Greenpeace builds Noah's Ark in Turkey to call for actions against global warming

The international environmentalist group Greenpeace is currently building a ship, which is identical to the Noah's Ark, in the eastern Turkey's highest mountain Agri, in a move to call for people's actions against global warming.

Andrea Bohling, one of leading names of the Greenpeace, told a news conference on Wednesday in Istanbul that the climate change was the biggest calamity faced by the human race after the Deluge, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.

"We build a ship, which is identical to the Noah's Ark to draw attention to global warming," Bohling said.

"If people take urgent action against global warming, they can save their planet," he said, adding that "all countries should work together to save the future of our planet."

A team of Turkish and German carpenters are currently building the 10-meter long ship, Anatolia said, adding that an inaugural ceremony will take place on May 31. (Source: Xinhua)