Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/-Arctic-Rising--in-Rome-27MZIFVYT1UH.htmlConceptually similar'Arctic Rising' in RomeGP044OTCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in RomeGP044ORCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in RomeGP044OUCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in RomeGP044OVCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in RomeGP044OPCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in RomeGP044OQCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in ViennaGP044RPCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in ViennaGP044RRCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in ParisGP044U7Completed★★★★View AllGP044OS'Arctic Rising' in RomeA polar bear wonders in the area close to the Vatican City to demand immediate global action to protect the Arctic from destructive oil drilling. 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:Europe-Italy-RomeDate:21 Jun, 2012Credit:© Francesco Alesi / GreenpeaceMaximum size:2900px X 1933pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Animal likeness-Cities-Day-Drinking-Drinking water-Greenpeace activists-KWCI (GPI)-Offshore drilling-Oil (fossil fuel)-Oil (Industry)-Outdoors-Polar bears-Save the Arctic (campaign title)-Street theatre actions-Theatrical costumes-Urban areas-WaterShoot:'Arctic Rising' in RomeA Greenpeace activist dressed as a polar bear in Rome demands 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)