Permalink: https://www.media.greenpeace.org/archive/Banner-Action-on-Christ-Statue-in-Rio-de-Janeiro-27MZIFVUKHM.htmlConceptually similarBanner Action on Christ Statue in Rio de JaneiroGP01CKICompleted★★★★★★Banner Action on Christ Statue in Rio de JaneiroGP040OCompleted★★★★★★Banner Action on Christ Statue in Rio de JaneiroGP0570Completed★★★★★★Banner Action on Christ Statue in Rio de JaneiroGP0HVSCompleted★★★★Banner Action on Christ Statue in Rio de JaneiroGP0114CCompleted★★★★★★Banner Action on Christ Statue in Rio de JaneiroGP0131GCompleted★★★★Earth Summit Action in Rio de JaneiroGP0Y55Completed★★★★★★Earth Summit Action in Rio de JaneiroGP01FGKCompleted★★★★Earth Summit Action in Rio de JaneiroGP0LU0Completed★★★★★★View AllGP04M5Banner Action on Christ Statue in Rio de JaneiroGreenpeace activists unfurl a banner from the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro to call on governments to protect global biodiversity. Meanwhile, one of the activists tried to parachute from the statue, but had to rappel down. The action corresponds with the timing of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) in Curitiba, Brazil, where representatives from 188 countries discuss the protection of biodiversity.Locations:Brazil-Rio de Janeiro-Rio de Janeiro-South AmericaDate:16 Mar, 2006Credit:© Greenpeace / Daniel BeltráMaximum size:3504px X 2336pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Aerial view-Banners-Biodiversity-Christ the Redeemer-Climbing actions-Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)-Day-Forests (campaign title)-Greenpeace activists-Iconic Landmarks-KWCI (GPI)-Outdoors-Small group of people-StatuesShoot:Banner Action on Christ Statue in Rio de JaneiroGreenpeace activists unfurl a banner from the famous Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro to call on governments to protect global biodiversity. Meanwhile one of the activists tried to parachute from the statue, but had to rappel down. Representatives from 188 countries are taking part of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) in Curitiba, Brazil, to discuss the protection of biodiversity.Related Collections:Greenpeace Highlights: Iconic ImagesGreenpeace 45 Year Anniversary (Photos & VIdeos)Banner Action on Christ Statue in Rio de Janeiro (Photo & Video)Greenpeace 40th Anniversary Exhibition Images (All Photographers)Best Actions Collection