Kateřina Roušalová 05/01/23

GREENPEACE
Ensure the ability of the Earth to nurture life in all its diversity

Climate & Energy

Each year brings more and
more record-breaking
temperatures. And while the
planet warms, extreme
weather events like droughts,
oods and hurricanes become
more common. Catastrophic
climate change can only be
avoided if nations rapidly cut
their greenhouse gas
emissions, while moving to an
ef cient energy system based
fully on renewable energy. The
European Union remains one
of the world’s most carbon
About Greenpeace
polluting regions, second only An independent global campaigning network founded in
to China and the United States. Canada in 1971 currently based in Brussels, they monitor and
analyse the work of the institutions of the European Union,
Democracy & expose de cient policies and laws, and challenge decision-
Europe makers to implement solutions that work for people and the
planet. Greenpeace focuses its campaigning on worldwide
The European Union is home
issues such as climate change, deforestation, over shing,
to half a billion people, and is
one of the largest economies
commercial whaling, genetic engineering, and anti-nuclear
in the world, with issues. It uses direct action, lobbying, research, and ecotage to
environmental and social achieve its goals. Greenpeace is known for its direct actions
impacts far beyond its borders. and has been described as one of the most visible
The EU must work to protect environmental organisations in the world. It has raised
people, nature and the planet. environmental issues to public knowledge, and in uenced
To protect our planet our both the private and the public sector. Greenpeace European
governments must also protect
Unit is part of the international Greenpeace network, active
democracy. People have a
in over 55 countries worldwide.
right to be heard, to organise,
to protest and to take part in
the decisions that will
determine our future.

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 Kateřina Roušalová 5. ledna 2023

The issues they work on

Apart from climate & energy and democracy & Europe
Greenpeace is focused on:

Nature & Food

Industrial farming has a huge impact on the climate, the local
environment and our health. Synthetic pesticides and
fertilisers pollute our soil and the air we breathe, while
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deforestation to make space for intensive farming and meat
Greenpeace do not discriminate production fuels greenhouse gas emissions. People have the
in employment opportunities or right to diverse, healthy and a ordable food that doesn't
practices on the basis of age, harm our natural environment.
ancestry, citizenship, colour,
disability, ethnicity, family or Po ution
marital status, gender identity or
Dangerous chemicals and plastics threaten our water, air, land
expression, national origin,
and ultimately the health of all living beings. Many are
political af liation, race, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, veteran
knowingly released into the environment, causing disease,
status, or any other legally mutation and stunted fertility. Even newborn babies enter the
protected characteristics. world contaminated with poisonous chemicals inherited from
their mothers. The slow accumulation of such substances in
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the environment, food chain and our bodies is a serious
• Volunteer problem. Greenpeace does not oppose the use of chemicals,
but is against the release of dangerous ones, especially when
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there are safer alternatives.
Greenpeace is people.
Worldwide, they are powered by
passionate individuals working
together for a greener world.
Whether in a staff role at
Greenpeace International or in
one of our national/regional
entities, a volunteer with the
actions team, or an intern keen to
learn, everyone plays a special
part in the global campaigning
network. People can help
growing the network of people
willing to take action for the
environment. Share the content.
Send emails to friends. Talk about
campaigns and make sure your
friends know how you are making
a difference.

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