3. MissionMission
StatementStatement
Greenpeace is the leading independent
campaigning organization that uses peaceful
protest and creative communication to expose
global environmental problems and to promote
solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful
future.
4. BackgroundBackground
✤Greenpeace challenges the systems of power and privilege that destroy
the environment and place disproportionate, burdens on vulnerable
communities.
✤came together in 1971
✤Global headquarters are in Amsterdam
✤250,000 members in the United States alone
✤2.8 million supporters worldwide
✤Regional offices in 41 countries
✤All funding through individual contributions
5. AlaskaAlaska
AdventureAdventure
AdventureAdventure
A handful of determined activists leased a small fishing vessel,
called the Phyllis Cormack.
From Vancouver for Amchitka Island in Alaska
Mission was to protest U.S. nuclear testing off the coast of Alaska
with a brave act of defiance.
Intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard
Sailed into history by bringing worldwide attention to the dangers
of nuclear testing
Sparked public interests
7. What We Do...What We Do...
Stop global warming: A green internet, Save the arctic, polluter watch, Quit coal
Protect our oceans: Whale defenders, Marine reservers, ocean reports, seismic and
sonar testing
no new nukes: nuclear testing, nuclear victories, safety and security
Preventing chemical disasters: detox, go PVC-free, Save the bees
Promote sustainable agriculture: GMO industries, go organic, our current food
system, bees in crisis, bans and labeling.
8. What We have Done...What We have Done...
Activist and supporters have come together to….
1.) Ban commercial whaling
2.) Convince the world's leaders to stop nuclear testing
3.) Protect Antarctica
9. MAIN GOALS TODAYMAIN GOALS TODAY
Threat of global warming
Destruction of ancient forests
Deterioration of our oceans
Threat of a nuclear disaster
10. DO YOUR PARTDO YOUR PART
Greenpeace has indeed changed the world.
And we continue to make the world a better place.
Be a member!
http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/en/c
ampaigns/history/
