Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/-Arctic-Rising--in-Rome-27MZIFVYTSFA.htmlConceptually similar'Arctic Rising' in RomeGP044OPCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in RomeGP044ORCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in RomeGP044OUCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in RomeGP044OVCompleted★★★★Arctic 30 Action during Putin's Visit in RomeGP0STO4YJCompleted★★★★Arctic 30 Action during Putin's Visit in RomeGP0STO4YKCompleted★★★★Homeless Polar Bear in RomeGP02FYNCompleted★★★★Protest by the Letter 'C' from the CDU (Christian Democratic Union) in RomeGP0STUA7KCompleted★★★★Protest by the Letter 'C' from the CDU (Christian Democratic Union) in RomeGP0STUA7LCompleted★★★★View AllGP044OQ'Arctic Rising' in RomeA polar bear stands by St. Peter's Basilica 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-Basilica of Saint Peter-Cities-Day-Greenpeace activists-KWCI (GPI)-Offshore drilling-Oil (fossil fuel)-Oil (Industry)-Outdoors-Polar bears-Save the Arctic (campaign title)-Street theatre actions-Sunny-Theatrical costumes-Urban areasShoot:'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)