and fossil fuels.
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The tide has turned: new Secretary General voted in at ISA
SYDNEY/KINGSTON, 2 AUGUST 2024 – Today the International Seabed Authority’s Assembly voted in secret ballot for the new Secretary General. In reaction to Leticia Carvalho winning the election for Secretary…
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Tuvalu joins growing chorus of nations seeking deep sea mining pause
SYDNEY / KINGSTON, Wednesday 31 July 2024 — In response to the Government of Tuvalu’s call for a precautionary pause on deep sea mining at the 29th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), currently underway in Kingston, Jamaica, the following quotes can be attributed to Greenpeace Head of Pacific Shiva Gounden:
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Action!
What do you get when you cross kids with paintbrushes and a passion for environmental change? You get ‘artivism’ – a powerful blend of art and activism that can transform hearts and minds.
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Greenpeace launches first dedicated ship in Australia-Pacific region, announces inaugural campaign
GOLD COAST, Monday 15 July 2024 — Greenpeace has today unveiled its first-ever ship to be permanently based in the Australia-Pacific region in a naming ceremony on the Gold Coast,…