Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/-Arctic-Rising--at-Sydney-Opera-House-27MZIFVYRGU0.htmlConceptually similar'Arctic Rising' at Sydney Opera HouseGP044NPCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' at Sydney Opera HouseGP044NOCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' at Sydney Opera HouseGP044NMCompleted★★★★Sydney Opera House in AustraliaGP02XBOCompleted★★★★Sydney Opera House in AustraliaGP02XBPCompleted★★★★'Save the Arctic' LEGO Scene in AustraliaGP0STOGY7Completed★★★★'Save the Arctic' LEGO Scene in AustraliaGP0STOGY8Completed★★★★'Save the Arctic' LEGO Scene in AustraliaGP0STOGY9Completed★★★★Forests Action Sydney (Australia : 2003)GP0102ECompleted★★★★★★View AllGP044NN'Arctic Rising' at Sydney Opera HouseA Polar Bear is 'rescued' from Sydney Harbour by 'surf life-savers'. The Greenpeace activist dressed as polar bear is there to demand immediate global action to protect the Arctic.The activity is part of the 'Arctic Rising' actions which follow the rising sun across the globe on the longest day, June 21st. Greenpeace is campaigning for a global sanctuary around the north pole, and a ban on oil drilling and unsustainable fishing in the wider Arctic.Locations:Australia-Oceania-SydneyDate:21 Jun, 2012Credit:© Tom Jefferson / GreenpeaceMaximum size:2500px X 1667pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Animal likeness-Climate (campaign title)-Day-Fishing (Industry)-Greenpeace activists-Iconic Landmarks-KWCI (GPI)-Offshore drilling-Oil (fossil fuel)-Oil (Industry)-Outdoors-Polar bears-Save the Arctic (campaign title)-Street theatre actions-Sydney Opera House-Theatrical costumesShoot:'Arctic Rising' at Sydney Opera HouseA Greenpeace activist dressed as a polar bear is 'rescued' from Sydney Harbour by 'surf life-savers'. The polar bear is demanding immediate global action to protect the Arctic. The activity is part of the 'Arctic Rising' where polar bears descend on famous buildings and landmarks across the world. The global actions follow the rising sun across the globe on the longest day, June 21st. On this day the sun never sets on the Arctic. Greenpeace is campaigning for a global sanctuary around the north pole, and a ban on oil drilling and unsustainable fishing in the wider Arctic.Related Collections:'Arctic Rising' Global Day of Action (Photo & Video)