During the COVID-19 pandemic, Greenpeace emphasized the connection between environmental health and human health, advocating for a green recovery. The organization called for systemic changes to prevent future pandemics, highlighting the role of deforestation and wildlife trade in the emergence of zoonotic diseases.

In 2018, Greenpeace intensified its campaign against plastic pollution, targeting major corporations and advocating for a reduction in single-use plastics. The campaign raised awareness about the environmental impact of plastic waste and pressured companies to adopt more sustainable practices.

Greenpeace was instrumental in the lead-up to the 2015 Paris Agreement, a landmark international accord to combat climate change. The organization mobilized public opinion, lobbied policymakers, and organized demonstrations, contributing to the global consensus on the need for urgent climate action.

In 2013, the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise was seized by Russian authorities after activists attempted to scale an oil platform in the Arctic to protest drilling. The crew was detained for several months, drawing international attention and criticism of Russia's actions. The incident highlighted the ongoing battle over Arctic oil exploration.

Greenpeace played a crucial role in advocating for the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The organization lobbied governments and raised public awareness about climate change, contributing to the treaty's adoption and subsequent ratification by numerous countries.

Greenpeace launched a high-profile campaign against Shell's plan to dispose of the Brent Spar oil storage platform in the North Sea. Activists occupied the platform, drawing significant media attention. The campaign led to Shell reversing its decision and marked a turning point in corporate environmental responsibility.

The Greenpeace flagship, Rainbow Warrior, was sunk by French intelligence agents in Auckland, New Zealand, as it prepared to protest against French nuclear testing in the Pacific. The attack resulted in the death of photographer Fernando Pereira and sparked international outrage, leading to diplomatic tensions between France and New Zealand.

In 1975, Greenpeace launched its first anti-whaling campaign, which involved confronting Soviet whaling ships off the coast of California. The campaign aimed to raise awareness about the plight of whales and led to increased global attention on the issue, eventually contributing to the International Whaling Commission's moratorium on commercial whaling.

Greenpeace was founded in Vancouver, Canada, by a group of environmental activists who set sail to protest nuclear testing by the United States in Amchitka, Alaska. This marked the beginning of Greenpeace's journey as a global environmental organization focused on issues such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution.