Greenpeace Week in Photos: Activism, Indigenous Rights & Ocean Protection | March 2026

This week, Greenpeace released a series of striking images documenting its work around the globe, from Indonesia to France and beyond. The collection, shared on March 7, 2026, highlights a diverse range of environmental issues and activist responses – including Indigenous land defense, protests against fossil fuel investments, and awareness campaigns focused on ocean conservation. These Greenpeace Pictures of the Week offer a visual snapshot of the organization’s ongoing efforts to address pressing environmental challenges.

Indonesia: Defending Indigenous Land Rights and Clean Energy Transition

In Indonesia, Greenpeace collaborated with the Urup Festival in Yogyakarta to promote a clean energy transition. The festival featured solar panel installations to power the visitor camping area, demonstrating a tangible shift towards renewable energy sources. Simultaneously, members of the Malind Indigenous community filed a lawsuit in Jayapura, Papua, challenging the environmental permit for a planned 135-kilometer access road. This legal action underscores the ongoing struggle to protect Indigenous lands and ecosystems from development projects. The Malind community is asserting their rights and seeking to prevent potential environmental damage. Details regarding the specifics of the environmental impact assessment being challenged were not provided.

Europe: Confronting SLAPPs and Fossil Fuel Ties

In Europe, Greenpeace is confronting what it describes as Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) filed by energy companies like Energy Transfer. These lawsuits are intended to silence criticism and intimidate activists. A private screening of the documentary “GASLIT,” which highlights this issue, was held at the European Parliament in Brussels, featuring community members impacted by these legal challenges. SLAPPs are increasingly recognized as a tactic to suppress environmental advocacy. The documentary, which won Best Documentary at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, aims to raise awareness about this issue.

Further demonstrating Greenpeace’s focus on energy policy, activists in France blocked the arrival of a cargo ship in Dunkirk, protesting EDF’s continued contracts with Russian energy company Rosatom. The activists displayed banners linking EDF to Russian President Putin and accusing Rosatom of war crimes, highlighting concerns about the financial support of the Russian war effort through energy deals.

Mexico and Beyond: Raising Awareness Through Art and Direct Action

In Mexico, Greenpeace organized its Monumental Kite Festival for the Oceans in Acapulco, Guerrero. The event, featuring 20 large kites, aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of ocean conservation in the face of climate change. This creative approach demonstrates Greenpeace’s commitment to engaging communities and promoting environmental stewardship through art and public events.

Greenpeace’s commitment to visual storytelling remains central to its advocacy efforts. The organization’s Media Library provides access to a vast archive of images and videos documenting its work worldwide. These Greenpeace Pictures of the Week serve as a powerful reminder of the urgent environmental challenges facing the planet and the ongoing efforts to address them.