Greenpeace has announced its programme for this year’s Glastonbury festival, with a focus on encouraging activism, protest, and voting ahead of the UK’s General Election. The charity has launched the Project Climate Vote campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the impact voting can have on the climate. Festival-goers will be asked to pledge to be a Climate Voter and vote with the planet in mind, while also encouraging others to do the same. The line-up of artists performing at the Greenpeace Field has also been confirmed, with a mix of established acts and up-and-coming artists set to take the stage.
In a press release, Greenpeace stated that it aims to unite the British public to push the next government, whoever it may be, to take climate change seriously. The charity has identified three central pillars for effective climate action: protest, activism and voting. By focusing on these pillars, Greenpeace hopes to encourage festival-goers to take action on climate change and make a real difference.
The Greenpeace Field will also host a talk by primatologist and anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, on the morning of June 28. Goodall’s talk is expected to draw attention to issues related to climate change and the environment, and inspire those in attendance to take action.
Greenpeace’s focus on climate activism and awareness-raising aligns with Glastonbury’s overall ethos of raising awareness around social and environmental issues. The festival has a reputation for being one of the most politically and socially engaged events on the annual festival calendar, and Greenpeace’s presence this year is another example of the festival’s commitment to making a difference
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