The highest human rights court in the Americas has just delivered a landmark decision, stating that governments must take “urgent and effective actions” to protect people’s right to a healthy climate and that companies have an obligation to do their part. In an unprecedented move, the Court also recognized the right of nature and ecosystems to maintain their essential ecological processes. Learn more about this journey for justice and what this decision means
Dinosaurs went extinct before koalas, penguins... and #microplastics! For every animal alive today, microplastic pollution is a reality. That’s why it's time to turn off the plastic tap and end the age of plastic. Sign the petition to demand world leaders deliver a strong #PlasticsTreaty in August! Add your name: #BreakFreeFromPlastic #Plastics
This week Seville has been host to the 4th Finance for Development UN conference. Activists took to the streets the second night in a row to send a clear message: The people are resisting the billionaire takeover! It is time to resist! Video: Escuela de Activismo . . #TaxTheSuperRich #TimeToResist #MakePollutersPay #FFD4
Europe’s baking. Again. This is fossil fuel-driven climate chaos. Europe is the fastest-warming continent, yet so many European governments are still delaying action to phase out fossil fuels, hold corporate polluters to account, and adapt to this new reality. #ClimateCrisis #MakePollutersPay image
BREAKING: Greenpeace International begins groundbreaking anti-SLAPP case to protect freedom of speech “Energy Transfer’s attack on our right to protest is an attack on everyone’s free speech." —Greenpeace International Executive Director Mads Christensen
As millions face the harsh realities of climate collapse, #ElonMusk celebrates his birthday like it’s his planet to ruin. 🔥🌏 He is one of the richest men on Earth and symbolises how extreme wealth and power can be a threat to democracy, people and the planet. #TaxTheSuperRich Learn more👇 image
One of the UK's biggest firefighters unions just joined the #PollutersPayPact ✊ They are calling on ministers to tax polluters and be able to fund firefighting services, as they struggle to respond to growing climate impacts. Read more: You too can join the pact and #MakePollutersPay >> image
In a message to corporate bullies everywhere, Greenpeace International is heading to court in Amsterdam on July 2 to challenge a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) filed by oil pipeline giant Energy Transfer. This is a landmark test of the EU's new anti-SLAPP directive and could set a precedent that helps invalidate these abusive lawsuits. Learn more about the case ⤵️
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Barbados, France, Kenya, Spain, Benin, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Antigua & Barbuda supported by the European Commission, announced they will form a ‘solidarity coalition on premium flyers’ to raise funds for #climateaction & sustainable development. Read our full comment on
A symbol for an industry that puts profits over people, over nature, over our future: instead of cleaning up their mess, Croatian gas corporation INA pushes the story of this becoming an “artificial reef”. C’mon… Time to shut off gas for good. #StopFossilGas image