Hi John,

 

From everyone here at Greenpeace, thank you so much for your support this year.

 

Together, we’ve achieved huge wins in 2024: securing a more climate-friendly government, challenging illegal oil and gas fields in court, exposing greenwashing by toxic mega-polluters, and stopping dangerous deep-sea mining in the Arctic. None of this would have been possible without you.

 

In this edition of your Greenpeace Round-Up, we reflect on everything we’ve accomplished together over the past year.

 

To celebrate having you by our side we are giving supporters an exclusive 15% discount to use on our Greenpeace shop. 

 

Use code: STAYCONNECTED15 at checkout. Valid until 31st Jan 2025.

Happy reading, and thanks again for making all this possible! 

 

In this edition:

🛢️We kept the pressure on Big Oil

🌊 A huge win for our oceans

📷2024: In Pictures

🐋We went to the Sargasso Sea

❌The era of UK coal is over

⭐Results from The UK’s Largest Plastic Waste Survey

🏃The 25 mile challenge event

🎶Watch Jacob and Auroras music video

🔥The impact of Project Climate Vote

We kept the pressure on Big Oil

This year we’ve kept the pressure on Big Oil and we’ve got some big news to share with you. Shell has backed down in their lawsuit against Greenpeace. 

 

Shell sued us for millions of dollars because we peacefully protested on one of their climate-wrecking oil platforms in 2023. They thought this intimidation lawsuit would grind us down, but because of our year-long campaign, they have agreed to settle out of court instead. 

 

This settlement shows that people power works. Thousands of supporters like you backed our fight by donating to our Stop Shell Appeal, buying a Joe Lycett t-shirt, signing our huge open letter to the CEO, sharing content on social media and calling or emailing Shell.

 

Thanks to you, John, we’ve been able to see off this multinational oil giant and face down one of the biggest threats to us in our 53-year history.

 

But while this lawsuit is over, the fight against Big Oil is far from done. Shell and other fossil fuel giants are still drilling, polluting, and driving the climate crisis. We won’t stop until they stop.

 

Here are some messages of support from those who stood with Greenpeace against Big Oil:

 

‘‘This is the best news I’ve heard all year!! So pleased my tiny contribution helped. Keep up the good work and keep on telling me about it. Well done, all at Greenpeace, for persevering and not being intimidated by the huge companies who are terrified at the swing to reusables, and the shift away from fossil fuels. It's organisations like you that can be the voice of all of us who feel powerless in the face of Big Oil.’

 

‘That is amazing. A brilliant result Greenpeace and to all who signed letters and took part in the protests. I honestly feared for the future of Greenpeace when Shell announced this horrific plan. Have a much happier Christmas from a very long-time supporter - think I first joined in the last 1970s. Keep going Greenpeace.’

 

‘That is the absolute best news. Well done Greenpeace for your commitment to trying to protect the planet and all which lives on it. The absolute best Christmas present I could have. I will continue to support Greenpeace wherever I can.’

 

‘Thanks for the brilliant news! How the mighty have fallen due to people's passion. Thanks for all you and all the teams do.’

A huge win!

John, you've just helped secure a monumental victory for the ocean.

 

Thanks to your support, after massive pressure from activists, scientists and the international community, the Norwegian government has agreed to stop the first licensing round for deep sea mining in Arctic waters.

Snapshot of 2024

In 2024, Greenpeace continued the fight to protect our oceans, combat climate change, stand up to polluters and eliminate deforestation from our food systems.

 

We’ve collated some of the biggest moments from the year in a collection of epic photos! These images offer a glimpse into our efforts and inspiring moments, sparking hope for a greener, more peaceful future.

 

As always, the achievements are only possible because of you—our committed supporters, courageous volunteers, and activists.

We went to the Sargasso Sea

Did you know the Sargasso Sea, a vast and vital marine ecosystem better known for the legendary Bermuda Triangle, is unprotected and under threat? 

 

This year, Greenpeace’s ship expedition uncovered the untold stories of this unique part of the ocean, home to silvery eels, baby green sea turtles, majestic whales and a golden floating rainforest.

 

But the beauty of the Sargasso Sea hides an alarming reality—climate change, industrial fishing and plastic pollution are putting it at risk.

 

Discover the fascinating science, meet passionate oceans experts from Bermuda, and learn how protecting this biodiversity hotspot could be the key to unlocking ocean recovery all around the world. 

Bastille frontman Dan Smith also joined Greenpeace aboard the Arctic Sunrise to perform his song "Blue Sky & the Painter" in the heart of the Bermuda Triangle.

The era of UK coal is over

Thanks to supporters like you, the era of UK coal is over. The last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, has closed after decades of climate activism to stop polluting coal plants in the UK. And every worker leaves with a career plan to ensure a just transition. 

 

This wouldn’t be possible without your support.

The UK’s Largest Plastic Waste Survey

We uncovered shocking truths from this year’s Big Plastic Count. Thank you to the over 220,000 of you who took part.

You did something phenomenal

Photo credits (left to right): Stuart Chadwick, Audrey McGhie, Andy Crawford, 

Kamesh Telikicherla, Jolyon Constable, Chris Baxter and Annabel Osborn.

Nearly 1,000 supporters participated in the 25 Mile Challenge this October, raising an incredible £84,000!

 

Participants walked, ran, swam, wheeled—and one even windsurfed—their 25 miles. It was inspiring to see this commitment to getting active for Greenpeace while raising funds to protect what they love.

 

“I enjoyed reconnecting with nature, it is such a wonder and so far beyond anything man-made” 

Mark Newman

 

“I liked being part of a wonderful community of people getting active to support an important cause.”

Stuart Chadwick

An exciting collaboration

Artists Jacob Collier and AURORA brought their talents to the Arctic, performing on a platform floating amidst icebergs to raise the alarm for urgent ocean and climate protection.

The impact of Project Climate Vote

As the 2024 election neared, over 200,000 supporters joined forces to prioritise climate and nature. Together, they achieved remarkable numbers:

 

• 50,000 doors knocked
• 14,000+ phone calls made
• 63,000+ posters distributed
• 10,315 emails sent to candidates
• 223,737 people committed to vote with climate and nature in mind
• 1,000,000+ people saw our voting guide
• 245+ seats flipped to a more climate-friendly party

 

This movement brought conversations to life, empowered thousands, and influenced leaders to promise green energy plans and end new oil and gas licences—a landmark victory!

Wow what a year 2024 has been. Thank you for everything you’ve done with us this year. None of this is possible without you.

 

We’d love to stay connected. If you have any questions about Greenpeace’s work or your support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. My team is available at 020 4525 3241 (Monday–Friday, 9 am–5:30 pm) or via email at [email protected].

 

We’ll be taking a short break from December 23 to January 2, but we’ll get back to you as soon as possible after that.

 

Thanks to your support, we’ll achieve even more amazing things in 2025.

 

Carolyn Hoskin

Head of Supporter Care 

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