Climate change is an undeniable reality that is dramatically shaping our world today. Its impacts are profound, from rising temperatures and melting ice caps to extreme weather.But its consequences are not limited to humans alone.

The natural world is a vibrant kaleidoscope of life. This is what we refer to as ‘biodiversity’. It includes a web of around 8.7 million species, from tiny ocean plankton to land and sea mammals.It is a complex life support system that has been billions of years in the making.

What is sustainability? Sustainability is a way of using resources that could continue forever, like renewable energy.A sustain-able activity is able to be sustained without running out of resources or causing harm.. If something is unsustainable, it means it’s using up resources faster than they’re being replaced.

The main cause of climate change is burning fossil fuels – such as coal, oil and gas – to produce energy and power transport.. Along with other human activities, like cutting down forests and farming, this releases heat-trapping pollution called greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, warming the planet and destabilising the climate.. The world is …

Major legal win on oil drilling. A Greenpeace-supported court case on oil drilling has ended with a big win for the climate. UK fossil fuel projects will no longer be allowed to ignore the emissions from burning the fossil fuels they extract.

Apr 12, 2022 · If you’ve heard the call to protect the planet, you’re not alone.Many of us are taking action to help stop climate change from getting worse. We’re getting wise. Making small steps to transform our lives and holding people in power to account. …

Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by a small group of concerned individuals, who set sail to Amchitka island off the coast of Alaska to try and stop a US nuclear weapons test. Their old fishing boat was called “The Greenpeace”. Today, Greenpeace is present in over 40 countries around the world. Our movement is growing every day and our commitment to realising our vision is as strong as ever.

The main ways to stop climate change are to pressure government and business to:. Keep fossil fuels in the ground.Fossil fuels include coal, oil and gas – and the more that are extracted and burned, the worse climate change will get.

Nov 8, 2024 · COP29 takes place from Monday 11th to Friday 22nd of November in Baku, Azerbaijan. What to watch out for at COP29 A new climate finance package, plans to make polluters pay Finance is a cornerstone of global cooperation on climate change, and at the heart of the grand bargain underpinning the Paris Agreement. Developed countries […]

Greenpeace is working towards a greener, healthier and more peaceful world – one that can sustain life for generations to come. Powered by individual donations, dedicated volunteers and millions of supporters, our campaigns combine cutting-edge science, investigative journalism, political lobbying, mass mobilisation and creative peaceful protests.