GREENPEACE INTERNATIONAL

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Greenpeace International : On the Forefront of Environmental Activism

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GREENPEACE INTERNATIONAL : ON THE FOREFRONT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM (1 ) Perhaps the most notable obstacle that Greenpeace International faced during the course of its existence as an environmental activist organization is the time when the Rainbow Warrior was struck down by two underwater mines . The incident led to the discovery of the involvement of the French Government through its network of spies overseas Eventually , the ordeal became a high-pro case that involved international bodies

which also took its toll on Greenpeace International . Not only did the organization had to face the need to finance a replacement for Rainbow Warrior , they also had to take more caution in ensuring the safety of their personnel despite intimidations and threats to life and property (20th Anniversary of the Bombing of the Rainbow Warrior , 2005 . The bombing of Rainbow Warrior became a precedent for Greenpeace International to further strive to achieve its goals of promoting the welfare of the environment for the benefit of humanity

The organization is currently facing the challenge of proving the innocence of Greenpeace Japan Campaigns Director Junichi Sato together with Toru Suzuki before the theft charges d against them . If proven guilty , both accused members of the organization may face jail time for a maximum of ten years . In the long run , the possibility of having a decision unfavorable to the interests of the organization may eventually adversely affect the safety of the...