'Arctic Rising' in Switzerland

An activist dressed as a polar bear with a banner reading: 'Save the Arctic now,' scales the Tell Monument in Altdorf, to demand 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.

In original language:

Eisbär probt den Aufstand

Altdorf, 21. Juni 2012: Ein Eisbär sucht Asyl in der Schweiz und den Beistand des Nationalhelden. Vertrieben durch Klimawandel und Erdölfirmen, hat das Tier seine Heimat, die Arktis, verlassen und probte heute in Altdorf mit Wilhelm Tell den Aufstand gegen Shell, Gazprom und Co. Um die Ressourcen der Arktis ist ein gigantischer Wettstreit entbrannt. Allen voran kündigte der vom Schweizer CEO Peter Voser geführte niederländische Ölkonzern Shell unlängst an, die Ölreserven Alaskas anzapfen zu wollen. © Greenpeace / Heike Grasser

Unique identifier: GP044UX

Type: Image

Shoot date: 21/06/2012

Locations: Alpine Countries, Altdorf, Europe, Switzerland

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Heike Grasser

Size: 5760px × 3840px 3MB

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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'Arctic Rising' in Switzerland

A Greenpeace activist dressed as a polar bear at various locations in Switzerland 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.

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