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Common Fisheries Policy reform: glimmer of light in a sea of darkness

Posted by Ariana Densham — 15 July 2011 at 3:43pm - Comments

On Wednesday the European Commission launched its proposals for a reform of the way Europe’s seas and fish are managed. After such a positive start back in 2009 when the Commission published its progressive green paper [PDF], it has been downhill ever since.

Article tagged as: CFP, common fisheries policy, discards, european commission, events, fish fight, fishing, Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, sustainable fishing, tuna

Will the UK government be a progressive voice on fisheries?

Posted by Ariana Densham — 13 July 2011 at 3:50pm - Comments
Fish in a net
All rights reserved. Credit: Alex Hofford / Greenpeace
Tonight Greenpeace and partners outline proposals for the CFP at the event The Future of EU Fisheries

The day those of us in fish world have been waiting for is upon us. Today the European Commission officially launched its proposals for a new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and finally we'll find out if Europe intends to meet its targets to recover our decimated fish stocks, or bend to the same political pressures of its 40 year history and failing put the environment first.

Article tagged as: CFP reform, common fisheries policy, discards, EU fisheries, events, fish fight, fishing, High Fearnley Whittingstall, richard benyon, tuna

Selfridges launch Project Ocean

Posted by Willie — 11 May 2011 at 6:00pm - Comments

There’s a big splash on Oxford Street today as Selfridges - the world’s best department store, on the busiest shopping street - has been taken over for five weeks to help save our seas with Project Ocean.

Article tagged as: African Voices, events, fish fight, fishing, Hugh Fearnly Whittingstall, marine reserves, oceans, overfishing, Project Ocean, Selfridges, sustainable fishing

There is more than one way to save the planet

Posted by Esther Freeman — 29 March 2011 at 5:47pm - Comments
Model on the catwalk
by-nc-sa. Credit: Ammar Abd Rabbo

In response to Rachel's recent blog about taking in part in direct actions in such a male-orientated world as Greenpeace, Esther explains that you don't necessarily have to climb tall buildings to have an impact.

Some women have a touch of the Lara Croft about them, but others - no matter how hard we try - would always prefer a nice bit of cake and a day out shopping to climbing up chimneys. Not that there is anything wrong with this – after all, there is more than one way to save the planet.

Article tagged as: activism, clothes, environment, events, fashion industry, fundraising, International Women's Day, swish, textiles

Sporting Events

Last edited 6 October 2011 at 5:10pm

Greenpeace is always looking for new ways to raise money for its campaigns – we have a small number of places in a few events across the UK but these are dwarfed by the sheer number of local events that occur around the country throughout the year. If you have been lucky enough to secure a place in one such event near you and would like Greenpeace to benefit then let us know.

Article tagged as: events, fundraising, sporting events

Gold Challenge 2012

Last edited 20 January 2012 at 1:05pm

2012 - what challenge will you set yourself?

We have teamed up with Gold Challenge to offer you the chance to run in the footsteps of the Olympic athletes!

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Flour Power

Last edited 22 October 2014 at 6:06pm

Flour Power Bake cakes, not the planet

Bake cakes - not the planet

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Come to the 'Train not Plane' party!

Posted by jossc — 15 July 2010 at 10:23am - Comments

We've won a great victory against the Heathrow third runway, but there are still plans to expand aviation elsewhere around the country. The airline industry needs to take on its fair share of emissions cuts. We should be thinking about reducing, not expanding aviation. We can start with journeys which can clearly be made through other means - by replacing domestic flights with an improved national train and coach network.

On Saturday 4 September, our friends at the Campaign against Climate Change are organising a 'Train not Plane' day of action in London and Manchester. It starts with a demonstration outside London's City Airport in the morning, supporting the local campaign to stop increased numbers of flights at the airport. This will be followed by a

Article tagged as: 3rd runway, aviation expansion, city airport, co2 emissions, events, manchester

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