GREENPEACE

♦GreenPeace

Greenpeace is an international , economically and politically independent environmental organization that uses non-violence and confrontation to expose and find solutions to global environmental problems.

Greenpeace was founded in Vancouver , Canada in 1973 when a group of activists taking nonviolent direct action against nuclear weapons testing in Amchitka U.S. , a volcanic island in the Aleutian Islands west of Alaska.

In Argentina , Greenpeace office was created in 1987 . Greenpeace is headquartered in Amsterdam and has over 40 offices worldwide .

In Argentina , there is an office in the City of Buenos Aires with a staff of over 40 people divided into different areas: Executive Management , Campaigns Unit , Policy Unit , Public Mobilization , Communication, Fundraising , Logistics and Administration.

To maintain its independence , Greenpeace does not accept any contributions from companies , governments or political parties and are only funded through the contribution of 3 million individuals worldwide and 80,000 in Argentina .

Our accounting records are audited annually and publish an annual presentation of our expenses to ensure the transparent use of funds that partners bring .

At Greenpeace we assume political position other than the protection of the environment .

Since its founding in 1971 , Greenpeace maintains complete independence from any political affiliation or economic interest.

Greenpeace has contributed to many positive environmental changes in Argentina and around the world .

In 2007 , Greenpeace claims to have three million members worldwide . "With them , the organization tries to cope with the increasing environmental degradation of the planet . "

The highest decision-making body of Greenpeace 's international council, consisting of a representative from each of the state sections , which is elected by the board of your country.

" To ensure proper coordination, there is an international office in Amsterdam, working with 31 national sections. "

Greenpeace 's role is to preserve the environment.

Greenpeace has played a significant awakening in the public interest in environmental degradation.

Greenpeace helps citizens and governments to preserve the environment . Some industries will begin to show more open to alternative suggestions and Greenpeace, recognizing that solutions can provide them benefits.

Many Greenpeace campaigns have managed to eliminate a problem, or at least that is start walking in the right direction .Over the years, Greenpeace has carried out his duties from the Antarctica to the Arctic , through the Atlantic , the Pacific , the waters of the Amazon, the Mediterranean Sea, the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico .

MEDIA USED BY GREENPEACE TO ACHIEVEMENT OF ITS FUNCTIONS .

Today, Greenpeace is integrated to meet environmental protection with :

7 vessels .

2 helicopters.

# 30 speedboats

1 balloon.

SOME OF THEIR MOST IMPORTANT MEDIA AND SPECIAL FEATURES .

MOBY DICK º boat used in defense of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.

º MV ONLY : Boat with veterinary hospital.

º GONDWANA : Used for campaigns Antarctica.

º MV GREENPEACE : Used for campaigns to Amazon.

º BELUGA boat anti - fire patrol inland water .

ACCOMPLISHMENTS THAT HAVE FOLLOWED THE ROLE OF PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT .

1972 trought out nuclear tests in Amchitka , Alaska.

No 1975 France ends atmospheric testing with .

º 1982 The European Community prohibits the importation of fur seal pups .

º 1982 The International Whaling Commission establishes an indefinite moratorium on commercial whaling.

No 1987 The Federal Republic of Germany prohibits the use of lead in gasoline

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