Q. The Head Quarters of the ‘Green Peace International’ is located at
- Amsterdam
- Canberra
- Ottawa
- Nagasaki
Answer: Amsterdam
Greenpeace is an international non-governmental organization working for the protection and conservation of the environment. It was set up in Vancouver, Canada in 1971 and now has regional and national offices in 46 countries.
Greenpeace received international attention during the 1980s when the French intelligence agency bombed the Greenpeace shipRainbow Warrior in the Auckland Harbor, killing one individual. In the following years, Greenpeace evolved into one of the largest environmental organizations in the world. Greenpeace is known for its direct actions and has been described as the most visible environmental organization in the world. The organization has raised environmental issues to public knowledge and influenced both the private and the public sector.
Greenpeace received international attention during the 1980s when the French intelligence agency bombed the Greenpeace shipRainbow Warrior in the Auckland Harbor, killing one individual. In the following years, Greenpeace evolved into one of the largest environmental organizations in the world. Greenpeace is known for its direct actions and has been described as the most visible environmental organization in the world. The organization has raised environmental issues to public knowledge and influenced both the private and the public sector.
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| Type | NGO |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 Vancouver, Canada |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands(international) |
| Key people | Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Focus | Environmentalism, peace |
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