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IMPACT REPORT 2009
 
CONTENTS
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INTERVENING 3
How a plot of land can stand in the way of a third runway
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INVESTIGATING 6
How undercover work led to rainforest protection
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EXPOSING 7
What the real cost is of renewing nuclear weapons
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DOCUMENTING 9
How we enabled scientists to carry out vital research in the Arctic
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LOBBYING 11
Making a positive impact on energy policy in the UK
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ACTING 14
Taking action during the UN Copenhagen summit
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TRANSFORMING 15
Working with industry to protect the world’s oceans
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CONFRONTING 18
How we stood up against rainforest destroyers
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GLOBAL IMPACT 19
Taking action throughout the year, around the world
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SUPPORTING 21
How individuals make our achievements possible
There are various Greenpeace reports referenced in this publication. If you would like toreceive a copy by post or email please contact Louise Krzan on 020 7865 8175 or atlouise.krzan@uk.greenpeace.orgDesign: paul@hellopaul.com
Greenpeace takes action to defendthe natural world and promote peace. We are lawyers, lobbyists, scientists,sailors, researchers and above allactivists united by a common missionto protect our environment. Our effectiveness lies in our uniqueindependence from governmentand corporate funding. This is onlypossible through the generous andincredibly appreciated support byindividuals like you.
Cover image: Greenpeace in Greenland. Our ship the MY ArcticSunrise alongside the front section of the Petermann glacier.
©Cobbing/Greenpeace
 
‘I am proud to become part of an organisation that is ready to stand upto power, to master the science, to debate with the politicians, and to use all peaceful means possible to create a green and more equitable world’ 
Kumi NaidooInternational Executive Director
Hello and welcome to our impact report for 2009
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It was an incredibly busy year for Greenpeace,and a successful one too.Here in the UK and internationally we saw some greatsteps forward on some of the most pressing issuesfacing our planet. From the rainforests of Brazil to the supermarket shelvesof tuna, we’ve seen real progress.Kumi comes to Greenpeace with a strong background of social justice campaigning.Our independence from government and corporate donations is central to ourability to act. And we safeguard this independence vigorously. At the same time,we are totally dependent on you, and all the other people who are generousenough to support our work through donations of money and time. I hope you
John Sauven
Executive Director, Greenpeace UK
our new International Executive Director, (pictured below). From South Africa,
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