Netherlands – Greenpeace climbers hang a banner at the entrance of Hoog Catharijne shopping mall, beneath the iconic domed roof at Utrecht Central Station, reading “THIS YEAR, JUST NOTHING” to draw attention to the impact of overconsumption around Black Friday.
Brazil – Organized by the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), a huge march brought together Indigenous people and activists in the streets of Belém, the host city of COP30. Carrying the message “We Are the Answer,” the demonstration marked “Indigenous Peoples’ Day at COP30,” promoting climate debate and the defence of the rights and territories of Indigenous peoples.
Australia – Greenpeace Australia Pacific activists have scaled and blocked the coal ship Yangze 16, bound for the world’s largest coal port, the Port of Newcastle, during the Rising Tide People’s Blockade, deploying a banner with a message to the Australian government: “Phase Out Coal and Gas”.
South Africa – Greenpeace Africa activists sent message to world leaders from Johannesburg’s Constitution Hill: #TaxTheSuperRich for people and planet! Activists are gathered at the ‘We the 99’ People’s Summit ahead of the G20.
Germany – Greenpeace activists protest for a change in the meat industry at the German meat congress in Mainz, away from a climate-damaging and animal-cruel, cheap-meat production.
Brazil – Brazilian artivist Mundano delivered, in partnership with Greenpeace a striking art installation to demand world leaders take bold action for forests at COP30. Mundano wrote the message “COP30: Rise for Forests” with transparent ink, and used ashes taken from forest fires in the Amazon to reveal the text.
Turkey – The budget discussions of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change began on 27 November. Greenpeace Türkey is calling for the budget to include measures ensuring tax and climate justice, drawing attention to the subsidies provided for fossil fuels in front of the Soma Coal Power Plant.
Brazil – Organized by the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), a huge march brought together Indigenous people and activists in the streets of Belém, the host city of COP30. Carrying the message “We Are the Answer,” the demonstration marked “Indigenous Peoples’ Day at COP30,” promoting climate debate and the defence of the rights and territories of Indigenous peoples.
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Oslo, Norway – The newly elected Norwegian government[1] today ruled out deep sea mining licenses in Arctic waters until at least the end of 2029. The agreement to stop all exploration and exploitation of deep sea minerals was confirmed after pressure from the environmental movement and hard negotiations from the green opposition parties in Norway.
Haldis Tjeldflaat Helle, Deep Sea Mining Campaigner, Greenpeace Nordic said: “Deep sea mining in Norway has once again been successfully stopped. We will not let this industry destroy the unique life in the deep sea, not in the Arctic nor anywhere else.”
Norway will also cut all public funding for government-led mineral mapping, marking a major shift in its stance on deep-sea mining. Once one of the mining industry’s strongest proponents, the Norwegian government is now moving to halt both exploration and exploitation in its own waters.
The decision is another blow to a deep sea mining industry whose viability has come under repeated strain before even going into business. In November, Cook Islands authorities announced deep sea mining applications in the Pacific nation’s waters would be subject to five year extensions, delaying mining in the region until at least 2032.
Haldis Tjeldflaat Helle added: “This must be the nail in the coffin for the deep sea mining industry in Norway. Any government that is committed to sustainable ocean management cannot support deep sea mining. Now Norway must step up and become a real ocean leader, join the call for a global moratorium against deep sea mining, and bring forward a proposal of real protection for the Arctic deep sea.”
Louisa Casson, Deep Sea Mining Campaigner, Greenpeace International said: “Millions of people across the world are calling on governments to resist the dire threat of deep sea mining to safeguard oceans worldwide. This is yet another huge step forward to protect the Arctic, and now it is time for Norway to join over 40 countries calling for a moratorium and be a true ocean champion.”
[1] The former government parties agreed to stop the first licensing round for deep sea mining in the Arctic after an international campaign and budget negotiations with Norway’s Socialist Left party in 2024. Since then, Norway has formed a new government, and after hard negotiations from green opposition parties (the Reds, the Socialist Left Party, and the Green Party) it was clear that the pause will continue for at least another four years, a move towards ending the industry in Norway. Contacts:
Sol Gosetti, Global Media Coordinator, Stop Deep Sea Mining campaign, Greenpeace International: sol.gosetti@greenpeace.org, WhatsApp +44 (0) 7380845754
The colours, voices and strength of the people occupied the city of Belém during the two weeks of COP30, in the Brazilian state of Pará. While the climate negotiations ended without presenting a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels and global deforestation, frustrating environmentalists and civil society organizations, the “outside COP” made history.
On the eve of COP30, Greenpeace projected a message to delegates at the UN Climate Summit in Belem.
The occupation of Belém’s streets and waters leaves a legacy for the next conferences: the guarantee of social participation as a determining factor for concrete progress in defending the planet and the climate.
The People’s Summit, held at the Federal University of Pará (UFPA), brought together thousands of people and representatives of social movements. Over the course of a week, panels and discussions on the climate crisis were held, highlighting the importance of financial support for projects and communities that keep the forest standing and of tackling inequality as a path to mitigating the consequences of the climate crisis.
At the end of the first week of COP30, Greenpeace joined thousands of people at the Global Climate March in Belém. Greenpeace carried messages such as “Respect the Amazon” and “Make Polluters Pay.” The Global Climate March was organized by civil society organizations and Indigenous Peoples’ groups from several parts of the world.
The Rainbow Warrior III, Greenpeace’s ship, also joined this wave. The boat remained docked very close to the Summit, during the two weeks of COP30.
Greenpeace brought together women who defend the Amazon and the environment in a safe and inspiring space to strengthen connections, share experiences, and set the agenda for women in the fight for the protection of territories, waters, and the forest. A light, powerful, and cultural moment that reinforces the importance of women on the front lines of defending life.
The ship hosted events and exchanges with Indigenous leaders, youth movements, and climate activists as well as opened its doors so the people of Belém could learn more about our activism and about the global campaign “Respect the Amazon”, which has already mobilised more than half a million people around the world.
Almost 4,000 people visited the iconic Greenpeace ship, Rainbow Warrior, on the first weekend of Open Boat activities in Belém, host city of COP30. Docked at the Federal University of Pará, the vessel had public visitations on November 8th and 9th, sharing our commitment to a greener and fairer world for all forms of life.
The Rainbow Warrior also took part in the barqueata organised by the People’s Summit, in which more than 200 boats occupied the Guamá River with the motto “From the Amazon to the world: end inequality and environmental racism. Climate justice now!”
The iconic Greenpeace ship joins over 200 vessels in Belém, in a symbolic act to open the People’s Climate Summit at COP 30. Different social movements joined the action, entitled “From the Amazon to the World: End Inequality and Environmental Racism, Climate Justice Now!”, including indigenous movements representatives. The goal is to pressure world leaders for climate justice for all.
Similarly, the Global Climate March brought more than 40,000 people to the streets of the capital of Pará. Both moments registered the strength of the unity of the peoples and showed how popular mobilization can put pressure on the negotiations.
At the end of the first week of COP30, Greenpeace joined thousands of people at the Global Climate March in Belém. Greenpeace carried messages such as “Respect the Amazon” and “Make Polluters Pay.” The Global Climate March was organized by civil society organizations and Indigenous Peoples’ groups from several parts of the world.
This was also the Climate Conference with the largest Indigenous presence ever recorded. Thousands of Indigenous people and leaders brought to governments, in different spaces and circumstances, the demarcation of territories as the main demand to contain the climate crisis.
At the end of the first week of COP30, Greenpeace joined thousands of people at the Global Climate March in Belém. Greenpeace carried messages such as “Respect the Amazon” and “Make Polluters Pay.” The Global Climate March was organized by civil society organizations and Indigenous Peoples’ groups from several parts of the world.
In the second week of COP30, the Brazilian government announced progress in the process of demarcating 20 Indigenous Lands. Four were ratified, ten declared and six had their boundaries established, representing millions of hectares protected. A victory that reflects years of mobilization by Indigenous peoples and reinforces the demand made during the Indigenous March at the COP: “We Are the Answer – demarcating lands protects forests and confronts the climate crisis”.
At the end of the first week of COP30, Greenpeace joined thousands of people at the Global Climate March in Belém. Greenpeace carried messages such as “Respect the Amazon” and “Make Polluters Pay.” The Global Climate March was organized by civil society organizations and Indigenous Peoples’ groups from several parts of the world.
This was, without any doubt, the People’s COP. And this is essential for any progress in the climate agenda. After all, there is no possible climate debate without including those who truly know how to protect forests and the climate.
The iconic Greenpeace ship joins over 200 vessels in Belém, in a symbolic act to open the People’s Climate Summit at COP 30. Different social movements joined the action, entitled “From the Amazon to the World: End Inequality and Environmental Racism, Climate Justice Now!”, including Indigenous movements representatives. The goal is to pressure world leaders for climate justice for all.
And this is precisely why the mobilisation that made Belém even more colourful during the global negotiations remains firm, nurturing the possibilities created by COP30 so they can sprout, take root and blossom into the changes and actions we need.
Organized by the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (Apib), the march brought together Indigenous people and activists in the streets of Belém, the host city of COP30. Carrying the message “We Are the Answer,” the demonstration marked “Indigenous Peoples’ Day at COP30,” promoting climate debate and the defense of the rights and territories of Indigenous peoples.
The 30th annual UN climate talks have ended, with a last minute grasp at forest action and fumble on a fossil fuel phaseout.
The final agreement
The first week of the climate talks in the Amazon showed cautious optimism with proposed plans of forward motion on a fossil fuel phase out and forest protection.
At the halfway point, civil society turned out with Indigenous Peoples and allies to march in the streets of Belém, demanding change and calling on their governments to step up climate ambition during the final week of negotiations.
Organized by the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (Apib), the march brought together Indigenous people and activists in the streets of Belém, the host city of COP30. Carrying the message “We Are the Answer,” the demonstration marked “Indigenous Peoples’ Day at COP30,” promoting climate debate and the defense of the rights and territories of Indigenous peoples.
But the passion people showed on the streets did not translate into courage in the hallways of the negotiations. The first COP in the Amazon rainforest was long awaited as a turning point, to deliver an action plan to end forest destruction by 2030 and a Global Response Plan to address the 1.5°C ambition gap. But, despite an objection raised during the final plenary by Colombia and other Latin American countries over a lack of progress in climate mitigation, the final agreement produced neither result and did little to advance climate finance overall or push developed countries to commit public funding for the years ahead.
Greenpeace joined other NGOs and allies to participate in a silent banner drop in the Blue Zone, with a banner reading 1.5 Under Threat, Time to Act!
What started with strong hope and promise ended without any actionable roadmaps to end forest destruction and the burning of fossil fuels. Geopolitical divisions and the interests of billionaires, climate polluters and nature destroyers again spoke louder than the thousands of people calling for action in the streets of Belém.
Resist. Rise. Renew.
At the end of COP30, Greenpeace sends a message from the front of the COP30 venue with a banner reading “Resist – Rise – Renew”.
After three years in a row of having to navigate tight guidelines for peaceful protest and action at COPs, people power in Belém met the moment. From creative art performances to marches, civil society relentlessly made its presence felt both inside and outside of the COP venue.
In the 10th anniversary year of the Paris Agreement, Greenpeace constructed an Eiffel Tower replica made up of cardboard boxes with the sign ‘Fragile. Handle With Care’ to symbolise how the 1.5°C limit agreed in Paris is under threat.
Brazilian artivist Mundano delivered, in partnership with Greenpeace a striking art installation to demand world leaders take bold action for forests at COP30. Mundano wrote the message “COP30: Rise for Forests” with transparent ink, and used ashes taken from forest fires in the Amazon to reveal the text.
After a dramatic pull and tug, COP31 next year will be in Turkey in the coastal city of Antalya, and share the presidency with Australia.
COP30 set a high bar, only to disappoint in the end, but the weak outcome does not do justice to the full story of what happened in Belém: the biggest Indigenous participation at a climate COP and the powerful protests organised by civil society, demanding action for people and planet that will persist until climate justice is delivered.
At the end of the first week of COP30, Greenpeace joined thousands of people at the Global Climate March in Belém. Greenpeace carried messages like “Respect the Amazon” and “Make Polluters Pay”. The Global Climate March was organised by civil society organisations and Indigenous Peoples groups from several parts of the world.
Netherlands – Greenpeace climbers hang a banner at the entrance of Hoog Catharijne shopping mall, beneath the iconic domed roof at Utrecht Central Station, reading “THIS YEAR, JUST NOTHING” to draw attention to the impact of overconsumption around Black Friday.
Brazil – Organized by the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), a huge march brought together Indigenous people and activists in the streets of Belém, the host city of COP30. Carrying the message “We Are the Answer,” the demonstration marked “Indigenous Peoples’ Day at COP30,” promoting climate debate and the defence of the rights and territories of Indigenous peoples.
Australia – Greenpeace Australia Pacific activists have scaled and blocked the coal ship Yangze 16, bound for the world’s largest coal port, the Port of Newcastle, during the Rising Tide People’s Blockade, deploying a banner with a message to the Australian government: “Phase Out Coal and Gas”.
South Africa – Greenpeace Africa activists sent message to world leaders from Johannesburg’s Constitution Hill: #TaxTheSuperRich for people and planet! Activists are gathered at the ‘We the 99’ People’s Summit ahead of the G20.
Germany – Greenpeace activists protest for a change in the meat industry at the German meat congress in Mainz, away from a climate-damaging and animal-cruel, cheap-meat production.
Turkey – The budget discussions of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change began on 27 November. Greenpeace Türkey is calling for the budget to include measures ensuring tax and climate justice, drawing attention to the subsidies provided for fossil fuels in front of the Soma Coal Power Plant. 
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