Ever wondered what it is like to take photographs for Greenpeace? Belinda Pratten is the photographer behind our upcoming exhibition in Melbourne that documents Greenpeace's occupation of two Queensland coal export terminals in 2009. She captured these direct actions as they unfolded, sometimes from an inflatable. She also documented life on board Greenpeace ship, MV Esperanza.

You can catch Belinda, Greenpeace CEO Linda Selvey and one of the activists involved in these actions at the exhibition on April 20 in Melbourne.Photographer Belinda Pratten, Greenpeace CEO Linda Selvey and one of the activists involved will be on a Q&A panel.
Join them for an inspiring exhibition of photographs taken onboard Greenpeace's ship MV Esperanza.

Peaceful direct action is core to Greenpeace campaigns. But what actually happens as these actions unfold? And how do the activists feel when they're on the frontline standing up for the environment?

The photo exhibition, 'Taking Action for a Renewable Energy Future', documents the occupation of two Queensland terminals used to export polluting coal. As Prime Minister Rudd was leading the Pacific Island Forum in Cairns, activists were calling on him to stop expanding Australia's coal exports and drastically reduce our emissions.

As political leaders worldwide fail to provide a safe, renewable energy future, individuals are taking action. Civil disobedience and peaceful direct action on climate change are on the rise, as the issue becomes more urgent.

Places are limited so please RSVP and be sure to include the names of your guests.

Date: Tuesday 20 April
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Speeches commence at 7pm
Location: Kindness House (top floor), 288 Brunswick St Fitzroy VIC 3065.)
RSVP: To Manuel Gomez or 02 9263 0333

Author: ACMP