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Team Aurora with Time Capsule in Norway

The Arctic ambassadors, Kiera Kolson from Canada, Renny Bijoux from the Seychelles, Josefina Skerk from Sweden and Ezra Miller from USA, with a specially designed time capsule and a banner reading "Save the Arctic." A Greenpeace team will trek to the North Pole, carrying with them the time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

'Flag for the Future Lowered to North Pole Seabed

Team Aurora prepare to lower the time capsule into the icy waters at the North Pole. From L-R are: Josefina Skerk, a Swedish-Sami student and member of the Sami Parliament in Sweden; Renny Bijoux from Seychelles — a nation under grave threat from climate change; 20-year-old musician and Hollywood actor Ezra Miller; Kiera Dawn Kolson of the Tso’Tine-Gwich’in nations in Northern Canada. A “flag for the future” is attached to the glass and titanium time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. A banner behind reads "Save the Arctic."

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

"Flag for the Future" Lowered to North Pole Seabed

Underwater picture showing a time capsule being lowered to the seabed at the North Pole. A “flag for the future” is attached to the glass and titanium time capsule containing the signatures of nearly three million people who wish to protect the Arctic, including actors, musicians, artists and business leaders. Greenpeace is calling for the region, currently under threat from climate change, oil companies, industrial fishing and shipping to be declared a global sanctuary and free from exploitation.

© Gavin Newman / Greenpeace

'Flag for the Future Lowered to North Pole Seabed

A Greenpeace team gather ceremoniously as the time capsule is lowered into the icy waters at the North Pole. A “flag for the future” is attached to the glass and titanium time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

'Flag for the Future Lowered to North Pole Seabed

A Greenpeace team prepare to hoist a time capsule to the seabed at the North Pole. A “flag for the future” is attached to the glass and titanium time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

'Flag for the Future Lowered to North Pole Seabed

Detail of the time capsule photographed at the North Pole. A “flag for the future” is attached to the glass and titanium time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. A Greenpeace team will lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

Team Aurora Arrives at the North Pole

A Greenpeace encampment at the North Pole, shortly after the team's arrival. The Greenpeace team has brought a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

Team Aurora Arrives at the North Pole

Renny Bijoux from the Seychelles, an Arctic ambassador with the North Pole expedition team, waves a 'Save the Arctic' banner upon arrival at the North Pole. He is part of a team who has brought a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

'Flag for the Future Lowered to North Pole Seabed

A Greenpeace team drill a hole in the ice for the time capsule to be lowered to the North Pole seabed. A “flag for the future” is attached to the glass and titanium time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

'Flag for the Future Lowered to North Pole Seabed

A Greenpeace team prepare a crane to hoist a time capsule to the seabed at the North Pole. A “flag for the future” is attached to the glass and titanium time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

'Flag for the Future Lowered to North Pole Seabed

A Greenpeace team prepare a crane to hoist a time capsule to the seabed at the North Pole. A “flag for the future” is attached to the glass and titanium time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

'Flag for the Future Lowered to North Pole Seabed

A Greenpeace encampment at the North Pole. The Greenpeace team has brought a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

'Flag for the Future Lowered to North Pole Seabed

A Greenpeace team drill a hole in the ice for the time capsule to be lowered to the North Pole seabed. A “flag for the future” is attached to the glass and titanium time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

'Flag for the Future Lowered to North Pole Seabed

A Greenpeace team prepare a crane to hoist a time capsule to the seabed at the North Pole. A “flag for the future” is attached to the glass and titanium time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

Team Aurora Arrives at the North Pole

A Greenpeace encampment at the North Pole, shortly after the team's arrival. The Greenpeace team has brought a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

'Flag for the Future Lowered to North Pole Seabed

A Greenpeace team prepare a crane to hoist a time capsule to the seabed at the North Pole. A “flag for the future” is attached to the glass and titanium time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

'Flag for the Future Lowered to North Pole Seabed

The time capsule is lowered into the icy waters at the North Pole. A “flag for the future” is attached to the glass and titanium time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

'Flag for the Future Lowered to North Pole Seabed

Detail of the time capsule photographed at the North Pole. A “flag for the future” is attached to the glass and titanium time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. A Greenpeace team will lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

Team Aurora Arrives at the North Pole

Renny Bijoux from the Seychelles, an Arctic ambassador with the North Pole expedition team, shows the North Pole coordinates. He is part of a team who has brought a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

Team Aurora Arrives at the North Pole

Josefina Skerk, a member of the Sami community in Sweden, on arrival at the North Pole. She is part of a Greenpeace team who has brought a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

Team Aurora Arrives at the North Pole

Renny Bijoux from the Seychelles, an Arctic ambassador with the North Pole expedition team, celebrates their arrival at the North Pole. The team has brought a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

Team Aurora Arrives at the North Pole

A selection of ‘flags for the future’ are hung as bunting to temporarily decorate the ice at the North Pole. These flag designs were submitted as part of a global competition. The winning flag design is attached to a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic, and will be lowered to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

En Route to the North Pole

Josefina Skerk from Sweden, an Arctic ambassador with Team Aurora, during a trek with Greenpeace. A Greenpeace team is trekking to the North Pole, carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

En Route to the North Pole

A Greenpeace team is trekking to the North Pole, carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

En Route to the North Pole

Adam Shore, Greenpeace Lead logistics coordinator, takes a break during the trek with Greenpeace. A Greenpeace team is trekking to the North Pole, carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

En Route to the North Pole

A Greenpeace team is trekking to the North Pole, carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

En Route to the North Pole

A Greenpeace team is trekking to the North Pole, carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

En Route to the North Pole

A Greenpeace team is trekking to the North Pole, carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

En Route to the North Pole

Actor Ezra Miller, an Arctic ambassador with the North Pole expedition team, during a trek to the North Pole. He is part of a team carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

En Route to the North Pole

Adam Shore, lead logistics coordinator, braves the Arctic conditions. He is part of a Greenpeace team trekking to the North Pole, carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

En Route to the North Pole

Gianluca “Gionny” Morini, Greenpeace communications coordinator, pitches a tent on the ice. He is part of a Greenpeace team trekking to the North Pole. They are carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

North Pole Expedition Begins at Barneo Base

Josefina Skerk, from Sweden, in traditional Sami dress at Barneo base in the high Arctic. She is one of the four young ambassadors about to trek to the North Pole. They are carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

North Pole Expedition Begins at Barneo Base

A husky from the ice camp greets the North Pole expedition team as they make departure preparations at Barneo base in the high Arctic. The team is preparing to trek to the North Pole. They are carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

North Pole Expedition Begins at Barneo Base

Renny Bijoux from the Seychelles, an Arctic ambassador with the North Pole expedition team, at Barneo base in the high Arctic. He is part of a team preparing to trek to the North Pole. They are carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

North Pole Expedition Begins at Barneo Base

Actor Ezra Miller, an Arctic ambassador with the North Pole expedition team, at Barneo base in the high Arctic. He is part of a team preparing to trek to the North Pole. They are carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

North Pole Expedition Begins at Barneo Base

James Turner, Head of Communications for the Arctic Campaign, at Barneo base in the high Arctic. He is part of a team preparing to trek to the North Pole. They are carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

North Pole Expedition Begins at Barneo Base

The North Pole expedition team make final departure preparations at Barneo base in the high Arctic. The team is preparing to trek to the North Pole, carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

North Pole Expedition Begins at Barneo Base

The North Pole expedition team make final departure preparations at Barneo base in the high Arctic. The team is preparing to trek to the North Pole, carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

North Pole Expedition Begins at Barneo Base

Gianluca “Gionny” Morini, Greenpeace communications coordinator, makes a call as the North Pole expedition team makes final departure preparations at Barneo base in the high Arctic. The team is preparing to trek to the North Pole, carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

Ezra Miller at Barneo Base

Actor Ezra Miller with the North Pole expedition team makes final departure preparations at Barneo base in the high Arctic. The team is preparing to trek to the North Pole, carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

Kiera Kolson in Norway

Kiera Kolson is a young Tso’Tine-Gwich’in woman from Denendeh, Canada. Kiera is one of the four young ambassadors about to trek to the North Pole. They are carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

Ezra Miller in Norway

Actor Ezra Miller from the US, is one of the four young ambassadors about to trek to the North Pole. They are carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

Josefina Skerk in Norway

Josefina Skerk, a member of the Sami community in Sweden, is one of the four young ambassadors about to trek to the North Pole. They are carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

Renny Bijoux in Norway

Renny Bijouxs from the Seychelles, is one of the four young ambassadors about to trek to the North Pole. They are carrying with them a time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace

Team Aurora with Time Capsule in Norway

The Arctic ambassadors, Kiera Kolson from Canada, Renny Bijoux from the Seychelles, Josefina Skerk from Sweden and Ezra Miller from USA, with a specially designed time capsule. A Greenpeace team will trek to the North Pole, carrying with them the time capsule containing 2.7 million names of supporters who wish to protect the Arctic. They plan to lower the capsule and a ‘flag for the future’ to the seabed beneath the North Pole.

© Christian Åslund / Greenpeace