'Arctic Rising' in Paris

An ice sculptor carves a polar bear in front of the Eiffel Tower, Paris. Greenpeace demands 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.

Unique identifier: GP044R7

Type: Image

Shoot date: 21/06/2012

Locations: Europe, France, Paris

Credit line: © Micha Patault / Greenpeace

Size: 5616px × 3744px 9MB

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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'Arctic Rising' in Paris

Greenpeace activists dressed as polar bears at famous destinations throughout Paris 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.

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