Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Save-the-Amazon-Forest-Action-in-Washington-27MZIF2WL5NU.htmlConceptually similarSave the Amazon Forest Action in WashingtonGP03BUOCompleted★★★★Save the Amazon Forest Action in WashingtonGP03BUPCompleted★★★★Save the Amazon Forest Action in WashingtonGP03BUNCompleted★★★★Save the Amazon Forest Action in WashingtonGP03BUQCompleted★★★★Protest at Brazilian Embassy in DCGP042MKCompleted★★★★Protest at Brazilian Embassy in DCGP042MLCompleted★★★★Protest at Brazilian Embassy in DCGP042MJCompleted★★★★Protest at Brazilian Embassy in DCGP042MHCompleted★★★★Picture Delivered to Brazilian Embassy in UKGP042ZICompleted★★★★View AllGP03BUMSave the Amazon Forest Action in WashingtonGreenpeace activists dressed as "Rio+20 Express" deliverymen arrive at the Brazilian Embassy to deliver a Weeping Ficus. The banner reads "TURN OFF THE CHAINSAW" in Portuguese. Greenpeace urges the Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to "be a global leader and save the Amazon." Along with the plant, the activists delivered a letter outlining why President Dilma should veto legislation that would severely weaken the Brazilian Forest Code and spur a huge increase in deforestation. 'Rio +20' refers to the United Nations environmental summit that Brazil will host next year in Rio de Janeiro.Locations:North America-United States of America-Washington, D.C.Date:29 Nov, 2011Credit:© Karuna Ang / GreenpeaceMaximum size:4536px X 3024pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Banners-Brazilian Government-Day-Deforestation-Embassies-Forests (campaign title)-Glass-Greenpeace activists-Indoors-KWCI (GPI)-Rio+20 (UNCSD)-Theatrical costumes-Three people-TreesShoot:Save the Amazon Forest Action in WashingtonGreenpeace activists dressed as “Rio +20 Express” deliverymen arrive at the Brazilian embassy in Washington, D.C. to deliver a Weeping Ficus. The activists were part of a worldwide effort which saw similar activities take place around the world, including Paris, Rome, Berlin, Mexico City and Washington DC. These global activities are aimed to remind Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff that almost 80 per cent of Brazilians want the Amazon protected.Related Collections:COP 17 in Durban (Photo + Video)Save the Amazon Forest Actions Worldwide (All Photographers)
