Issue and Opponent: During the COP21 climate talks, many fossil-fuel corporations sponsored the event, allowing them to purchase advertising space to market their products. Furthermore, mass gatherings were banned in Paris in advance of climate talks due to security concerns, so Brandalism protesters used art to voice their concerns about greenwashing.
Dilemma Action: 82 artists installed 600 fake corporate ads–often referred to as Brandalism– across Paris to challenge the ways that corporations were engaged in greenwashing immense corporate sponsorships during the COP21 climate conference.
Outcomes: Not clear if it affected the outcome of the climate talks, but it called attention to corporate greenwashing. Approached by the public to obtain how-to guides, provide gratitude, and request copies of the posters in printed form. This action was part of a larger movement.