Greenpeace and their ‘mission to promote radical changes’
Greenpeace, the powerful organization derived by a small group of people on a boat determined to make change.
Founded in 1971, they were on a mission to stop US nuclear weapon testing in Amchitka Island.
Ever since, they have had many successful campaigns that have positively affected the climate.
Deep sea mining:
In 2023, Greenpeace helped delay deep sea mining by influencing the ISA council’s decision not to approve necessary regulations.
Deep sea mining is when the ocean's sea beds have their minerals and metals removed.
The metal deposits are essential to deep sea life and by mining the sea bed, it destroys biodiversity and could disrupt food chains in the Pacific.
Furthermore, the noise from the mining would travel far, which would therefore disrupt marine mammals, who communicate using sound and sensing.
This achievement led to a bigger success- being the Global Ocean Treaty.
This treaty ‘sets rules and tools for protecting ocean life over nearly half of our planet,’ according to the Greenpeace website.
Sand eel fishing:
As of recent, the group has been victorious in banning sand eel fishing in the UK.
This new ban imposed has helped protect the ocean’s ecosystem, as sand eels are vital to the UK’s marine life and especially the puffins- as it is a source of food for them.
30 x 30
By 2030, Greenpeace are aiming to protect at least 30% of the oceans.
This campaign is nicknamed as the 30 x 30 campaign.
Many may be wondering, ‘How can I help?’ and the answer is simpler than it may seem.
To help support Greenpeace and their campaigns, simply go to their website, and they have many options as to how people can offer their support.
People can join their campaigns and volunteer, make a one-off donation (or a monthly contribution), sign a petition and much more!
Let's hope that with the help of one another, we can achieve a greener future!!!
