An illegal intervention in international waters, a solar powered mosque in Jakarta, and a headache for a global meat giant in Amsterdam. Here are a few of our favourite images from Greenpeace work around the world this week.
Netherlands – Greenpeace Netherlands activists have disrupted the first-ever shareholder meeting of meat giant JBS in the Netherlands. At the Sheraton Hotel at Schiphol Airport, where the meeting took place, activists hung a banner dripping with fake blood that read: 'JBS: Keep your bloody business out of Africa'. A massive banner with the same message was displayed in the hotel lobby. Activists entered the meeting hall, where Greenpeace Director Marieke Vellekoop personally served an information request to the JBS CEOs. This document formally signals that Greenpeace Netherlands is taking legal action against the company. The goal of the legal battle is to block JBS's destructive expansion plans in Nigeria.
International Waters off the coast of Greece – Crew members from the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise provide support to vessels in the Global Sumud Flotilla which, on the evening of 29th April, were illegally seized in international waters by Israeli forces as the flotilla attempted to break the long standing illegal blockade of Gaza.
Israeli forces boarded vessels in the Global Sumud Flotilla and illegally detained approximately 175 peaceful individuals in international waters, 45 nautical miles west of the Greek island Kythira and 600 nautical miles from Gaza, according to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Flotilla organisers. Crew of the Arctic Sunrise confirms that many vessels are left abandoned and severely damaged at sea.
With the Arctic Sunrise, Greenpeace has been providing logistical support to the flotilla. The Arctic Sunrise is currently in Greek territorial waters where it is supporting 32 vessels and escorting them to get safely at anchor in Crete, Greece. Greenpeace will attend to technical and maritime issues, and medical support where needed.
Colombia – Greenpeace Colombia unfurls a banner on the beach of Santa Marta, reading "Sol y viento: Futuro Energetico" ("Sun and Wind: The Energy Future") during the First Conference on Transitioning away from fossil fuels, organised by the governments of Colombia and the Netherlands.
Indonesia- To commemorate International Workers' Day (May 1st), Greenpeace Indonesia, part of the Labor Movement with the People (GEBRAK), calls for the fulfillment of basic workers' rights amidst the multi-layered crises that increasingly pressures people's lives: from economic instability, soaring living costs, the climate crisis, and global conflict. Amid these overlapping pressures, one thing is certain: Workers Deserve Better!
USA – In a play on the Washington Post's famous slogan "Democracy Dies in Darkness," Greenpeace activists challenge that "Democracy Dies by Billionaire" with a lit up message in front of the Washington Post's Office. The action marks World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2026. Since Billionaire Jeff Bezos has taken over control of the news outlet, climate and environmental coverage has dramatically declined, no doubt due to cuts to climate, environment and energy reporters.
DRC – Volunteers in Mbandaka brought together 30 teachers and administrative staff from three primary schools for an orientation session on the mini-campaign "Climate Guardians: Children's Voices to Protect the Congo Basin Forest." This phase focused on the identification of pilot schools, structuring of educational calendars, and launch of the mini-campaign activities. It also marked the close of phase one and prepared the next steps, including mentoring 25 Climate Guardians, creating school gardens, and launching student-led environmental activities.
Indonesia – Greenpeace volunteers install solar panels at the Jami Keramat Luar Batang Mosque, North Jakarta. Greenpeace Indonesia installed solar panels at the mosque as part of a community-based renewable energy initiative, opening access to clean energy for the community and supporting the acceleration of a just energy transition.
Croatia – Greenpeace activists transformed part of central Zagreb square into a sun, next to a large banner: "Sun lowers bills". We emphasized that fossil fuels and global conflicts increase uncertainty and drive inflation. The solution is right here, at home. It's time for Croatia to shift to renewable energy, especially solar, where Croatia has immense potential.
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