Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/-Arctic-Rising--in-London-27MZIFVY3LSC.htmlConceptually similar'Arctic Rising' in LondonGP044OZCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in LondonGP044P0Completed★★★★★★★'Arctic Rising' in ParisGP044U6Completed★★★★'Arctic Rising' in ParisGP044U7Completed★★★★'Arctic Rising' in LondonGP044P1Completed★★★★'Arctic Rising' in LondonGP044P2Completed★★★★'Arctic Rising' in LondonGP044P3Completed★★★★'Arctic Rising' in LondonGP044QACompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in LondonGP044QBCompleted★★★★View AllGP044QS'Arctic Rising' in LondonA Greenpeace polar bear in front of Big Ben in central London. The polar bear is part of the ‘Arctic Rising’ campaign, with polar bears appearing all over the world in major cities and at well known landmarks, to raise awareness about the threats to the Arctic and to ban drilling for oil and unsustainable fishing in Arctic waters.Locations:Europe-London-United KingdomDate:21 Jun, 2012Credit:© Elizabeth Dalziel / GreenpeaceMaximum size:4873px X 3246pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Animal likeness-Big Ben-Climate (campaign title)-Day-Fishing (Industry)-Greenpeace activists-Iconic Landmarks-KWCI (GPI)-Offshore drilling-Oil (fossil fuel)-Oil (Industry)-Outdoors-Polar bears-Police-Public engagement-Save the Arctic (campaign title)-Street theatre actions-Streets-Theatrical costumes-Urban areasShoot:'Arctic Rising' in LondonGreenpeace activists dressed as polar bears in London 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.
