Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/Earth-Summit-Action-in-Rio-de-Janeiro-27MZIFL5QGAI.htmlConceptually similarEarth Summit Action in Rio de JaneiroGP0Y55Completed★★★★★★Earth Summit Action in Rio de JaneiroGP0LU0Completed★★★★★★Earth Summit Action in Rio de JaneiroGP0MALCompleted★★★★★★★Earth Summit Action in Rio de JaneiroGP0NSJCompleted★★★★Earth Summit Action in Rio de JaneiroGP0D7JCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' at Rio+20 SummitGP044QECompleted★★★★★★'Arctic Rising' at Rio+20 SummitGP044QNCompleted★★★★Banner Action on Christ Statue in Rio de JaneiroGP01CKICompleted★★★★★★Banner Action on Christ Statue in Rio de JaneiroGP040OCompleted★★★★★★View AllGP01FGKEarth Summit Action in Rio de JaneiroGreenpeace activists hang the banner “RIO 10 = 2nd CHANCE?” across the arms of the Christ the Redeemer (on Corcovado) in Rio de Janeiro to protest against the world leaders’ failure to secure the future of the planet. The Earth Summit, held in Johannesburg,ended yesterday. “The outcome of the energy negotiations epitomises the failure of world governments to ensure a clean and sustainable future for the next generations. Governments did nothing to ensure that two billion people that live without electricity have access to clean, renewable energy,” said Marcelo Furtado, of Greenpeace. “The final text of this negotiation is the most evident icon against sustainability.” In the image, activists hanging a banner across the arms of Christ the Redeemer (on Corvocado).Locations:Brazil-Rio de Janeiro-South AmericaDate:5 Sep, 2002Credit:© Greenpeace / Marcio PenaMaximum size:3722px X 2459pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Aerial view-Banners-Christ the Redeemer-Climate (campaign title)-Climate change impacts-Day-Greenpeace activists-Iconic Landmarks-KWCI (GPI)-Monuments-Outdoors-StatuesShoot:Earth Summit Action in Rio de JaneiroGreenpeace activists hang the banner “RIO 10 = 2nd CHANCE?” across the arms of the Christ the Redeemer (on Corcovado) in Rio de Janeiro to protest against the world leaders’ failure to secure the future of the planet. The Earth Summit, held in Johannesburg, ended yesterday. “The outcome of the energy negotiations epitomizes the failure of world governments to ensure a clean and sustainable future for the next generations. Governments did nothing to ensure that two billion people that live without electricity have access to clean, renewable energy,” said Marcelo Furtado, of Greenpeace. “The final text of this negotiation is the most evident icon against sustainability.”
