Choose people over oil
We’re taking Arctic oil to court
The Norwegian government is opening up a new oil frontier in the Arctic for the first time in 20 years.
Burning oil causes climate change that fuels extreme weather and puts people’s homes, health and families in danger.
Millions of people are already supporting the movement against Arctic oil. Join us!
The timeline
APR 2016
Climate Agreement
Norway signs the Paris Agreement and promise to help limit climate change
MAY 2016
New Arctic oil licences
The Norwegian government hands out new oil licenses in the Arctic
AUG 2016
Drilling announced
Norwegian state-owned Statoil announces a massive drilling campaign
OCT 2016
Lawsuit filed
Greenpeace and Nature and Youth hand in lawsuit against the Norwegian government
JULY 2017
Bearing witness in the Arctic
Greenpeace ship is present in the Barents sea for the drilling season
NOV 2017
Court hearing starts
Trial begins. Names and witness statements are submitted as evidence in Court
JAN2018
THE JUDGEMENT
The judgement recognizes that there is a Constitutionally protected right to a healthy environment and that the Norwegian government has a duty to uphold this right
FEB 2018
Appeal
Greenpeace Nordic and Nature and Youth are appealing the judgement in their case against the Norwegian Government for Arctic oil drilling.
