Greenpeace International senior campaigner Louisa Casson criticized the Trump administration's decision to fast-track a deep sea mining permit for The Metals Company, arguing that it flagrantly disregards international law and scientific consensus. Greenpeace calls on governments to uphold multilateral rules and protect environmental integrity.

Greenpeace International was ordered to pay over $660 million in a SLAPP lawsuit related to its role in organizing protests at the Dakota Access Pipeline site near Standing Rock. The organization, which maintains it played a limited role, vowed to challenge the ruling, highlighting concerns that such legal actions may be used to silence activism and deter public dissent.

A U.S. jury in North Dakota ordered Greenpeace to pay $660 million to fossil fuel company Energy Transfer over defamation linked to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline from 2016-2017. Amnesty International warned that this verdict sets a dangerous precedent that could chill free speech, association, and peaceful protest, particularly impacting Indigenous Peoples and environmental defenders.

A North Dakota jury ordered Greenpeace International to pay $660 million in damages related to protests over the Dakota Access Pipeline. Critics have labeled the lawsuit as a textbook SLAPP—designed to suppress dissent and stifle free speech. Greenpeace, contesting the charges and vowing to appeal while counter-suing Energy Transfer in the Netherlands, remains committed to its environmental advocacy.

On February 24, 2025, a trial began in North Dakota against Greenpeace following a $300 million SLAPP suit filed by fossil fuel giant Energy Transfer. The suit accuses Greenpeace of inciting illegal activity during protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, aiming to silence environmental activism and intimidate dissent.

On August 27, 2024, in Honolulu, Greenpeace USA released a detailed report exposing severe labor abuses and unsustainable practices within the tuna industry, highlighting failures by major US retailers. The report calls for robust regulatory reforms to protect ocean workers and enforce ethical sourcing practices.

The Financial Times reports that New Delhi has tightened controls on foreign funding for Greenpeace India, representing part of a broader government crackdown on environmental groups. This move is widely interpreted as an attempt by an increasingly authoritarian regime to limit the influence of organizations that challenge state policies, even as Greenpeace continues its progressive environmental and social activism.

Greenpeace International released a report through its Greenpeace Germany branch, highlighting the shortcomings of voluntary detox initiatives in the fashion industry. The report indicates that while some brands have made progress in eliminating hazardous chemicals, most voluntary efforts fall short and do little to address issues such as excessive textile production and greenhouse gas emissions. Greenpeace calls for regulatory measures to enforce corporate supply chain responsibility across the entire fashion sector.