Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/The-People-vs-Arctic-Oil--Historic-Lawsuit-against-Arctic-Oil-in-Oslo-27MZIFJJXBQDR.htmlConceptually similarThe People vs Arctic Oil: Historic Lawsuit against Arctic Oil in OsloGP0STQ8D5Completed★★★★★★The People vs Arctic Oil: Historic Lawsuit against Arctic Oil in OsloGP0STQ8D7Completed★★★★The People vs Arctic Oil: Historic Lawsuit against Arctic Oil in OsloGP0STQ8D6Completed★★★★★★The People vs Arctic Oil: Historic Lawsuit against Arctic Oil in OsloGP0STQ8FZCompleted★★★★The People vs Arctic Oil: Historic Lawsuit against Arctic Oil in OsloGP0STQ8G1Completed★★★★The People vs Arctic Oil: Historic Lawsuit against Arctic Oil in OsloGP0STQ8G0Completed★★★★The People vs Arctic Oil: Historic Lawsuit against Arctic Oil in OsloGP0STQ8G2Completed★★★★The People vs Arctic Oil: Historic Lawsuit against Arctic Oil in OsloGP0STQ8F0Completed★★★★The People vs Arctic Oil: Historic Lawsuit against Arctic Oil in OsloGP0STQ8F1Completed★★★★View AllGP0STQ8D4The People vs Arctic Oil: Historic Lawsuit against Arctic Oil in OsloAn unprecedented legal case is filed against the Norwegian government for allowing oil companies to drill for new oil in the Arctic Barents Sea. The plaintiffs, Nature and Youth and Greenpeace Nordic, argue that Norway thereby violates the Paris Agreement and the people's constitutional right to a healthy and safe environment for future generations. The lawsuit has the support of a wide group of scientists, indigenous leaders, activists and public figures. The plaintiffs and supporters are standing outside the Norwegian courthouse in Oslo with the lawsuit:Ingrid Skjoldvær head of Nature and YouthTruls Gulowsen, head of Greenpeace NorwayAudrey Siegl, First Nations artist and activist from CanadaNiillas Beaska, Sámi politician Bunna Lawrie, Mirning Elder and Whale Songman from AustraliaIvan Ivanov, blogger and activist from the Komi Republic, RussiaJames Hansen, Climate Scientist and professor Jostein Gaarder, Philosopher and author of Sophie’s WorldPål Lorentzen, Norwegian supreme court lawyerLocations:Europe-Norway-OsloDate:18 Oct, 2016Credit:© Christian Åslund / GreenpeaceMaximum size:2953px X 1971pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Activists-Banners-Court cases-Day-KWCI (GPI)-Law-Oil (Industry)-Outdoors-Save the Arctic (campaign title)-Small group of peopleShoot:The People vs Arctic Oil: Historic Lawsuit against Arctic Oil in OsloAn unprecedented legal case is filed against the Norwegian government for allowing oil companies to drill for new oil in the Arctic Barents Sea. The plaintiffs, Nature and Youth and Greenpeace Nordic, argue that Norway thereby violates the Paris Agreement and the people's constitutional right to a healthy and safe environment for future generations. The lawsuit has the support of a wide group of scientists, indigenous leaders, activists and public figures.Related Collections:The People vs Arctic Oil: Historic Lawsuit against Arctic Oil in Oslo (Photos & Videos)The People vs Arctic Oil Take Norwegian Government to Court in Oslo 2016-2020 (Photos & Video)