Greenpeace
Formation1969; 50 years ago (1969) – 1972 (1972) (See remarks)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Typenon-governmental organization
Purposeenvironmentalism, peace
HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
Region served
Worldwide
Executive Director
Bunny McDiarmid, Jennifer Morgan
Main organ
Board of Directors, elected by the Annual General Meeting
Budget
€236.9 million (2011)
Staff
2,400 (2008)
Volunteers
15,000
Websitewww.greenpeace.org/international
RemarksSee article for more details on formation.
Formerly called
Don't Make a Wave Committee (1969–1972)