2007-9-11

Introduction

Greenpeace, established in 1971, stands for positive change through action to defend the natural world. As one of the most influential environmental organizations in the world, Greenpeace stands for positive change through action to defend the natural world and promote peace. Greenpeace China was established in Hong Kong in 1997 and has since set up offices in Beijing and Guangzhou. Now together with Greenpeace of the other countries, Greenpeace China use research, lobbying, and quiet diplomacy to pursue our goals, as well as high-profile, peaceful actions to raise the level and quality of public debate.

Activities

1.In 2005, Greenpeace launched celebration events in Beijing at the date Kyoto Protocol came into effect, welcoming the dawn of a new era for climate protection.

Green Peace was celebrating the official effectiveness of Kyoto Protocol in Jingshan on February 16,2005

2.The Rainbow Warrior Asia Clean Energy Revolution Tour
In 2005, Greenpeace launched the Rainbow Warrior Asia Clean Energy Revolution Tour, which includes the Rainbow Warrior open days and exhibitions, to demonstrate the potential for the development of wind energy in China. We need to displace our dependence on burning fossil fuel for energy to save our next generation from the dangerous and accelerating impacts of climate change.

'Clean Energy Now', a slogan before Qinshan Power Plant by Green Peace members

Shantou Nan Wind Farm. Guangdong Province is one of rich wind resource reserve places in China, also the base of a number of large-scale wind farms in China

3.Green Peace Himalayan Tour

2007.4.20,Greenpeace Himalayan expedition team went to the Himalayas, made the witness and record about the glaciers retreating of world's highest peak. We challenge government and industry to take effective action improve the energy structure,to slow the global warming.

Green Peace Investigation Team witnessed and recorded the glacier thawing in world peak

Glacier thawing is obvious during the past four decades

Green Peace members witnessed the low level of the Rongbu River origin on April 25, 2007

Protect Our Water Source, Stop Global Warming-a banner held in the hands of Green Peace Himalayan Expedition Members and mountaineering guide in Zhongrongbu Glacier on April 29, 2007

Campaigns:

Greenpeace Campaigns in China:
1.Climate and Energy: we are committed to halting climate change caused by burning coal, oil and gas.
2.Toxics: we are committed to achieving a world free from hazardous chemical pollutants.
3.Food and Agriculture: we are committed to promoting agriculture that benefits the environment, farmers and consumers, and the production of safe and healthy foods to meet human needs.
4.Forests: we are committed to protecting the world's remaining ancient forests and the plants, animals and peoples that depend on them.