Greenpeace Protests at UN Geneva During Plastics Conference

Environmental activists stage dramatic demonstration at UN headquarters, demanding oil companies be excluded from global plastics negotiations.

Greenpeace activists sprayed the road access to the Palais des Nations in Geneva with a black substance resembling oil.
Approximately 15 activists from 12 countries, including Switzerland, participated in the unauthorized action.
The substance used was a mixture of water and iron oxide, described as edible and non-toxic.
Seven activists climbed the roof of the security building to unfurl banners.
Oil-producing countries have refused progress on reducing plastic production during the negotiations.

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"Be careful, it’s slippery. But it’s edible, it’s not toxic."
— Greenpeace Activist

"Big oil pollutes indoors."
— Greenpeace Banner

Black Sludge Blockade Halts UN Traffic

Greenpeace activists sprayed the road access to the Palais des Nations in Geneva with a black substance resembling oil.
Approximately 15 activists from 12 countries, including Switzerland, participated in the unauthorized action.
The substance used was a mixture of water and iron oxide, described as edible and non-toxic.
Seven activists climbed the roof of the security building to unfurl banners.
Oil-producing countries have refused progress on reducing plastic production during the negotiations.