Ｗriter: Greenpeace 

In 2021, the epidemic continues to cover the world, and even Taiwan once upgraded its alert. However, because of your full support, global environmental work can continue to advance. In the past year, Greenpeace has pushed many governments to phase out fossil fuels and written climate litigation milestones; urged companies to implement source reduction of plastics; continued to conduct scientific investigations into forests and oceans, and took timely actions to protect the natural ecology. The end of the year is approaching, and we invite you to review the global environmental results in 2021.

Arctic: Greenland government ends oil exploration
"Guarding the Arctic" is one of Greenpeace's long-term environmental projects. The project team has sent personnel to the polar regions many times to record and witness that the large amount of carbon emissions produced by human behavior has caused irreparable scars on this snow-white land. Call on governments and businesses to phase out fossil fuels and end oil and gas exploration in the Arctic.

In 2011, 18 Greenpeace activists boarded the Leiv Eiriksson oil rig to criticize its company, Cairn Energy, for violating industry norms and refusing to disclose its oil spill response plan, putting the Greenland and Arctic environments at risk. On July 15, 2021, the Greenlandic government announced that it would join France, Denmark, New Zealand and other places in stopping the granting of oil and natural gas exploration licenses. The statement pointed out that because the cabinet has assessed that the environmental costs of oil exploration and extraction are too great, and is also eager to assume joint responsibility for mitigating the global climate crisis, it stated: "Oil is not our future. The future belongs to renewable energy, and we can get more from it." "More." Greenpeace is happy to see Greenland's decision this time, especially when the government clearly declares that the climate crisis and the fragile environment of the Arctic are the reasons and reasons for the change, which should be used as a reference for countries in the energy transition. (Extended reading: 50 years of oil exploration in Greenland come to an end! One step forward in protecting the Arctic)

The world is connected to defend the 1.5-degree climate tipping point
China, Japan and South Korea: Withdraw from overseas coal-fired investment markets. Driven by global trends, East Asia's three largest carbon-emitting economies, China, Japan and South Korea, each announced in 2020 that they would achieve carbon neutrality in 2050 or 2060. Greenpeace East Asia continues to review implementation progress and promote policies, and has received a lot of good climate news.

In terms of developing renewable energy, the South Korean government passed amendments to the Electrical Law in March 2021, allowing ordinary users to purchase green electricity from renewable energy suppliers and sign power purchase agreements. Chinese Internet technology giant "Chinhuai Data" has pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, while "Baidu" and "Dataport" have proposed plans to use 100% renewable energy by 2030.

China, Japan and South Korea have also made progress in phasing out fossil fuels. Following Greenpeace's research report analysis, action initiatives and public appeals, South Korea announced in April 2021 that it would cease overseas public investment in coal-fired power, and Japan followed suit in June 2021 by announcing its commitment to withdraw from overseas coal-fired power investment. At present, more than 70% of the world's new coal-fired power plant projects rely on Chinese funds. After four years of advocacy by the Greenpeace Beijing Office, the Chinese government stated at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2021 that it will "no longer build new overseas coal-fired power plants." However, there are no specific details for this announcement. Greenpeace will continue to track the announcement and push the authorities to implement their commitments as soon as possible. (Extended reading: One year after the "carbon neutrality" goal, take stock of the progress of East Asia's largest carbon emitters)

In April 2021, Greenpeace Japan joined local NGOs and submitted nearly 170,000 signatures to the government at the Capitol, demanding urgent action on climate change and the conversion of nuclear energy and fossil fuels to renewable energy as soon as possible. In March 2021, Greenpeace activists set up a giant "Climate Crisis Prescription Paper" in front of the South Korean Parliament building, calling on Congress to formulate short-term climate strategies such as "halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030" to achieve South Korea's commitment to 2050 carbon emissions Neutralization goal.

In March 2021, Greenpeace activists set up a giant "Climate Crisis Prescription Paper" in front of the South Korean Parliament building, calling on Congress to formulate short-term climate strategies such as "halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030" to achieve South Korea's commitment to 2050 carbon emissions Neutralization goal. ​
In June 2021, Greenpeace held a "China Environmental Story Network Project" workshop in Beijing to explore how to promote more powerful discussion and communication of environmental issues. Participants included media reporters, academics, and international NGOs, a total of more than 60 climate communication researchers By.
In June 2021, Greenpeace held a "China Environmental Story Network Project" workshop in Beijing to explore how to promote more powerful discussion and communication of environmental issues. Participants included media reporters, academics, and international NGOs, a total of more than 60 climate communication researchers By. ​

Germany, France and the Netherlands: Milestones in climate litigation
As natural disasters caused by climate change become more frequent around the world, "climate litigation" has become one of the ways for public advocacy in recent years. Greenpeace is also cooperating with NGOs around the world to help people examine the carbon emissions of governments and companies through legal channels. emissions responsibility and climate action, and continue to fight for human rights in extreme climates. There will be more major judgments in 2021, requiring governments and companies to abide by their climate responsibilities.