Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/-Arctic-Rising--in-Mexico-City-27MZIFVY3DRN.htmlConceptually similar'Arctic Rising' in Mexico CityGP044QVCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in Mexico CityGP044SRCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in MontrealGP044SSCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in Mexico CityGP044SQCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in Niagara FallsGP044Q6Completed★★★★'Arctic Rising' in Niagara FallsGP044Q8Completed★★★★'Arctic Rising' in MontrealGP044SOCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in MontrealGP044STCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in Washington, D.CGP044S3Completed★★★★View AllGP044QW'Arctic Rising' in Mexico CityA Greenpeace activist dressed as a polar bear at Mexico City’s Metropolitan Cathedral demands immediate global action to protect the Arctic. He holds a sign reading "#SavetheArctic." 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:Central America-Mexico-Mexico CityDate:21 Jun, 2012Credit:© Diego Uriarte / GreenpeaceMaximum size:1667px X 2500pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Animal likeness-Cathedrals-Climate (campaign title)-Day-Fishing (Industry)-Greenpeace activists-KWCI (GPI)-Offshore drilling-Oil (fossil fuel)-Oil (Industry)-Outdoors-Polar bears-Public engagement-Save the Arctic (campaign title)-Signs-Street theatre actions-Theatrical costumes-Urban areasShoot:'Arctic Rising' in Mexico CityGreenpeace activists dressed as polar bears in Mexico City demand 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)
