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ACCESS-DATE=30 SEPTEMBER 2019, | arrests =| notes = | image_size =| sidebox = }}(File:20â€“27 September Climate strikes attendee numbers.svg|thumb|Protest attendee numbers from 20 to 27 September 2019, by country: {{legend|#22280B|1,000,000+}}{{legend|#445016|100,000+}}{{legend|#677821|10,000+}}{{legend|#89A02C|1,000+}}{{legend|#ABC837|100+}}{{legend|#BCD35F|Small protests, unclear numbers}}|304px)The September 2019 climate strikes, also known as the Global Week for Future, were a series of international strikes and protests to demand action be taken to address climate change, which took place from 20 to 27 September 2019. The strikes’ key dates were 20 September, which was three days before the United Nations Climate Summit, and 27 September.WEB,www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a28985212/global-climate-strike-details-dates/, The World Is Burning, and Teens Are Fighting: What to Know About the Global Climate Strike, Feller, Madison, 17 September 2019, Elle (magazine), Elle, en-US, 19 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920132926/https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a28985212/global-climate-strike-details-dates/, 20 September 2019, live, The protests took place across 4,500 locations in 150 countries.WEB,www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/20/climate-strikes-us-students-greta-thunberg, US to stage its largest ever climate strike: ‘Somebody must sound the alarm’, The Guardian, Milman, Oliver, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920060536/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/20/climate-strikes-us-students-greta-thunberg, 20 September 2019, live, WEB,www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-019-02711-4/index.html, The hard truths of climate change â€“ by the numbers, Nature (journal), Nature, Tollefson, Jeff, 18 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190919123135/https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-019-02711-4/index.html, 19 September 2019, live, The event stemmed from the Fridays for Future school strike for climate movement, inspired by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.WEB,www.mtv.com/news/3139644/inside-the-youth-led-plan-to-pull-off-the-biggest-climate-strike-so-far/, Inside The Youth-Led Plan To Pull Off The Biggest Climate Strike So Far, MTV News, en, 19 September 2019,www.mtv.com/news/3139644/inside-the-youth-led-plan-to-pull-off-the-biggest-climate-strike-so-far/," title="web.archive.org/web/20190920110715www.mtv.com/news/3139644/inside-the-youth-led-plan-to-pull-off-the-biggest-climate-strike-so-far/,">web.archive.org/web/20190920110715www.mtv.com/news/3139644/inside-the-youth-led-plan-to-pull-off-the-biggest-climate-strike-so-far/, 20 September 2019, live, WEB,www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/09/19/climate-strike-us-students-skip-school-fight-climate-change/2368349001/, ‘It’s our future that’s at stake’: US students plan to skip school Friday to fight climate ‘emergency’, Weise, Elizabeth, 19 September 2019, USA Today, live,web.archive.org/web/20190919205521/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/09/19/climate-strike-us-students-skip-school-fight-climate-change/2368349001/, 19 September 2019, The Guardian reported that roughly 6 million people participated in the events, whilst 350.org{{snd}}a group that organised many of the protests{{snd}}claim that 7.6 million people participated.{{anchor|20190920}}The 20 September protests were likely the largest climate strikes in world history. Organisers reported that over 4 million people participated in strikes worldwide,WEB,www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2019/9/20/20876143/climate-strike-2019-september-20-crowd-estimate, How big was the global climate strike? 4 million people, activists estimate., Vox (website), Vox, Barclay, Eliza, Resnick, Brian, 20 September 2019, 21 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190921012020/https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2019/9/20/20876143/climate-strike-2019-september-20-crowd-estimate, 21 September 2019, live, including 1.4 million participants in Germany.WEB,www.zdf.de/uri/2e409846-e515-4055-a7df-140ca15c9f24, Rekordzahlen bei Klimademos: In Deutschland demonstrieren 1,4 Millionen Menschen, zdf.de, de, 21 September 2019, An estimated 300,000 protesters took part in Australian strikes, a further 300,000 people joined UK protests and protesters in New York{{snd}}where Greta Thunberg delivered a speech{{snd}}numbered roughly 250,000. More than 2,000 scientists in 40 countries pledged to support the strikes.WEB, Buzz Flash, Julia, Conley, ‘Students Have Led and We Must Follow’: Thousands of Scientists From 40 Nations Join Global Climate Strike,buzzflash.com/articles/students-have-led-and-we-must-follow-thousands-of-scientists-from-40-nations-join-global-climate-strike, 20 September 2019, 21 September 2019, {{anchor|20190927}}A second wave of protests took place on 27 September,WEB,www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/27/fresh-wave-of-climate-strikes-take-place-around-the-world, Fresh wave of climate strikes takes place around the world, The Guardian, Taylor, Matthew, Bartlett, John, 27 September 2019, 27 September 2019, in which an estimated 2 million people took part in over 2,400 protests.WEB,www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/27/climate-crisis-6-million-people-join-latest-wave-of-worldwide-protests, Climate crisis: 6 million people join latest wave of global protests, The Guardian, Taylor, Matthew, Watts, Jonathan, Bartlett, John, 27 September 2019, 28 September 2019, WEB,www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/27/italian-minister-urges-pupils-to-skip-class-for-global-climate-strike, Italian minister urges pupils to skip class for global climate strike, The Guardian, Giuffrida, Angela, 27 September 2019, 27 September 2019, There were reported figures of one million protesters in Italy, and 170,000 people in New Zealand. In Montreal, where Greta Thunberg spoke, the Montreal school board cancelled classes for 114,000 of its students. An estimated 500,000 protesters, including several federal party leaders, joined the march in Montreal.WEB,www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49856860, Hundreds of thousands join Canada climate strikes, BBC, Murphy, Jessica, 27 September 2019, 28 September 2019, WEB,montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/live-coverage-greta-thunberg-leads-climate-march-in-montreal, As it happened â€“ 500,000 in Montreal climate march led by Greta Thunberg, Montreal Gazette, Riga, Andy, 28 September 2019, 22 September 2022,

Background

(File:I Strike Because... (a call to join the Global Climate Strike on 20 September 2019).webm|thumb|A call to join the global climate strike on 20 September 2019)The strike is the third global strike of the school strike for climate movement. The first strike in March 2019 had 1.6 million participants from over 125 countries. The second in May 2019 was timed to coincide with the 2019 European Parliament election, consisting of over 1,600 events in 125 countries.NEWS, Students walk out in global climate strike,www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-48392551, 24 May 2019, BBC, 24 May 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190524053103/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-48392551, 24 May 2019, live, NEWS, ‘We’re one, we’re back’: Pupils renew world climate action strike,www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/pupils-renew-climate-action-world-strike-190524051317704.html, 24 May 2019, Al Jazeera English, Al Jazeera, 24 May 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190524075701/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/pupils-renew-climate-action-world-strike-190524051317704.html, 24 May 2019, live, WEB,www.cnn.com/2019/05/24/world/global-climate-strike-school-students-protest-climate-change-intl/index.html, Global Climate Strike: Record number of students walk out, Isabelle, Gerretsen, CNN, 24 May 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920101801/https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/24/world/global-climate-strike-school-students-protest-climate-change-intl/index.html, 20 September 2019, live, MAGAZINE,time.com/5595365/global-climate-strikes-greta-thunberg/, Students From 1,600 Cities Just Walked Out of School to Protest Climate Change. It Could Be Greta Thunberg’s Biggest Strike Yet, Haynes, Suyin, 24 May 2019, Time (magazine), Time, 27 May 2019,time.com/5595365/global-climate-strikes-greta-thunberg/," title="web.archive.org/web/20190526085735time.com/5595365/global-climate-strikes-greta-thunberg/,">web.archive.org/web/20190526085735time.com/5595365/global-climate-strikes-greta-thunberg/, 26 May 2019, live, The third set of global strikes were scheduled primarily for 20 and 27 September. They were timed to occur around the UN Youth Climate Summit (21 September) and the UN Climate Action Summit (23 September). 27 September is also the anniversary of the publishing of Silent Spring, a 1962 book which was key to starting the environmentalist movement.

Actions by country

Afghanistan

In Kabul, youth marched against climate change under the protection of army troops. The public health ministry of Afghanistan reported that thousands of Afghan people die annually from air pollution.WEB,www.citynews1130.com/2019/09/20/protected-by-army-men-kabuls-youth-protest-climate-change/, Protected by army men, Kabul’s youth protest climate change, citynews1130.com, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920142647/https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/09/20/protected-by-army-men-kabuls-youth-protest-climate-change/, 20 September 2019, live,

Angola

Over 50,000 children and youth gathered for the first time in the capital city of Luanda in solidarity on the climate change movement.WEB,e-pao.net/epPageExtractor.asp?src=features.Licypriya_Kangujam_created_history_in_Africa_with_biggest_Climate_Strike.html.., Licypriya Kangujam created history in Africa with the biggest Climate Strike “It’s time for Africa to wake up” : Licypriya September 22, 2019 in Luanda, Angola, E-Pao, 25 September 2019, 25 September 2019,

Antarctica

A small group of researchers stationed at Antarctica joined the strike.WEB,www.buzzfeednews.com/article/zahrahirji/climate-strike-greta-thunberg-fridays-for-future, Millions Of Young People Around The World Are Leading Strikes To Call Attention To The Climate Crisis, BuzzFeed News, Hirji, Zahra, Champion, Matthew, Ghorayshi, Azeen, Feder, J. Lester, 20 September 2019, 23 September 2019,

Antigua and Barbuda

Students from various schools in the islands country lined the streets near the Botanical Gardens in the capital city of St. John’s and chanting “we want climate justice now”, “sea levels are rising and so are we” and “keep our carbon in the soil no more oil”.WEB,www.antiguaobserver.com/ab-participates-in-worldwide-protest-for-climate-change/, A&B participates in worldwide protest for Climate Change, Shermain, Bique-Charles, Antigua Observer, 21 September 2019, 27 September 2019,

Argentina

Argentina scheduled 18 marches for 20 September as part of the global climate strike. Young Argentinians who demanded urgent measures were concentrated in the central Plaza de Mayo in the capital city of Buenos Aires. In addition to the international slogans, Argentina had the motto “We do not want to be the garbage dump of the world”, in reference to the controversial decree president made by president Mauricio Macri that made the criteria for importing waste from other countries more flexible.NEWS,elpais.com/sociedad/2019/09/20/actualidad/1568988726_721123.html, AmÃ©rica Latina se hace eco del grito de protesta de Greta Thunberg, Latin America echoes the cry of protest of Greta Thunberg, ElÃas, Camhaji, es, El PaÃs, 21 September 2019, 23 September 2019, On 27 September, a further 30 strikes took place.

Australia

The Global Climate Strike started in Australia. On 20 September, organisers estimated that over 300,000 people attended 100 rallies across the country.NEWS, Global climate strike sees ‘hundreds of thousands’ of Australians rally across the country,www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-20/school-strike-for-climate-draws-thousands-to-australian-rallies/11531612, 20 September 2019, ABC News, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920084250/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-20/school-strike-for-climate-draws-thousands-to-australian-rallies/11531612, 20 September 2019, live, Over 2,500 businesses allowed employees to take part in the strikes, or closed entirely for the day. In Melbourne, the protest gathered an estimated 100,000 participants.WEB,edition.cnn.com/2019/09/20/world/global-climate-strike-september-intl/index.html, More than 100,000 have gathered in Melbourne as the world begins climate demonstrations, CNN, Lewis, Aimee, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920085755/https://edition.cnn.com/2019/09/20/world/global-climate-strike-september-intl/index.html, 20 September 2019, live, Organisers claim that 80,000 people took part in a protest at The Domain in Sydney. A strike in Brisbane gathered a reported 30,000 protesters,WEB,www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-residents-young-and-old-fill-the-streets-for-climate-strike-20190920-p52tf4.html, Brisbane residents young and old fill the streets for climate strike, Stone, Lucy, 20 September 2019, Brisbane Times, live,web.archive.org/web/20190921051030/https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-residents-young-and-old-fill-the-streets-for-climate-strike-20190920-p52tf4.html, 21 September 2019, 7 November 2019, whilst organisers reported figures of 22,000 in Hobart, 15,000 in Canberra, 10,000 in Perth, 10,000 in Newcastle and 8,000 in Adelaide.NEWS, McKinney, Max, Strike for Climate Action in Newcastle: Students walk out of school to protest inaction over climate change,www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6396659/organisers-hopes-for-broader-community-participation-pay-off-as-thousands-strike4climate/, 16 October 2019, Newcastle Herald, 21 September 2019, NEWS, Groch, Sherryn, Global Climate Strike in Canberra: 15,000 join student march,www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6397258/thousands-pack-canberra-streets-to-demand-climate-action/?cs=14225, 21 September 2019, The Canberra Times, 20 September 2019, Australian protests called for the government to reach “100 percent renewable energy generation and exports” by 2030, to refrain from starting new fossil fuel projects and to fund “a just transition and job creation for all fossil fuel industry workers and communities”. As of 2019, Australia is a leading exporter of coal and liquefied natural gas. Protesters also demanded the halt of all construction of the Adani-Carmichael coal mine in central Queensland.WEB,www.schoolstrike4climate.com/about, School Strike 4 Climate Australia, School Strike, en, 28 September 2019, The Adani mine has been a major source of contention in Australian politics since its initial approval in 2014.WEB,statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2014/5/8/coordinatorgeneral-decides-on-galilee-mine, Coordinator-General decides on Galilee Mine{{snd, The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory|website=statements.qld.gov.au|language=en-AU|access-date=28 September 2019}}WEB,www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/three-people-arrested-over-anti-adani-protest-20190722-p529g5.html, Three people arrested at anti-Adani protest, Caldwell, Felicity, 22 July 2019, Brisbane Times, en, 28 September 2019, At Bondi Beach, activists removed cigarette butts and bits of plastics from the sand.WEB,www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/world-cleanup-day-asia-climate-change-11930134, Environmental activists get down and dirty on mass cleanup day, 21 September 2019, Agence France-Presse, Channel NewsAsia, 22 September 2019, File:Sydney Strike (48763398226).jpg|Protesters in Sydney on 20 September 2019File:Sydney strike (48763501892) - perspective-cropped.jpg|Protesters in Sydney on 20 September 2019File:ALICE-SPRINGS-20-SEPT-2019-STRIKE-00009 (48762688092).jpg|Protesters in Alice Springs

Austria

Around 150,000 students marched in the streets of Austria on 27 September, as part of the climate strike with the demonstrations have been declared as school events in the capital city of Vienna as well in states of Burgenland and Vorarlberg.WEB,www.derstandard.at/story/2000109194483/fridays-for-future-die-klimakids-wollen-geschichte-schreiben, Fridays For Future: Die Klimakids wollen Geschichte schreiben, Fridays For Future: The Climate Kids want to write history, de, Der Standard, 27 September 2019, 27 September 2019,

Bangladesh

Protests in Dhaka were joined by thousands of school children from different schools, urging world leaders to take action and forming a human chain.WEB,www.thedailystar.net/city/news/children-join-global-climate-strike-dhaka-1802773, Children join global climate strike in Dhaka, 20 September 2019, The Daily Star,

Belarus

A single-person strike took place in Minsk. One member of Belarus Young Greens, Veronica Yanovich went on a strike on her own, holding a banner. This strike drew media attention in Belarus.WEB,news.tut.by/society/655187.html, 23-Ð»ÐµÑ‚Ð½ÑÑ Ð¼Ð¸Ð½Ñ‡Ð°Ð½ÐºÐ° Ð¿Ñ€Ð¸ÑˆÐ»Ð° Ð½Ð° ÐšÐ¾Ð¼Ð°Ñ€Ð¾Ð²ÐºÑƒ, Ñ‡Ñ‚Ð¾Ð±Ñ‹ Ð¿Ñ€Ð¸ÑÐ¾ÐµÐ´Ð¸Ð½Ð¸Ñ‚ÑŒÑÑ Ðº “Ð·Ð°Ð±Ð°ÑÑ‚Ð¾Ð²ÐºÐ°Ð¼ Ð¿Ð¾ Ð¿ÑÑ‚Ð½Ð¸Ñ†Ð°Ð¼” Ð“Ñ€ÐµÑ‚Ñ‹ Ð¢ÑƒÐ½Ð±ÐµÑ€Ð³Ð§Ð¸Ñ‚Ð°Ñ‚ÑŒ Ð¿Ð¾Ð»Ð½Ð¾ÑÑ‚ÑŒÑŽ, 23-year-old Minsk woman came to Komarovka to join the “Friday strikes” by Greta Thunberg, Lyubov, Kasperovich, be, Tut.By, 27 September 2019, 29 September 2019,

Belgium

According to the police, 15,000 people were on the streets in Brussels participating in the global protest.WEB,www.tagesschau.de/inland/klimastreiks-friday-for-future-105.html, “Fridays for Future”: Millionen fÃ¼rs Klima, tagesschau.de, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920195409/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/klimastreiks-friday-for-future-105.html, 20 September 2019, live, Some media outlets reported that some schools made the protest into an extracurricular activity to help motivate students and not punish them for attending.WEB,nltimes.nl/2019/03/15/thousands-school-kids-gather-amsterdam-protest-better-climate-policy, Thousands of school kids gather in Amsterdam to protest for better climate policy, Pieters, Janene, 15 March 2019, NL Times, en, 22 September 2019,

Bolivia

Students from La Paz and Cochabamba jointly took part in the climate strike that aimed to demand urgent action from leaders to stop the negative impacts on the environment, with the youth marching through the (:es:Paseo del Prado (La Paz)|Paseo del Prado) of La Paz and forming a human carpet. The protest included speeches about the fire in Chiquitania where the youth demanded the repeal of the law authorizing deforestation in the country’s east, and requested the declaration of a national climate emergency. Students and teachers from the University of San SimÃ³n in Cochabamba marched to demand an indefinite stop on environmental destruction in the Chiquitania area.WEB,elmundo.com.bo/web2/index.php/noticias/index?id=jovenes-de-bolivia-se-unen-a-la-huelga-mundial-por-el-cambio-climatico, JÃ³venes de Bolivia se unen a la huelga mundial por el cambio climÃ¡tico, Bolivia’s youth join the global strike for climate change, es, El Mundo, 20 September 2019, 23 September 2019,

Bosnia and Herzegovina

A protest was held in Bosnia’s capital of Sarajevo in front of the Eternal Fire memorial with other protests also held in other Bosnian cities.WEB,balkaninsight.com/2019/09/20/balkan-youngsters-join-global-climate-change-action/, Balkan Youngsters Join Global Climate Change Action, Atdhe, Mulla, Balkan Insight, 20 September 2019, 27 September 2019,

Brazil

In Brazil, 48 protests were planned. Thousands protested in cities such as Rio de Janeiro, SÃ£o Paulo and BrasÃlia. Protestors rallied urging the Brazilian government to take a stance in combat the increase in Amazon rainforest deforestation and wildfires.WEB,www.reuters.com/article/us-climate-change-strike-brazil/brazilian-climate-strikers-take-aim-at-bolsonaro-for-amazon-fires-idUSKBN1W52HX, Brazilian climate strikers take aim at Bolsonaro for Amazon fires, Queiroz, Sergio, 20 September 2019, Reuters.com, live,web.archive.org/web/20190920223509/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-climate-change-strike-brazil/brazilian-climate-strikers-take-aim-at-bolsonaro-for-amazon-fires-idUSKBN1W52HX, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,

Bulgaria

Three events on the climate strikes were organised by Fridays for Future with a procession held in Bulgaria’s capital of Sofia from the National Palace of Culture. A second procession was held in Varna at the entrance of the Sea Garden while in Samokov, the public gathered at Zahari Zograf Square.WEB,www.dnevnik.bg/zelen/2019/09/20/3966079_bulgariia_se_vkljuchva_s_tri_subitiia_v_globalnata/, Ð‘ÑŠÐ»Ð³Ð°Ñ€Ð¸Ñ ÑÐµ Ð²ÐºÐ»ÑŽÑ‡Ð²Ð° Ñ Ñ‚Ñ€Ð¸ ÑÑŠÐ±Ð¸Ñ‚Ð¸Ñ Ð² Ð“Ð»Ð¾Ð±Ð°Ð»Ð½Ð°Ñ‚Ð° ÐºÐ»Ð¸Ð¼Ð°Ñ‚Ð¸Ñ‡Ð½Ð° ÑÑ‚Ð°Ñ‡ÐºÐ° Ð´Ð½ÐµÑ, Bulgaria held three events in the Global Climate Strike today, Vera, Staevska, bg, Dnevnik, 20 September 2019, 24 September 2019,

Burundi

In Bujumbura, 35 activists cleared rubbish on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.WEB,www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-49753710, Climate Strike: Latest updates from around the world, 19 September 2019, BBC, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920073229/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-49753710, 20 September 2019, live,

Canada

File:Toronto Climate Strike 27-09-2019.jpg|thumb|Protesters at Queen’s Park in Toronto on 27 September 2019]]Strikes began on 20 September,NEWS,www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-students-across-canada-expected-to-participate-in-mass-climate/, Students across Canada expected to participate in mass climate protests, The Globe and Mail, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019, with “die-in” demonstrations staged in Vancouver and many other cities across the country. A “die-in” is a protest in which people lie on the floor, closing their eyes or staring blankly above them, as if they were dead.WEB,www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/climate-strike-vancouver-art-gallery-1.5291054, Climate strike ‘die-in’ held in Vancouver as part of worldwide demonstrations, CBC News, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019, Further climate action demonstrations were scheduled across 80 locations on 27 September, when Greta Thunberg arrived in Montreal, Quebec.WEB,www.narcity.com/news/ca/global-climate-strike-in-canada-is-going-to-be-huge, A Massive Global Climate Strike Is Happening In 80 Canadian Places Next Week, Narcity, Belmonte, Lisa, 17 September 2019, 20 September 2019, The city’s largest school board, Commission scolaire de MontrÃ©al, cancelled classes for their 114,000 pupils to allow them to attend.WEB,csdm.ca/nouvelles/pedagogique-climat-27-septembre-2019/, Les Ã©coles de la CSDM en journÃ©e pÃ©dagogique le 27 septembre 2019, 17 September 2019, Commission scolaire de MontrÃ©al (CSDM), fr-FR, 27 September 2019, The Toronto District School Board advised teachers to avoid scheduling tests or assignments on that day. However, students under 18 years of age were required to obtain parental permission. Further strikes were planned at Dawson College in Montreal, and at the University of British Columbia.WEB,www.narcity.com/news/ca/on/toronto/climate-strike-in-canada-will-have-toronto-students-skipping-school-to-participate, The TDSB Is Totally Cool With Toronto Students Skipping Class For A Climate Strike, Narcity, Gilson, Patrick John, 19 September 2019, 20 September 2019, On 27 September, at least 85 Canadian cities and towns participated in climate strike actions.NEWS,www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canadian-climate-protests-1.5299898, Canadians rally across country to call for bolder action on climate change, 27 September 2019, CBC News, 28 September 2019, Over 100,000 people turned up to a demonstration in Vancouver and another 20,000 in Victoria.WEB,globalnews.ca/news/5962218/vancouver-climate-strike-2/beta/, 120K people pack Vancouver, Victoria streets for Climate Strike, marches held around B.C., Global News, Little, Simon, 27 September 2019, 28 September 2019, The school districts of Vancouver and Surrey permitted students to join the march, provided they had parental approval. 600 students from the University of Calgary skipped morning classes in order to join a rally near city hall.NEWS,www.ctvnews.ca/canada/we-are-the-change-greta-thunberg-tells-canadians-to-demand-action-1.4613185, ‘We are the change’: Greta Thunberg tells Canadians to demand action, Slaughter, Graham, 27 September 2019, CTV News, 30 September 2019, Frisk, Adam, Crowd sizes in Ottawa exceeded those on Canada Day celebrations. Some people chanted their slogans in both official languages of English and French. In Halifax, Nova Scotia, more than 10,000 protesters marched through the downtown area.NEWS,www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/climate-strikes-nova-scotia-1.5299443, ‘Let’s hope everyone hears us’: Students take climate strikes to the streets of N.S., Davie, Emma, 27 September 2019, CBC News, In Edmonton, Alberta, thousands protested near the provincial legislature, but stopped short of criticizing the fossil fuel industry. Some even expressed their love for it. Montreal Mayor ValÃ©rie Plante declared public transit in her city was free on the date of the protest and awarded Greta Thunberg the keys to the city.NEWS,globalnews.ca/news/5962709/montreal-climate-strike-photographs/, Montreal’s climate strike through photographs, Henriques, Brittany, 27 September 2019, Global News, 28 September 2019, In a remark made while welcoming Thunberg to city hall, she repeated her plan to reduce carbon emissions by 55% by 2030 and finally carbon neutral by 2050. Montreal’s transit authority (STM) shared a map on social media showing which areas to avoid due to construction work, which Metro stations to get on and off, and where bus services were disrupted by the climate march.WEB,montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/live-coverage-greta-thunberg-leads-climate-march-in-montreal, Live coverage: Greta Thunberg leads climate march in Montreal, Gilson, Andy Riga, 27 September 2019, 27 September 2019, Organisers claimed that half a million people joined the march in Montreal. While city officials initially estimated that number to be around 315,000, Mayor Plante later stated that 500,000 people indeed took part in the march. The turnout in Canada altogether may have been one million or more.WEB,www.narcity.com/news/ca/canadas-climate-strike-numbers-show-just-how-big-the-protests-were, More People Attended Climate Strikes In Canada Than Donald Trump’s Inauguration, Narcity Media, Belmonte, Lisa, 28 September 2019, 29 September 2019,

Political response

National political party leaders Yves-FranÃ§ois Blanchet of Bloc QuÃ©bÃ©cois, Elizabeth May of the Green Party, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of the Liberal Party marched in Montreal while Jagmeet Singh of the New Democratic Party joined a protest in Victoria, British Columbia. They are some of the party leaders for the 2019 federal election. Prime Minister Trudeau promised that if re-elected, his government would plant two billion trees in ten years. This will cost CAN$200 million per year but will be paid for by revenue from the Trans Mountain Pipeline, he claimed. He also met Thunberg, who said he was “obviously not doing enough.“NEWS,nationalpost.com/news/politics/federal-election-2019-roundup-trudeau-meets-with-teen-climate-activist-greta-thunberg, Federal election 2019 roundup: Protesters dog Justin Trudeau on climate march, Thomson, Stuart, 27 September 2019, The National Post, 28 September 2019, In June 2019, Trudeau’s Liberal government declared a national climate emergency before approving the Trans Mountain pipeline extension project.NEWS,www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49804234, Is Trudeau doing enough on climate change?, Murphy, Jessica, 28 September 2019, BBC News, 28 September 2019, Leaders Andrew Scheer of the Conservative Party and Maxime Bernier of the People’s Party did not attend any events. Climate change is a major political issue for this federal election, alongside healthcare, the economy, and taxes.WEB,www.ipsos.com/en-ca/news-polls/Healthcare-Cost-of-Living-Climate-Change-Top-Voter-Issues, Healthcare (35%), Cost of Living (27%), Climate Change (25%) Top Voter Issues as Campaign Season Kicks Off, Bricker, Darrell, 20 September 2019, Ipsos, 28 September 2019, Canada’s current aim is to reduce carbon emissions by 30% compared to 2005 levels by 2030. Details are, however, lacking. Canada is a top oil producer and has one of the highest emissions per capita in the world. It is not currently on track to meet its environmental goals. Moreover, environmental protection and energy are politically divisive issues in Canada. People from British Columbia, especially the coastal region, and Quebec, a province with low rates of carbon emissions due to its hydroelectric resources, are particularly green-minded whereas Alberta is home to most of Canada’s oil reserves, from which derive hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in tax revenue.

Chile

Protest were mainly held in Chile’s capital city of Santiago, with 30,000 people attending.WEB,www.publimetro.cl/cl/noticias/2019/09/27/fridays-for-future-convoco-a-miles-en-santiago-encapuchados-agredieron-a-equipos-de-prensa.html, Fridays For Future convocÃ³ a miles en Santiago: Encapuchados agredieron a equipos de prensa, Metro International, Fridays For Future summoned thousands in Santiago: Encapuchados assaulted press teams, es, PeÃ±alver, Fernando, 27 September 2019, 30 September 2019, In total, 19 protests were held across the country. Protesters involved with the Future Santiago group said, “Our main demand is to declare the climatic and ecological emergency, and that this means the closure of coal thermoelectric plants by 2030 and those that are obsolete from here at the end of the year”.

China

No officially sanctioned protests were held in China. A spokesperson for the China Youth Climate Action Network, Zheng Xiaowen, said that “Chinese youth have their own methods” and that action would take place.WEB,www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/09/planet-thousands-join-global-climate-strike-asia-190920040636503.html, ‘No Planet B’: Hundreds of thousands join global climate strike, Al Jazeera English, Al Jazeera, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920121403/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/09/planet-thousands-join-global-climate-strike-asia-190920040636503.html, 20 September 2019, live, NEWS,www.irishtimes.com/news/world/asia-pacific/tens-of-thousands-join-climate-change-protests-across-world-1.4024673, Tens of thousands join climate change protests across world, The Irish Times, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920111831/https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/asia-pacific/tens-of-thousands-join-climate-change-protests-across-world-1.4024673, 20 September 2019, live, Some Chinese youths picked up trash in Beijing on 21 September.

Colombia

In Colombia, 43 events were planned. As one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, the main concerns on climate change is deforestation. Local activists convened a sit-in through a cold and rainy day in the Plaza de BolÃvar, the heart of the Colombian capital of BogotÃ¡. Further meetings were held in the department of CaquetÃ¡, in the south of the country where under the auspices of the DeJusticia study centre, 40 young environmentalists from the Colombian Amazon met to participate in a day of creative activism.

Croatia

A climate protest attended by thousands of youth held at the European Square in Croatia’s capital city of Zagreb, where protesters shouted “Time is now” and “Eco, not ego,” while heading towards the city St. Mark’s Square (Markov Square).WEB,www.telegram.hr/politika-kriminal/bas-je-divno-gledati-klince-kako-prosvjeduju-za-klimu-u-zagrebu-mozda-stvarno-ima-nade-za-nas/, BaÅ¡ je divno gledati mlade kako prosvjeduju za klimu u Zagrebu. MoÅ¾da stvarno ima nade za nas, It’s wonderful to watch young people protest the climate in Zagreb. Maybe there really is hope for us, hr, Telegram.hr, 20 September 2019, 24 September 2019,

Cuba

Even though there were plans for a strike in Cuba, the strike was not officially authorised by the government and didn’t take place. Instead, many individual protests were reported all over Cuba. A bike ride was organised, starting in Parque de los MÃ¡rtires, to promote bicycling as an eco-friendly way of transport.NEWS,havanatimes.org/features/whats-happening-in-cuba-during-global-climate-change-week/, What’s Happening in Cuba during Global Climate Change Week?, 26 September 2019, Havana Times, 30 September 2019,

Cyprus

Youth for Climate organised a march from the House of Representatives to the Ministry of Energy in Nicosia, with protesters criticising the country’s extraction of natural gas.WEB,in-cyprus.com/youth-in-cyprus-take-to-the-streets-for-protest-climate-change-photos/, Youth in Cyprus take to streets in climate change protest (Photos), Cyprus Weekly, Christodoulou, Antonis, 20 September 2019, 23 September 2019,

Czech Republic

Thousands of youths reportedly gathered in Prague.WEB,www.dw.com/en/fridays-for-future-global-climate-strike-live-updates/a-50505537, Fridays for Future global climate strike{{snd, live updates |work=Deutsche Welle |date=20 September 2019 |access-date=20 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920122926www.dw.com/en/fridays-for-future-global-climate-strike-live-updates/a-50505537 |archive-date=20 September 2019 |url-status=live}} About 2,000 secondary and university students along with adults with children met on the Old Town Square in Prague centre, and initiated by students from the Czech branch of the Fridays for Future environmental movement, inspired by Greta Thunberg. Prior to the march going forward, many students and others gave speeches in the town square.WEB,news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/thousands-of-students-march-through-pragues-old-town-for-climate-change-demonstrations/, Thousands of students march through Prague’s Old Town for climate change demonstrations, ÄŒTK, 20 September 2019, Expats.cz, en-US, 22 September 2019, Students launched the Week for Climate protest event that is prepared to offer a series of educational and cultural programs and lectures that is planned to run through 27 September. There was a calm and peaceful counter-protest by a dozen members and followers of the Free Citizens Party.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

An event for two consecutive days was held in the city of Goma, the capital of the country’s North Kivu province, as a response to the exploration for fossil fuels in the Virunga National Park.WEB,inafrica24.com/modernity/20-september-africa-africans-take-streets-part-global-climate-strike-responding-urgent-need-stop-climate-change/, 20 September, Africa{{snd, Africans take to the streets as part of the Global Climate Strike responding to the urgent need to stop climate change|publisher=inAfrica24.com|date=20 September 2019|access-date=25 September 2019}} Thousand of school children from the city walked to commit themselves resolutely in the fight against global warming.WEB,monusco.unmissions.org/nord-kivu-un-millier-d%E2%80%99%C3%A9coliers-s%E2%80%99engagent-dans-la-lutte-contre-le-r%C3%A9chauffement-climatique, Nord Kivu : Un Millier D’Ã©coliers S’engagent Dans La Lutte Contre Le RÃ©chauffement Climatique, North Kivu: Thousand School Children Commit to the Fight Against Global Warming, Amadou, Ba, fr, United Nations Stabilisation Mission in DR Congo, 21 September 2019, 25 September 2019, In line with the climate action, the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) together with the Association of Journalists for Peace of Congo (AJCP), as well as some civil society organisations including the international cultural platform Ciel-Bleu, organised a walk in the street of Kinshasa known as a march for peace. The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the DRC FranÃ§ois Grignon further explained that “There is no peace without development and there is no sustainable development without environmental protection and no protection of the environment without stability”, adding that it is because of this that the international day of peace is placed jointly with the climate action rally.WEB,interkinois.net/kinshasa-les-journalistes-et-la-monusco-dans-la-rue-pour-celebrer-la-paix, Kinshasa : les journalistes et la Monusco dans la rue pour cÃ©lÃ©brer la paix, Kinshasa : journalists and Monusco on the street to celebrate peace, Blaise, Puala, fr, Interkinois, 24 September 2019, 25 September 2019,

Denmark

The City Hall Square of Copenhagen was jointly filled by young and old people as part of the global strike. Speeches, music, and dances on the topic of the climate were performed.WEB,politiken.dk/klima/art7396729/%C2%BBVi-vil-have-en-gr%C3%B8n-og-l%C3%A6kker-fremtid%C2%AB, Klimastrejke i KÃ¸benhavn: “Vi vil have en grÃ¸n og lÃ¦kker fremtid”, Climate strike in Copenhagen: “We want a green and better future”, Marie, Nissen, da, Politiken, 20 September 2019, 23 September 2019, subscription,

Ecuador

File:Climate strike Quito Ecuador.jpg|thumb|Protest in Quito QuitoThe Plaza de la Independencia in Ecuador’s capital city of Quito was filled with hundreds of environmental activists as part of the strike.WEB,www.elcomercio.com/tendencias/activistas-ambientales-ecuador-cambio-climatico.html, Activistas ambientales de Ecuador se unieron a Fridays For Future para luchar contra el cambio climÃ¡tico, Ecuadorian environmental activists joined Fridays For Future to fight climate change, es, El Comercio, 20 September 2019, 23 September 2019,

El Salvador

Dozens of students, activists and authorities of the state University of El Salvador (UES) held a rally in the capital city of San Salvador to declare a “climate emergency” due to the effects of global warming. The students, who toured several of the main streets of the Salvadoran capital with banners and dressed in shirts with environmental messages also asked for “climate justice”.WEB,www.efe.com/efe/america/sociedad/los-estudiantes-salvadorenos-llaman-a-declarar-una-emergencia-climatica/20000013-4068893, Los estudiantes salvadoreÃ±os llaman a declarar una “emergencia climÃ¡tica”, Salvadoran students call to declare a “weather emergency”, es, EFE, 20 September 2019, 24 September 2019,

Estonia

A youth march was held in Tallinn the capital city where the participants carried plastics as a sign of protest against plastic trash.WEB,www.postimees.ee/6784114/galerii-noored-avaldasid-meelt-plastprugi-vastu, Galerii: noored avaldasid meelt plastprÃ¼gi vastu, Gallery: Young people protested against plastic trash, et, Postimees, 22 September 2019, 24 September 2019,

Fiji

People searched palm-fringed beaches for rubbish, heaved discarded car components from near the capital, Suva.WEB,www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/09/21/environment/thousands-people-around-asia-pacific-region-take-part-mass-clean/, Thousands of people around Asia-Pacific region take part in mass clean-up, 21 September 2019, Agence France-Presse, The Japan Times, 22 September 2019,

Finland

File:Koululakko ilmaston puolesta 20190927.jpg|thumb|School strike for climate in front of the Parliament House, Helsinki HelsinkiThe main protest took place in Finland’s capital city of Helsinki with the city council giving permission for students to participate in the demonstration. Other strikes are also being organised in several other cities across the country including Espoo, Turku, Tampere, Oulu and Rovaniemi.WEB,www.hs.fi/kaupunki/art-2000006247714.html, HelsingissÃ¤ koululaiset saavat osallistua ilmastolakkoon ensi perjantaina luvan kanssa, In Helsinki, school children are allowed to take part in a climate strike next Friday with permission, Minja, Rantavaara HS, fi, Helsingin Sanomat, 22 September 2019, 23 September 2019,

France

Climate demonstrators demand that their government and businesses reduce their environmental footprint and save the Amazon rain forest. These protests occurred during the annual French heritage weekend and at the same time as some other protests. Authorities in Paris deployed thousands of police officers to protect public properties and landmarks.NEWS,www.apnews.com/429ab7c2bb0f4c5a86978097f52bc21e, Paris police gird for weekend protests over Macron, climate, 20 September 2019, Associated Press, 28 September 2019, A group of 9,400 demonstrators joined a rally in Paris,WEB,www.liberation.fr/france/2019/09/20/marches-des-jeunes-pour-le-climat-il-faut-se-bouger-le-cul_1752660, Marches des jeunes pour le climat : “Il faut se bouger le cul !”, fr, Youth climate marches: “You have to move your ass!”, MaÃ¯tÃ©, Darnault, Eva, Fonteneau, Philippine, Renon, LibÃ©ration, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920180023/https://www.liberation.fr/france/2019/09/20/marches-des-jeunes-pour-le-climat-il-faut-se-bouger-le-cul_1752660, 20 September 2019, live, NEWS,www.lemonde.fr/planete/article/2019/09/20/de-sydney-a-new-york-une-greve-mondiale-pour-le-climat_6012387_3244.html, ” Le niveau des ocÃ©ans monte, notre colÃ¨re aussi ” : une grÃ¨ve mondiale historique pour le climat, fr, “The level of the oceans is rising, our anger too”: a historic global climate strike, Le Monde, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019, however, members of the Black Bloc anarchists infiltrated the protestors from a separate gilets jaunes (or yellow vests) demonstration. These individuals began to destroy shops and business windows, while torching mopeds and trash cans. Of the supposedly 1,000 anarchists, that joined the march, some 120 were arrested.NEWS,www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/21/paris-on-high-alert-as-protesters-try-to-revive-gilets-jaunes-movement, Anarchists hijack climate march on day of violent protests in Paris, Willsher, Kim, 21 September 2019, The Guardian, 22 September 2019, en-GB, 0261-3077, 300 to 400 high school students demonstrated Friday morning in the streets of Clermont-Ferrand, according to the regional services broadcasting France 3 Auvergne-RhÃ´ne-AlpesWEB,france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/auvergne-rhone-alpes/puy-de-dome/clermont-ferrand/marche-climat-clermont-ferrand-notre-futur-il-faut-qu-on-se-bouge-1725495.html, Marche pour le climat Ã Clermont-Ferrand : ” Pour notre futur il faut qu’on se bouge ”, France 3 Auvergne-RhÃ´ne-Alpes, 20 September 2019, and nearly a thousand according to the daily newspaper La Montagne.WEB,www.lamontagne.fr/clermont-ferrand-63000/actualites/marche-pour-le-climat-la-jeunesse-mobilisee-pour-sauver-sa-planete-a-clermont-ferrand_13645831/, Environnement{{snd, Marche pour le climat : la jeunesse mobilisÃ©e pour sauver “sa planÃ¨te” Ã Clermont-Ferrand|first=Centre|last=France|date=20 September 2019|website=lamontagne.fr}}Ahead of the U.N. climate conference, French construction materials company Saint-Gobain and cosmetics producer L’Oreal said they were committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050.

Georgia

More than 100 people, including minors, gathered in front of the Tbilisi City Hall as part of the strikes. They also called for the protection of the city’s wood and parklands.WEB,georgiatoday.ge/news/17385/Georgia-Joins-Global-Climate-Strike-, Georgia Joins Global Climate Strike, Georgia Today on the Web, 20 September 2019,georgiatoday.ge/news/17385/Georgia-Joins-Global-Climate-Strike-," title="web.archive.org/web/20190920142651georgiatoday.ge/news/17385/Georgia-Joins-Global-Climate-Strike-,">web.archive.org/web/20190920142651georgiatoday.ge/news/17385/Georgia-Joins-Global-Climate-Strike-, 20 September 2019, live,

Germany

575 demonstrations took place in hundreds of cities across Germany.WEB,www.thelocal.de/20190917/five-things-to-know-about-the-upcoming-climate-strikes-in-germany, Update: Six things to know about the climate strikes in Germany, The Local, Loxton, Rachel, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920081031/https://www.thelocal.de/20190917/five-things-to-know-about-the-upcoming-climate-strikes-in-germany, 20 September 2019, live, Long-distance bus operator Flixbus offered to refund protesters who sent a selfie and a PDF of their ticket as evidence. Normally, the company gives people the option to pay extra to offset their carbon footprint.WEB,www.dw.com/en/german-bus-operator-offers-free-trips-to-climate-protests/a-50447239, German bus operator offers free trips to climate protests, Deutsche Welle, 16 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920122912/https://www.dw.com/en/german-bus-operator-offers-free-trips-to-climate-protests/a-50447239, 20 September 2019, live, This company plans to phase in electric bus and to become carbon-neutral by 2030. Some German companies encouraged their employees to strike, including Flixbus itself, the GLS Bank, pension provider Hannoversche Kassen, price comparison website Idealo and energy company {{ill|Naturstrom AG|de}}; DÃ¼sseldorf municipal employees were also permitted to strike.NEWS,www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/big-global-climate-protests-on-friday-get-union-support-119091700846_1.html, From India to Europe, ‘global climate strike’ events planned for Friday, Business Standard, 17 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920122912/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/big-global-climate-protests-on-friday-get-union-support-119091700846_1.html, 20 September 2019, live, Organisers estimate that 1.4 million people in total joined strikes in Germany,WEB,www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de/inhalt.liveblog-zum-globalen-klimastreik-fridays-for-future-protestiert-in-2000-orten.c85e0e02-e49b-45d0-a5f6-5ebafa7f2b70.html, Liveblog zum globalen Klimastreik: Fridays for Future protestiert in 2000 Orten, Stuttgarter Zeitung, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920145017/https://www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de/inhalt.liveblog-zum-globalen-klimastreik-fridays-for-future-protestiert-in-2000-orten.c85e0e02-e49b-45d0-a5f6-5ebafa7f2b70.html, 20 September 2019, live, including 270,000 protesters in Berlin,WEB,www.dw.com/en/global-climate-strike-protest-in-berlin-bridges-generations-as-adults-join-in/a-50516302, Global climate strike protest in Berlin bridges generations as adults join in, Deutsche Welle, Niranjan, Ajit, 20 September 2019, 21 September 2019, with independent figures reported of 100,000 in Hamburg,WEB,www.heise.de/tp/news/Schulstreiks-Regierungen-unter-Druck-4535536.html, Schulstreiks: Regierungen unter Druck, Wolfgang, Pomrehn, Telepolis, 20 September 2019, 70,000 in Cologne, 40,000 in Munich, Bremen and Hannover, 20,000 in DÃ¼sseldorf, FreiburgWEB,www.badische-zeitung.de/mehr-als-20-000-streiken-in-freiburg-lautstark-und-bunt-fuers-klima, Mehr als 20.000 streiken in Freiburg lautstark und bunt fÃ¼rs Klima, Badische Zeitung, 20 September 2019, de, 25 September 2019, and MÃ¼nster, 15,000 in Bonn and Dresden, and 8,000 in Aachen.WEB,www.koeln.de/koeln/nachrichten/lokales/70000-teilnehmer-bei-klimastreik-in-koeln_1131689.html, 70.000 Teilnehmer bei Klimastreik in KÃ¶ln, koeln.de, 20 September 2019, NEWS,www.aachener-zeitung.de/nrw-region/fridays-for-future-demos-in-aachen-dueren-geilenkirchen-juelich_aid-45950465, “Fridays for Future“-Aktionstag: Weltweit streiken Hunderttausende fÃ¼r Klimaschutz, Aachener Zeitung, 21 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920212051/https://www.aachener-zeitung.de/nrw-region/fridays-for-future-demos-in-aachen-dueren-geilenkirchen-juelich_aid-45950465, 20 September 2019, live, Protesters believed that the German government’s plan to phase out coal power plants by 2038 is too late and demanded an earlier exit. Chancellor Angela Merkel stated tackling climate change is a top priority for her government. Due to pressure from environmental activists and the growing Green Party, after overnight talks, her government managed to work out a plan to cut carbon emissions by 55% compared to 1990s levels by 2030, to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and to spend â‚¬54 billion to tackle climate change. This package includes incentives for electric cars, taxes on domestic flights, and more funding for the national railway.NEWS,www.euronews.com/2019/09/23/how-well-are-eu-countries-doing-at-meeting-their-un-climate-goals, How well are EU countries doing at meeting their UN climate goals?, Crowcroft, Orlando, 24 September 2019, Euronews, 28 September 2019, Merkel later admitted that her country could have problems making this ambitious plan a reality. Germany presently has one of the highest electricity prices in Europe.NEWS,www.apnews.com/91a482a39d7949bb87ad66944984bbda, German government agrees $60 billion climate policy package, Jordans, Frank, 20 September 2019, Associated Press, 28 September 2019, Moreover, her government needs to meet U.N. climate goals on one hand and not alienate voters in the manufacturing industry on the other.File:Weltweite Klimademo am Augsburger Rathausplatz 20092019.jpg|Protesters in AugsburgFile:Munich FFF 2019-09-20 9073.jpg|Protesters in MunichFile:Klimastreik -AllefÃ¼rsKlima in Berlin - 48764478228.jpg|Protesters in BerlinFile:Fridays_For_Future_Potsdam_(48766491437).jpg|Protesters in PotsdamFile:Global Climate Strike 09-20-2019 (48779705048).jpg|Protesters in ForchheimFile:7000 Eichen - UlmenstraÃŸe 2019-09-20 b.JPG|Protesters in Kassel

Greece

In Greece, protests took place in numerous places around the country, most notably in Athens and Thessaloniki.NEWS,www.protothema.gr/environment/article/926978/duo-diadiloseis-simera-stin-athina-kata-tis-klimatikis-allagis/, Î”ÏÎ¿ Î´Î¹Î±Î´Î·Î»ÏŽÏƒÎµÎ¹Ï‚ ÏƒÎ®Î¼ÎµÏÎ± ÏƒÏ„Î·Î½ Î‘Î¸Î®Î½Î± ÎºÎ±Ï„Î¬ Ï„Î·Ï‚ ÎºÎ»Î¹Î¼Î±Ï„Î¹ÎºÎ®Ï‚ Î±Î»Î»Î±Î³Î®Ï‚, 20 September 2019, Proto Thema, 20 September 2019, Two protests in Athens today against climate change, The attendance in Athens was approximately 3,000 protesters. The protests have been supported by the municipal authority of Athens and other organisations, as well as the government of Greece. Protests are organised from both local Fridays for Future groups, a national high school student organization called {{ill|ÎšÎ¯Î½Î·Î¼Î± ÎœÎ±Î¸Î·Ï„ÏŽÎ½|el}} (Movement of students) and citizen’s initiatives.

Guatemala

Hundreds of students and activists marched through the capital of Guatemala City, one of the deadliest countries for environmental activists. As students marched through the city, the Guatemalan government also announced a national ban and regulation of single-use plastic products, including straws and utensils, and styrofoam products for two years.WEB,futuroverde.org/2019/09/20/prohibiran-el-uso-de-plasticos-y-duroport-en-guatemala/, ProhibirÃ¡n el uso de plÃ¡sticos y duroport en Guatemala, Ban the use of plastics and styrofoam in Guatemala, es, Prensa Libre, Futuro Verde, 20 September 2019, 25 September 2019,

Hong Kong

A planned student march was abandoned due to safety concerns amidst the 2019â€“20 Hong Kong protests, although a small rally was held separately in the city’s central business district.WEB,www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3029763/hong-kong-environmental-activists-join-global, Hong Kong environmental activists join global ‘climate strike’ to get green issues back on city’s political agenda, South China Morning Post, Ting, Victor, 20 September 2019, 21 September 2019, The rally was organised by Waste Free Hong Kong, 350HK and Extinction Rebellion HK, the groups also wrote the hashtag #morethan1% on their arm and posted it on their social media channels. The hashtag is in relation to a report that less than 1% of Hong Kong’s energy is produced by renewable sources.WEB,yp.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/114238/hong-kong-climate-strike-still-friday-student-activists-will-not-take, Hong Kong climate ‘strike’ still on for Friday but student activists will not take part due to ongoing protests, Mogul, Rhea, 19 September 2019, YoungPost, 22 September 2019,

Hungary

The Fridays For Future Hungary and Extinction Rebellion Hungary organised a joint demonstration on SzÃ©ll KÃ¡lmÃ¡n Square in the Hungary’s capital city of Budapest as part of the opening of Climate Week. Dozens of protesters have pretended to be dead to draw the attention of political leaders and decision-makers to the consequences of climate change and the need for substantive action.WEB,index.hu/kulfold/2019/09/20/klimavaltozas_tuntetes_pentek_klimatuntetes_fridays_for_future_covering_climate_thunberg/, MilliÃ³k csatlakoztak vilÃ¡gszerte a diÃ¡kok Ã¡ltal szervezett klÃmatÃ¼ntetÃ©shez, Millions around the world have joined student-organised climate demonstrations, DÃ¶mÃ¶tÃ¶r, BÃ¡lint, Ajpek, Orsi, hu, Index, 20 September 2019, 25 September 2019, WEB,index.hu/techtud/2019/09/20/klimavaltozas_tuntetes_szell_kalman_ter_fridays_for_future_extinction_rebellion/, BehalÃ¡ssal prÃ³bÃ¡ltÃ¡k a dÃ¶ntÃ©shozÃ³k figyelmÃ©t felhÃvni a klÃmavÃ¡lsÃ¡gra, They tried to draw the attention of policymakers to the climate crisis through inhalation, FÃ¶ldes, MÃ¡tÃ©, Csomor, ÃdÃ¡m, hu, Index, 20 September 2019, 25 September 2019,

Iceland

A protest was held in Iceland’s capital city of ReykjavÃk, featuring a musical event on climate awareness. Participants first gathered at HallgrÃmskirkja before walking towards the city public square of AusturvÃ¶llur.WEB,www.ruv.is/frett/allsherjarloftslagsverkfall-hafid-her-a-landi, Allsherjarloftslagsverkfall hafiÃ° hÃ©r Ã¡ landi, A global climate strike has begun in this country, KatrÃn, ÃsmundsdÃ³ttir, is, RÃšV, 20 September 2019, 23 September 2019,

India

In India, more than 14,000 people signed up for 26 events across the country as part of the global strikes.WEB,www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/global-climate-strike-india-greta-thunberg-news_in_5d849f2ce4b0849d47275572, Climate Strike: Governments Need To Act, Next Generation At Risk, Says Climate Change Campaigner, 20 September 2019, HuffPost, HuffPost India, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920151254/https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/global-climate-strike-india-greta-thunberg-news_in_5d849f2ce4b0849d47275572, 20 September 2019, live, In Delhi, more than 2,000 students and school children demanded the Prime Minister to declare an immediate climate emergency in India.While the Indian economy grew enormously in recent years, now the fifth largest in the world, nine of the ten most polluted cities on Earth are from India. In addition, an Indian government think tank suggested that many Indian cities could soon run out of drinking water.NEWS,www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/20/global-climate-strike-kicks-australia-britain-braces-weekend/, Global climate strike protesters arrested as Britain braces for weekend of chaos, The Daily Telegraph, Johnson, Jamie, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920084141/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/20/global-climate-strike-kicks-australia-britain-braces-weekend/, 20 September 2019, live,

Indonesia

A protest was held in Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta with participants from university and school students, members of about 50 civil groups together with children from different communities in Jakarta’s suburban areas to voice their increasing concerns on the alarming changes happening to the global climate, demanding the government to take clear measures to mitigate environmental impacts.WEB,www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/09/21/indonesian-cities-join-global-climate-strike.html, Indonesian cities join global climate strike, A. Muh. Ibnu, Aqil, The Jakarta Post, 21 September 2019, 22 September 2019, The protestors criticised the failure of the government to stop the rampant forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan which caused massive haze pollution not just in Indonesia but also to their neighbour of Malaysia and Singapore which exaggerated by the expansion of plantations and illegal land conversions in the country.WEB,globalvoices.org/2019/09/25/a-snapshot-of-climate-strikes-across-southeast-asia/, A snapshot of climate strikes across Southeast Asia, Mong, Palatino, Global Voices, 23 September 2019, 25 September 2019, In the Central Kalimantan province city of Palangka Raya, youths carrying placards marched through heavy smog caused by forest fires.WEB,www.voanews.com/science-health/hundreds-thousands-rally-across-australia-asia-against-climate-change, Hundreds of Thousands Rally Across Australia, Asia Against Climate Change, Reuters, Voice of America, 20 September 2019, 22 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920142645/https://www.voanews.com/science-health/hundreds-thousands-rally-across-australia-asia-against-climate-change, 20 September 2019, live, Student volunteers also collect rubbish near a coastal areas of Banda Aceh and Surabaya as part of the global strike. In Makassar, students from the Briton English Education held a long march starting from Jl Lamaddukelleng (Lamaddukelleng Road) towards Mandala Monument.WEB,makassar.tribunnews.com/2019/09/21/video-siswa-briton-makassar-suarakan-global-climate-strike, VIDEO: Siswa Briton Makassar Suarakan Global Climate Strike, VIDEO: Briton Makassar Students Voice Global Climate Strike, Wahyu, Susanto, Imam, Wahyudi, id, Makassar Tribun News, 21 September 2019, 29 September 2019, In Bandung, the climate strike jointly attended by students including kindergarten children, parents and the school staffs where activities on health and environment are being taught throughout the event.WEB,www.galamedianews.com/bandung-raya/234626/puluhan-pelajar-usia-dini-gelar-aksi-climate-strike.html, Puluhan Pelajar Usia Dini Gelar Aksi Climate Strike, Dozens of Early Age Students Hold Climate Strike Action, Dadang, Setiawan, id, Gala Media News, 23 September 2019, 29 September 2019,

Ireland

Over 20,000 protested in Ireland, including 10,000 to 15,000 in Dublin. Protests started from around midday in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Drogheda, Navan, Dundalk, Belfast and many other towns before marching to rallies in central locations.WEB,www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/climate-change/over-10-000-turn-out-for-climate-strike-protest-in-dublin-1.4025056, VIDEO: Over 10,000 turn out for climate strike protest in Dublin, irishtimes.com, en, 22 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190922192131/https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/climate-change/over-10-000-turn-out-for-climate-strike-protest-in-dublin-1.4025056, 22 September 2019, live,

Isle of Man

About 100 Manx school children protested for about an hour outside Tynwald in Douglas, the capital of Mann. An Extinction Rebellion flag was raised at the Peel Cathedral as a sign of support.NEWS,www.itv.com/news/granada/2019-09-20/manx-students-join-climate-change-protests-demanding-action-from-the-isle-of-man-government/, Manx students join climate change protests demanding action from the Isle of Man Government, 20 September 2019, 30 September 2019, ITV (TV network), ITV, NEWS,www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-49755267, Manx school children join global climate change protest, 20 September 2019, 30 September 2019, BBC,

Israel

Hundreds of people, the majority of whom were students, protested in Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem and three more places.NEWS,www.globes.co.il/news/article.aspx?did=1001301449, ×©×‘×™×ª×•×ª ×•×”×¤×’× ×•×ª ×‘×¨×—×‘×™ ×”×¢×•×œ× ×‘×ž×—××” ×¢×œ ××™ ×”×˜×™×¤×•×œ ×‘×ž×©×‘×¨ ×”××§×œ×™×, Globes, 20 September 2019, ××©×›× ×–×™, ×©× ×™, They were joined by a group of artists from the “Extinction Rebellion” movement that dressed in red to highlight the indifference to the extinction of endangered animals. Kahol Lavan lawmaker Miki Haimovich expressed solidarity with the protestors and the cause.NEWS,www.haaretz.com/israel-news/hundreds-of-teens-in-tel-aviv-join-global-call-for-leaders-to-act-on-climate-crisis-1.7867782, Hundreds of Teens in Tel Aviv Join Global Protest Calling for Leaders to Act on Climate Crisis, Rinat, Zafrir, 20 September 2019, Haaretz, 22 September 2019, Hasson, Nir, en, The Associated Press,web.archive.org/web/20190920192826/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/hundreds-of-teens-in-tel-aviv-join-global-call-for-leaders-to-act-on-climate-crisis-1.7867782, 20 September 2019, live,

Italy

File:Students holding banners, School strikes for climate - Fridays For Future in Milan, Italy - 24 May, 2019-05-24.jpg|thumb|right|A “Fridays for Future” rally in Milan MilanOn 27 September, more than one million people protested throughout 180 cities, mostly students. In Rome, more than 200,000 youth joined the protest.WEB,www.repubblica.it/cronaca/2019/09/27/news/clima-237064333/?ref=RHPPLF-BH-I237047295-C8-P2-S1.8-T1, Fridays for future, al via i cortei in 180 cittÃ italiane: “Siamo piÃ¹ di un milione”, Fridays for future, kids in the streets in 180 Italian cities: “We’re more than a million”, la Repubblica, 27 September 2019, 27 September 2019, While almost 150,000 students gathered at the street of Milan for the third time after similar climate protests in the months of March and May.WEB,milano.repubblica.it/cronaca/2019/09/27/news/fridaysforfuture_coteo_milano_sciopero_clima-237062254/, FridaysForFuture a Milano, l’onda verde e blu di studenti e famiglie in corteo per il clima, 27 September 2019, Repubblica.it, WEB,milano.repubblica.it/cronaca/2019/09/26/news/fridays_for_future_milano_sciopero_per_il_clima-236975238/, Fridays for future a Milano, attesi in 50mila per lo sciopero globale per il clima, Fridays for future in Milan, 50 thousand expected for the global climate strike, Luca, De Vito, it, la Repubblica, 26 September 2019, 27 September 2019, The student climate strike first meet in Largo Cairoli, a short walk from Sforza Castle before departing through the city.WEB,www.mentelocale.it/milano/articoli/81032-friday-for-future-milano-27-settembre-2019-orari-percorso-dello-sciopero-clima.htm, Friday for Future a Milano il 27 settembre 2019: orari e percorso dello sciopero per il clima, Friday for Future in Milan on 27 September 2019: times and path of the climate strike, it, Mentelocale Milano, 27 September 2019, 27 September 2019, WEB,www.ilgiorno.it/milano/cronaca/sciopero-clima-27-settembre-1.4804088, Sciopero per il clima 27 settembre a Milano, orari e percorso, Climate strike 27 September in Milan, timetables and route, Federico, Dedori, it, Il Giorno Milano, 27 September 2019, 27 September 2019, More than 50,000 people joined the protest both in TurinWEB,torino.repubblica.it/cronaca/2019/09/27/news/torino_in_piazza_per_l_ambiente_cambiamo_il_sistema_non_il_clima_-237064897/, Torino, 50 mila ragazzi in piazza per l’ambiente: “Cambiamo il sistema, non il clima”, 27 September 2019, Repubblica.it, and Naples,WEB,napoli.repubblica.it/cronaca/2019/09/27/news/fridays_for_the_future_napoli-237068566/, Fridays for the future Napoli: “Dal local al global: Ã¨ ora il momento di agire”, 27 September 2019, Repubblica.it, while 20,000 students took part in Bologna’s march.WEB,bologna.repubblica.it/cronaca/2019/09/27/news/bologna_l_onda_verde_e_tornata-237056932/, Bologna, l’onda verde Ã¨ tornata: 15mila in piazza per il clima, 27 September 2019, Repubblica.it, Protests were praised by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, who tweeted: “The images of the squares of the Fridays for Future are extraordinary, with so many young people participating with such passion. From the government there is the utmost commitment to translate this request for change into concrete solutions. We all have a great responsibility.““Giuseppe Conte su Twitter: Sono straordinarie le immagini delle piazze di #fridaysforfuture, con cosÃ¬ tanti giovani che partecipano con tale passione. Da parte mia e del Governo c’Ã¨ il massimo impegno a tradurre questa richiesta di cambiamento in soluzioni concrete. Abbiamo tutti una grande responsabilitÃ ”

Ivory Coast

In the Ivory Coast, protests took place against a proposed coal power plant in San PÃ©dro.WEB,www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2019/sep/20/climate-strike-global-change-protest-sydney-melbourne-london-new-york-nyc-school-student-protest-greta-thunberg-rally-live-news-latest-updates, Global climate strike: Greta Thunberg and school students lead climate crisis protest{{snd, live updates |work=The Guardian |author-last1=Oliver |author-first1=Mark |author-last2=Siddique |author-first2=Haroon |author-last3=Marsh |author-first3=Sarah |author-last4=Zhou |author-first4=Naaman |access-date=20 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920025751www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2019/sep/20/climate-strike-global-change-protest-sydney-melbourne-london-new-york-nyc-school-student-protest-greta-thunberg-rally-live-news-latest-updates |archive-date=20 September 2019 |url-status=live}}

Jamaica

The climate strike are being held differently in a Jamaican way with the main call are to protect the nature reserve of Cockpit Country.WEB,news.jamaicans.com/save-cockpit-country-day-jamaica-joins-the-september-20-global-climate-strike-with-a-call-to-protect-all-of-cockpit-country/, Save Cockpit Country Day{{snd, Jamaica Joins The September 20 Global Climate Strike With A Call To Protect All Of Cockpit Country|author=Jamarch|publisher=Jamaicans.com|date=20 September 2019|access-date=26 September 2019}}WEB,www.stabroeknews.com/2019/09/23/features/in-the-diaspora/cockpit-country-is-our-home-in-praise-of-cockpit-country-in-praise-of-rural-jamaica/, Cockpit Country is our home In praise of Cockpit country{{snd, in praise of rural Jamaica|author-first1=Esther|author-last1=Figueroa|publisher=Stabroek News|date=23 September 2019|access-date=26 September 2019}}

Japan

Over a dozen rallies were held in Japan, including one in the Shibuya district in Tokyo, and the old capital of Kyoto.

Kenya

Kenyan protesters were specifically demanding an end to government plans to build new coal power stations.WEB,www.lepoint.fr/afrique/changement-climatique-la-jeunesse-africaine-mobilisee-20-09-2019-2336913_3826.php, Changement climatique : la jeunesse africaine mobilisÃ©e, Climate change: mobilised African youth, fr, Le Point, 20 September 2019, 26 September 2019,

Kiribati

A protest took place in Kiribati, where students held placards chanting “We are not sinking, we are fighting”. The country is at great threat from rising sea levels.

Kosovo

The demonstrations took place in Kosovo’s capital city of Pristina, organised jointly by the Termokiss community centre and GAIA Kosovo. The protestors highlighted the illegal construction of hydro power plants in the country national parks, the pollution of farmable land and the plans for the construction of a new coal-fired power plant.WEB,prishtinainsight.com/prishtina-joins-global-climate-strike/, Prishtina joins Global Climate Strike, Eve-anne, Travers, Prishtina Insight, 19 September 2019, 27 September 2019, WEB,prishtinainsight.com/global-climate-strike-enacted-in-prishtina-mag/, Global Climate Strike enacted in Prishtina, Atdhe, Mulla, Prishtina Insight, 20 September 2019, 27 September 2019,

Latvia

A gathering which were attended by mostly young people from rural schools were being held in the VÄ“rmane Garden of Riga before they went on a walk to VecrÄ«ga (Old Town). One of the participants explained that “The world is starting to change and going the wrong way, we need to start doing something to change it” with another urge the people in the highest authority to take the climate crisis seriously and that “When making decisions, politicians must first consider the impact on nature, subordinating everything else to environmental issues”.WEB,www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/riga-klimata-aktivisti-pulcejusies-akcija-gajiens-nakotnei.a332652/, RÄ«gÄ klimata aktÄ«visti pulcÄ“juÅ¡ies akcijÄ “GÄjiens nÄkotnei”, Climate activists gather in Riga for “March for the Future”, Paula, JustoviÄa, Zanda, Ozola-Balode, KÄrlis, Miksons, lv, LSM.lv, 20 September 2019, 23 September 2019,

Lebanon

A number of school and university students demonstrated in Beirut to demand the government to take action as soon as possible to combat climate change and avoid an “environmental disaster”.WEB,www.bbc.com/arabic/media-49777069, Ø§Ù„Ø¥Ø¶Ø±Ø§Ø¨ Ø§Ù„Ø¹Ø§Ù„Ù…ÙŠ Ù…Ù† Ø£Ø¬Ù„ Ø§Ù„Ù…Ù†Ø§Ø® Ù„Ø£ÙˆÙ„ Ù…Ø±Ø© ÙÙŠ Ø¯ÙˆÙ„ Ø¹Ø±Ø¨ÙŠØ©, Global strike for climate for the first time in Arab countries, ar, BBC News, 20 September 2019, 23 September 2019,

Lithuania

Organised by Fridays for Future, climate rally was held in the Lithuania’s capital city of Vilnius. Participants moved to the city Vincas Kudirka Square as well in Kaunas Town Hall in Kaunas carrying placards with words such as “Planet over profit $”, “The world in your hands”, “There’s no planet B” and the “Global warming will touch you”.WEB,www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/1098408/fridays-for-future-vilnius-organizatore-gyvenant-mieste-aplinka-nuolat-skatina-vartoti, “Fridays for future Vilnius” organizatorÄ—: gyvenant mieste aplinka nuolat skatina vartoti, Organiser of “Fridays for Future Vilnius”: Living in a city environment is constantly encouraging consumption, Alina, Jodko, lt, Lithuanian National Radio and Television, 20 September 2019, 24 September 2019, WEB,www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/visame-pasaulyje-milziniski-protestai-del-klimato-kaitos-politikos-prisijungs-ir-vilnius-56-1205618, Visame pasaulyje milÅ¾iniÅ¡ki protestai dÄ—l klimato kaitos politikos: prisijungÄ— ir Lietuva, Huge protests on climate change policy worldwide: Lithuania joined, Jonas, Kisielius, RÅ«ta, MiÅ¡kinytÄ—, lt, 15min, 20 September 2019, 24 September 2019, WEB,www.lrytas.lt/gamta/zeme/2019/09/20/news/protestas-vilniuje-i-klimato-kaita-demesi-atkreipti-bande-apie-du-simtai-zmoniu-11901920/, Protestas Vilniuje: Ä¯ klimato kaitÄ… dÄ—mesÄ¯ atkreipti bandÄ— apie du Å¡imtai Å¾moniÅ³ (2), Protest in Vilnius: about two hundred people tried to draw attention on climate change (2), lt, Lrytas.lt, 21 September 2019, 24 September 2019,

Luxembourg

More than 1,000 students gathered at the main square of the main railway station as part of the global climate strike and under the guidance of the police made their way on the road towards Glacis.WEB,www.tageblatt.lu/headlines/klimastreik-in-luxemburg-mehr-als-1000-menschen-versammeln-sich-am-hauptbahnhof/, Klimastreik: Mehr als 1.000 Menschen demonstrieren in Luxemburg, Climate strike: More than 1,000 people demonstrate in Luxembourg, Frank, Goebel, lb, Tageblatt, 20 September 2019, 25 September 2019,

Malaysia

{{See also|Klima Action Malaysia}}Protests were jointly held with an event on awareness on rapid climate change that included dialogue sessions, speeches and mini workshops in Malaysia’s capital city of Kuala Lumpur as part of the global climate strike.WEB,www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/09/20/malaysia-kicks-off-global-climate-strike-in-kl, Malaysia kicks off Global Climate Strike in KL, Mei Mei, Chu, The Star, 20 September 2019, 21 September 2019, WEB,www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/09/21/schoolkids-call-for-change-to-tackle-climate-crisis, Schoolkids call for change to tackle climate crisis, The Star, 21 September 2019, 21 September 2019, More than 500 people took part in a march amid the 2019 Southeast Asian haze, jointly organised by Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY), Amnesty International (AI) and Greenpeace from Sogo shopping mall to Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Merdeka Square to calling for action against climate change and to hold the responsible people in the highest authority accountable for the destruction of the Earth’s environment.WEB,www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2019/09/21/in-malaysia-hundreds-march-for-climate-change-as-part-of-global-strike/1792969, In Malaysia, hundreds march for climate change as part of global strike, Kenneth, Tee, The Malay Mail, 21 September 2019, 22 September 2019, WEB,thediplomat.com/2019/09/climate-strike-in-hazy-kuala-lumpur/, Climate Strike in Hazy Kuala Lumpur, Alexandra, Radu, The Diplomat, 23 September 2019, 26 September 2019, subscription, In reference to Malaysia’s recent democratic transition, the first in it its independent history, a protester openly stated that “It does not matter whether it is the old or new government, you have the right to overthrow whichever government who isn’t concerned about the climate” while other protesters expressed through their placards with statement such as “Clean air for all”, “We can’t breathe money”, “No other system except ecosystem” and “Worst housewarming party ever!!!”.In Sabah, nearly 100 people comprising organisations and individuals representing various civil society organisations in the state attended the climate strike held at the Pillars of Sabah in Kota Kinabalu with participants clad in green and black clothing with many wore face masks through the hazy situation. An open letter was delivered to the Chief Minister’s office, urging the government to address issues within the palm oil industry; reassess the controversial multi-billion Tanjung Aru Eco Development (TAED) project and the Papar mega dam project; to reinforce carrying capacity on tourist arrivals to Sabah Parks islands, amongst others.WEB,www.theborneopost.com/2019/09/28/nearly-100-turn-up-for-sabah-climate-strike/, Nearly 100 turn up for Sabah Climate Strike, The Borneo Post, 28 September 2019, 29 September 2019,

Malta

A protest of 300 people took place in Valletta, organised by members of Extinction Rebellion Malta. Protesters staged a die-in and asked the Maltese Parliament to declare climate emergency.WEB,timesofmalta.com/articles/view/malta-joins-rest-of-world-in-climate-strike-action.736634/, Malta joins rest of the world in climate strike action, Times of Malta, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019, WEB,www.independent.com.mt/articles/2019-09-20/local-news/Climate-strike-in-Valletta-6736213749, Climate strike in Valletta, The Malta Independent, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019, The protest was endorsed by several NGOs and follows a series of others demanding climate justice.WEB,www.independent.com.mt/articles/2019-09-01/blogs-opinions/Climate-politics-6736212921, Green movements in Malta{{snd, Extinction Rebellion and the climate emergency |work=Malta Independent |access-date=1 September 2019}}

Mexico

Across Mexico, 65 strikes were planned. Hundreds of young people in Mexico City joined their counterparts across the world in demonstrations against climate change.WEB, Milenio, JÃ³venes de CdMx se suman a protesta mundial contra el cambio climÃ¡tico,www.milenio.com/politica/comunidad/cdmx-se-suma-a-protesta-contra-el-cambio-climatico, Jorge Becerril, Axel Martinez, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019, es, Young people from CDMX join worldwide protest against climate change, WEB, Televisa News, MarcharÃ¡n en CDMX contra cambio climÃ¡tico, durante ‘Fridays for future’

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Montenegro

Dozens of people marched through the city of Podgorica, Montenegro’s capital, on 20 September. The protesters specifically demanded more action to protect the environment and address pollution.NEWS,www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2019/09/20/florida-students-join-climate-strike-express-sea-rise-fears/, Florida students join climate strike, express sea-rise fears, 20 September 2019, Tampa Bay Times, 30 September 2019, NEWS,nena-news.it/il-ponte-balcanico-global-climate-strike-nei-balcani/, IL PONTE BALCANICO. Global Climate Strike nei Balcani, 28 September 2019, Nena News, 30 September 2019, it,

Morocco

A youth march took place in Marrakesh with further youth rallies of the World Climate Week held on 27 September in several locations across Morocco’s including in Casablanca, Demnate, Fez and in Morocco’s capital of Rabat, organised jointly by the Association of Teachers of Life Sciences and Earth (ATLSE) in Morocco with Greenpeace.WEB,2m.ma/ar/news/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%B4%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%83%D8%B4-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%AF%D9%89-%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AE-20190920/, Ù…Ø³ÙŠØ±Ø© Ø´Ø¨Ø§Ø¨ÙŠØ© Ø¨Ù…Ø±Ø§ÙƒØ´ Ù„Ù„ØªØµØ¯Ù‰ Ù„Ù…Ø®Ø§Ø·Ø± ØªØºÙŠØ± Ø§Ù„Ù…Ù†Ø§Ø®, Youth march in Marrakesh to address the risks of climate change, ar, 2M, 21 September 2019, 23 September 2019,

Myanmar

Environmental activists from Myanmar have joined the movement since the global climate strike movement began on 24 May as Myanmar is particularly prone to the negative consequences of climate change and natural disasters, from the extremes of flooding to drought, which further exacerbated by human’s activities.WEB,www.bnionline.net/en/news/climate-strike-protesters-take-streets-myanmar, Climate Strike protesters take to the streets of Myanmar, Burma News International, 23 September 2019, 25 September 2019, In line with the global climate strike, more than 200 protestors gathered in front of Bogyoke Market and marched to Sule Pagoda and Maha Bandula Park in downtown Yangon while carrying placards to calling for a concerted effort by government and business to deal with the global crisis, urging the government to put a definite end to big infrastructure projects, such as the Myitsone Dam in Kachin State which could damage the environment.WEB,www.mmtimes.com/news/hundreds-yangon-activists-join-global-climate-strike.html, Hundreds of Yangon activists join Global Climate Strike, Myat Moe Aung, Myanmar Times, 23 September 2019, 25 September 2019, WEB,mizzima.com/article/climate-strike-protesters-take-streets-myanmar, Climate Strike protesters take to the streets of Myanmar, Aye Chan Kaing, Mizzima, 23 September 2019, 25 September 2019,

Nepal

Nepal hosts 118 ecosystems, 75 categories of vegetation, and 35 types of forests.WEB,www.usaid.gov/nepal/environment-and-global-climate-change, Environment and Global Climate Change {{!, Nepal {{!}} U.S. Agency for International Development |date=14 November 2017 |website=usaid.gov |language=en |access-date=21 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830001704www.usaid.gov/nepal/environment-and-global-climate-change |archive-date=30 August 2019 |url-status=live}} Recent disasters including a storm that killed over 25 people in April, flash floods that killed hundreds, and unusual weather patterns, have reportedly alarmed the Nepalese.WEB,myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/youths-to-march-for-climate-justice/, Youths to march for climate justice, Adhikari, Priyanka, My Republica, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019, Different national and international organisations support Nepal to initiate program for global climate change. Some people marched with placards about the care of the environment.WEB,www.buzzfeednews.com/article/zahrahirji/climate-strike-greta-thunberg-fridays-for-future, Millions Of Young People Around The World Are Leading Strikes To Call Attention To The Climate Crisis, BuzzFeed News, 20 September 2019, NEWS,www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2019/sep/20/global-climate-strike-millions-protest-worldwide-in-pictures, Global climate strike: millions protest worldwide â€“ in pictures, Compiled by Eric, Hilaire, The Guardian, 20 September 2019,

Netherlands

File:Maastricht Global Climate Strike 01.jpg|thumb|Protesters in Maastricht MaastrichtOn 20 September, climate strikes took place in multiple locations in the Netherlands, including Amsterdam and Maastricht. At the march starting in Amsterdam’s Dam Square, it was reported by police that about 6,000 individuals were present, with many having either received permission from the schools to attend, write a motivational/argumentative letter for why they were attending, or show photographic proof they were there. At the march starting in Maastricht’s Vrijthof square, it was reported in the press that about 2,000 or 2,500 individuals were present.WEB,www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20190920_00123805/klimaatmars-in-maastricht-brengt-meer-dan-2000-mensen-op-de-been, Klimaatmars in Maastricht brengt meer dan 2000 mensen op de been, De Limburger, 20 September 2019, WEB,www.1limburg.nl/grote-opkomst-bij-mondiale-klimaatstaking-maastricht, Grote opkomst bij mondiale klimaatstaking Maastricht, 20 September 2019, 1Limburg | Nieuws en sport uit Limburg, On 27 September, a national climate strike was organised in The Hague. Attendance estimates range from 15,000 to over 30,000.NEWS, Drukte bij klimaatstaking in Den Haag, eindpunt mars verplaatst,nos.nl/artikel/2303527-drukte-bij-klimaatstaking-in-den-haag-eindpunt-mars-verplaatst.html, 27 September 2019, NOS,

New Zealand

File:20190927-48801635111 b797993b86 o (48801347143).jpg|thumb|Protesters in Wellington WellingtonIn New Zealand, the strikes have occurred for multiple weeks prior to the nationwide school and intergenerational strikes on 27 September.WEB,www.schoolstrike4climatenz.com/, Join us on September 27th. Strike 4 Climate, School Strike 4 Climate Action NZ, 21 September 2019,www.schoolstrike4climatenz.com/," title="web.archive.org/web/20190904195708www.schoolstrike4climatenz.com/,">web.archive.org/web/20190904195708www.schoolstrike4climatenz.com/, 4 September 2019, live, NEWS,www.stuff.co.nz/environment/climate-news/115951535/climate-strike-students-shave-heads-in-aucklands-aotea-square, Climate strike: Students shave heads in Auckland’s Aotea Square, Mandy, Te, Stuff.co.nz, 20 September 2019, 21 September 2019, The New Zealand protests were delayed by a week to allow students to sit exams the previous Friday.NEWS, Roy, Eleanor Ainge, ‘Nothing else matters’: school climate strikes sweep New Zealand,www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/27/nothing-else-matters-school-climate-strikes-sweep-new-zealand, 27 September 2019, The Guardian, 27 September 2019, At least three female students shaved their heads to raise money for the Amazon, alongside the 20 September strike, which was organised as Marist College had exams planned on 27 September. On 27 September, an estimated 170,000 people including school students participated in 40 events in urban centres across New Zealand{{snd}}roughly 3.5% of the country’s population; turnout figures exceeded 80,000 in Auckland and about 40,000 attended the demonstration in Wellington (almost 20% of the city’s population).NEWS, Walls, Jason, Climate change march: Thousands of schoolkids’ action inspired by Greta Thunberg,www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12271480, 27 September 2019, New Zealand Herald, 27 September 2019, NEWS, Morton, Jamie, Climate striking kids’ plea to adults: march with us,www.nzherald.co.nz/environment/news/article.cfm?c_id=39&objectid=12271331, 27 September 2019, New Zealand Herald, 27 September 2019, In addition, New Zealand’s universities and 260 local businesses participated in the climate strike.NEWS, Foxcroft, Debrin, New Zealand companies join students in support for the global climate strike,www.stuff.co.nz/business/116139687/new-zealand-companies-join-students-in-support-for-the-global-climate-strike, 27 September 2019, Stuff.co.nz, 27 September 2019, An open letter signed by 11,000 New Zealanders was delivered to Parliament on 27 September, urging the government to declare a national climate emergency.

Nigeria

Multiple strikes took place in Nigeria. Turnout of the protests were reportedly low in Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city. However more people were protesting in Abuja, numbering over a hundred.WEB,www.aitpost.com/global-climate-change-strike-today-2/, Global climate change strike today, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920142648/https://www.aitpost.com/global-climate-change-strike-today-2/, 20 September 2019, live,

North Macedonia

Citizens of the North Macedonia held a climate protest in the capital city of Skopje.WEB,nezavisen.mk/skopje-joins-the-youth-climate-strikes-across-the-world/?lang=en, Skopje joins youth climate strikes across the world, Nezavisen Vesnik, 20 September 2019, 27 September 2019,

Pakistan

Thousands of Pakistanis including students, environmentalists, celebrities and politicians joined the protests which took place across 32 towns and cities in Pakistan. Major rallies were held in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta and Gilgit.WEB,www.dawn.com/news/1506308/tens-of-thousands-to-take-part-in-global-climate-protests-today, Pakistanis answer call to march against climate change in vast global protest, Ali, Sana, Dawn (newspaper), Dawn, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019, WEB,gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistani-students-youth-join-global-climate-change-campaign-1.66554299, Pakistani students, youth join global climate change campaign, Jamal, Sana, Gulf News, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920155615/https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistani-students-youth-join-global-climate-change-campaign-1.66554299, 20 September 2019, live, In Karachi, protesters gathered in front of the Frere Hall and addressed by activists including Sheema Kermani.WEB,www.dawn.com/news/1506322, Fearing for their future, Karachi’s youth march against climate change, Ali, Sana, Dawn (newspaper), Dawn, 20 September 2019, 23 September 2019, In Lahore, a protest was held in front of Lahore Press Club, led by climate activist Meherbano Raja. “It will be youth led because they are the most affected generation and so they will be leading from the front”, said Ms. Raja.WEB,www.dawn.com/news/1506232, Climate march today in Lahore, 20 September 2019, DAWN.COM, en, 21 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920163528/https://www.dawn.com/news/1506232, 20 September 2019, live,

Panama

A demonstration was held on the grounds of the Legislative Park on 5 May, starring young people and representatives of various Panamanian environmental groups, who gathered this global call to raise their voice and raise awareness in the authorities and in the population on the damages caused to the environment. Grecia Medina, director of development of the National Association for the Conservation of Nature (ANCON), said that it seeks to take actions for the climate through this concentration.WEB,www.radiopanama.com.pa/noticias/actualidad/panamenos-se-suman-a-la-manifestacion-mundial-por-el-clima/20190921/nota/3956256.aspx, PanameÃ±os se suman a la manifestaciÃ³n mundial por el clima, 21 September 2019,

Papua New Guinea

The students of Lae Christian Academy secondary schools held a strike and participate in an event held by a non-profit organisation, Pacific Rawa at their school with one of the students calling the central government as well the authorities of Morobe Province and the city of Lae to stop a coal-fire power project that will be built in the area.WEB,emtv.com.pg/lae-christian-academy-participates-in-2019-global-climate-strike/, Lae Christian Academy Participates in 2019 Global Climate Strike, Julie Badui, Owa, EMTV News, 29 September 2019, 30 September 2019,

Peru

Thousands of students, schoolchildren and young people march in the country, with the majority in Peru’s capital city of Lima and Madre de Dios through the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative (IRI) movement as part of the global strike with the aim of demanding public policies against climate change and raising public awareness on the global problem. One of the youngster said “We want life and a world where our young people can live in harmony with each other and with the planet” with other messages such as “Be part of the solution”, “We are nature defending itself” and “Time is running out”.WEB,exitosanoticias.pe/v1/peru-se-unio-a-huelga-global-para-crear-conciencia-sobre-cambio-climatico/, PerÃº se uniÃ³ a huelga global para crear conciencia sobre cambio climÃ¡tico, Peru joined a global strike to raise awareness about climate change, es, Exitosa, 21 September 2019, 23 September 2019,

Philippines

More than 600 young environmentalists took part in a rally in the capital city of Manila, forming a human-Earth formation while carrying placards for climate justice where they denounced the rising number of extrajudicial killings of environmental and land rights activists under the government of President Rodrigo Duterte who came to power in 2016. A total of 17 strikes were registered in the country.WEB,www.interaksyon.com/trends-spotlights/2019/09/20/155115/greta-thurnberg-philippines-climate-strike/, Teen advocate Greta Thunberg wishes Philippines luck on first day of #ClimateStrike, Catalina Ricci S., Madarang, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,www.interaksyon.com/trends-spotlights/2019/09/20/155115/greta-thurnberg-philippines-climate-strike/," title="web.archive.org/web/20190920142648www.interaksyon.com/trends-spotlights/2019/09/20/155115/greta-thurnberg-philippines-climate-strike/,">web.archive.org/web/20190920142648www.interaksyon.com/trends-spotlights/2019/09/20/155115/greta-thurnberg-philippines-climate-strike/, 20 September 2019, live, Filipino activists also marched in honor of those who were killed for defending the environment.WEB,www.independent.co.uk/environment/global-climate-strike-live-protests-greta-thunberg-speech-demonstrations-a9112986.html, Global strikes begin in what could be largest climate protest in history{{snd, follow live |date=20 September 2019 |website=The Independent |access-date=20 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920144716www.independent.co.uk/environment/global-climate-strike-live-protests-greta-thunberg-speech-demonstrations-a9112986.html |archive-date=20 September 2019 |url-status=live}} The Guardian reported in 2018 that the Philippines is the deadliest country for those defending the environment and land.NEWS,www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jul/30/philippines-deadliest-country-defenders-environment-global-witness, Philippines is deadliest country for defenders of environment, Jonathan, Watts, 30 July 2019, The Guardian, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190904202334/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jul/30/philippines-deadliest-country-defenders-environment-global-witness, 4 September 2019, live, Some 10,000 people also swept across a long stretch of beach on heavily polluted Manila Bay, clutching sacks they filled with rubbish as part of the global strike.

Poland

Thousands of school children joined adults in protests in Warsaw, while protests also took place in other cities. Poland produces 80 percent of its electricity from coal.WEB,www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-09/20/c_138408508.htm, Young Poles rally against climate change{{snd, Xinhua | English.news.cn|website=Xinhua|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920155614www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-09/20/c_138408508.htm|archive-date=20 September 2019|access-date=20 September 2019}} For years the country has been careful about climate targets. Coal mining is responsible for tens of thousands of jobs in the south of the country. Poland presently plans to phase out coal power plants by 2050.NEWS,www.apnews.com/851a13bb93694c44aca3b59797de3a0a, Macron urges French climate protesters to target Poland, Corbet, Sylvie, 23 September 2019, Associated Press, 28 September 2019, Scislowska, Monika, Many middle schools gave students the day off to participate.WEB,www.france24.com/en/20190920-australia-global-climate-strike-greta-thunberg-united-nations-youth-summit, ‘The earth is on fire’: Young people lead global climate change protests, France 24, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920100905/https://www.france24.com/en/20190920-australia-global-climate-strike-greta-thunberg-united-nations-youth-summit, 20 September 2019, live, NEWS,www.apnews.com/3189749c081d453fb4b4ed527c9495bf, ‘I want a future’: Global youth protests urge climate action, Peltz, Jennifer, 20 September 2019, Associated Press, 28 September 2019, Jordans, Frank, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Estonia blocked an attempt by French President Emmanuel Macron to commit the European Union to carbon neutrality by 2050.

Portugal

Hundreds of students in Portugal’s capital city of Lisbon to a demand for environmental measures from the government including for the closure of coal and gas power stations in the country as well several other issues on Portugal environment.WEB,www.jn.pt/local/noticias/lisboa/lisboa/interior/vigilia-em-lisboa-marcou-inicio-de-semana-em-defesa-do-clima-11325883.html, VigÃlia em Lisboa marcou inÃcio de semana em defesa do clima, Vigil in Lisbon marks climate protection weekend, pt, JN, 21 September 2019, 23 September 2019,

Romania

Protests on the climate awareness took place in Bucharest, TimiÈ™oara, IaÈ™i, Cluj-Napoca, TÃ¢rgu Jiu and Craiova.WEB,stirileprotv.ro/stiri/actualitate/romanii-se-alatura-grevei-globale-impotriva-schimbarilor-climatice-zcasa-noastra-arde.html, RomÃ¢nii au ieÅŸit Ã®n stradÄƒ pentru greva globalÄƒ Ã®mpotriva schimbÄƒrilor climatice, Romanians went out for a global strike against climate change, ro, È˜tirile Proâ€¢TV, 20 September 2019, 22 September 2019,

Russia

Despite the independent nature and disconnect to the climate strike movement, protests on the similar topics took place in more than 30 cities across the country, beginning with a small scale rally in Russia’s capital city of Moscow, continuing with Saint Petersburg and other cities and towns, most notably in the north-west. 13 protests took place in Arkhangelsk Oblast where local residents have been protesting for more than a year against the construction of a large landfill in the vicinity of the Shies railway station.WEB,www.svoboda.org/a/30177442.html, Ð”ÐµÐ½ÑŒ ÑÐºÐ¾Ð¿Ñ€Ð¾Ñ‚ÐµÑÑ‚Ð°: Ð² Ð¡ÐµÐ²ÐµÑ€Ð¾Ð´Ð²Ð¸Ð½ÑÐºÐµ Ñ…Ð¾Ñ‚ÑÑ‚ Ñ‚Ñ€Ð¸Ð±ÑƒÐ½Ð°Ð»Ð° Ð´Ð»Ñ Ñ€ÑƒÐºÐ¾Ð²Ð¾Ð´ÑÑ‚Ð²Ð° Ð Ð¾ÑÑÐ¸Ð¸, Eco-Protest Day: Severodvinsk wants a tribunal for Russian leadership, ru, Ð Ð°Ð´Ð¸Ð¾ Ð¡Ð²Ð¾Ð±Ð¾Ð´Ð°, 22 September 2019, 22 September 2019,

San Marino

Students and young people took to the streets in the San Marino on 27 September. The march started in Piazza Grande in Borgo Maggiore and ended in Piazza della LibertÃ . A delegation of Fridays for Future San Marino met with the Captains Regent.NEWS,www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/clima-studenti-in-piazza-per-il-terzo-sciopero-globale-alta-partecipazione-a-san-marino-a177531, Clima: studenti in piazza per il terzo sciopero globale. Alta partecipazione a San Marino, 27 September 2019, 30 September 2019, San Marino RTV, it, NEWS,www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/comunicati-c9/il-bilancio-del-fridays-for-future-san-marino-dopo-il-terzo-sciopero-globale-a177630, Il bilancio del Fridays for Future San Marino dopo il Terzo Sciopero Globale, 29 September 2019, 30 September 2019, San Marino RTV, it,

Senegal

An estimated 200 students protested in Dakar.

Serbia

A group of activists from the Serb branch of Fridays for Future co-operated with the Green Youth of Serbia to organised a walk from Terazije to Student Square and Republic Square in the Serbia’s capital city of Belgrade, with lectures on climate change and sustainable cities.WEB,www.bbc.com/serbian/cyr/srbija-49773929, “Ð’Ñ€ÐµÐ¼Ðµ Ð½Ð°Ð¼ Ð¸ÑÑ‚Ð¸Ñ‡Ðµ“{{snd, Ð¼Ð»Ð°Ð´Ð¸ Ñƒ Ð¡Ñ€Ð±Ð¸Ñ˜Ð¸ Ð¸ ÑÐ²ÐµÑ‚Ñƒ Ñƒ Ð±Ð¾Ñ€Ð±Ð¸ Ð¿Ñ€Ð¾Ñ‚Ð¸Ð² ÐºÐ»Ð¸Ð¼Ð°Ñ‚ÑÐºÐ¸Ñ… Ð¿Ñ€Ð¾Ð¼ÐµÐ½Ð° |trans-title=“Time is running out for us“{{snd}}young people in Serbia and the world in the fight against climate change |author-first=Uros |author-last=Dimitrijevic |language=sr |publisher=BBC News |date=20 September 2019 |access-date=23 September 2019}}

Singapore

A total of more than 1,700 participants decked in red colour, mostly youth, gathered at Hong Lim Park through the hazy season with placards such as “Don’t burn my future” and “O-Levels are soon, so is this irreversible climate crisis” to express their concerns and raise more awareness on the rapid climate change to urge for a systematic change from the government as well as corporations on the basis that individual efforts were not sufficient as part of the global climate strike. It is known as the first climate protest held in Singapore.WEB,www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/1700-participants-sg-climate-rally-die-in-11930486, More than 1,700 turn up at first Singapore Climate Rally, Kelly, Wong, Channel NewsAsia, 21 September 2019, 22 September 2019, NEWS, Tan, Audrey, Fogarty, David,www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/hundreds-turn-up-in-red-at-hong-lim-park-for-first-singapore-climate-rally, Big turnout at Hong Lim Park for first Singapore Climate Rally, The Straits Times, 29 October 2019, 21 September 2019, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong previously stated that the government would commit $100 billion in long-term investments to tackle climate change in general and rising sea levels in particular.

Slovakia

Climate strikes took place in Å½ilina, BanskÃ¡ Bystrica, Nitra and KoÅ¡ice. Before the main gathering in Slovakia’s capital city of Bratislava, Comenius University organised its own march from Å afÃ¡rikovo Square to NÃ¡mestie Slobody (Freedom Square) with about 5,000 people came to the Freedom Square and then moved through the PalisÃ¡dy Street in front of Parliament building. Along the way, they said “Let’s change the system, not the climate”.WEB,spravy.pravda.sk/domace/clanok/526476-na-slovensku-zacinaju-klimaticke-strajky-za-buducnost-vsetkych/, Viac ako pÃ¤Å¥tisÃc Ä¾udÃ sa postavilo za lepÅ¡iu ochranu klÃmy, More than five thousand people were in favour of better climate protection, sk, SprÃ¡vyâ€¢Pravda, 20 September 2019, 23 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920201618/https://spravy.pravda.sk/domace/clanok/526476-na-slovensku-zacinaju-klimaticke-strajky-za-buducnost-vsetkych/, 20 September 2019, live, WEB,domov.sme.sk/g/139013/protest-v-bratislave-20-9-2019?gref=strm_art-22216891, Protest v Bratislave, 20. 9. 2019, Protest in Bratislava, 20. 9. 2019, sk, SME, 20 September 2019, 23 September 2019,

Slovenia

Climate strikes were held across the country from Maribor, to the coastal cities.WEB,www.rtvslo.si/okolje/novice/zahtevamo-pravico-do-dihanja/500056, Zahtevamo pravico do dihanja, We demand the right to breathe, A. P. J., K. Å t., sl, Radio-Television Slovenia, 20 September 2019, 27 September 2019,

Solomon Islands

In the Solomon Islands, protesters symbolically took to the seas rather than the streets, as the low-lying nation is at great risk from rising sea levels.WEB,www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/climate-strike-change-protests-solomon-islands-global-warming-demonstrations-south-pacific-kiribati-a9113386.html, ‘Our existence is at stake’: Students on islands being swallowed by rising seas join global climate strike, The Independent, Drury, Colin, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920210331/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/climate-strike-change-protests-solomon-islands-global-warming-demonstrations-south-pacific-kiribati-a9113386.html, 20 September 2019, live,

South Africa

Across South Africa, 18 protests took place, including protests organised by the African Climate Alliance.WEB,www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2019-09-20-pick-your-protest-sa-climate-action-kicks-into-global-gear/, Pick your protest: SA climate action gets personal, Bloom, Kevin, Daily Maverick, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019, A total of 5,000 people were estimated to have taken part, according to organisers. The strikes were supported by numerous organisations, including Earthlife Africa, 350Africa.org, the South African Food Sovereignty Campaign, the Co-operative and Policy Alternative Center, and Greenpeace. They were also endorsed by the South African Federation of Trade Unions.WEB,news.trust.oritem/20190913130314-av8ob/, OPINOIN: South African unions and activists call on workers to join climate strikes, Vavi, Zwelinzima, Lenferna, Alex, Thomas Reuters Foundation, 13 September 2019, 20 September 2019, https:web.archive.org/web/20190920114535news.trust.oritem/20190913130314-av8ob/, 20 September 2019, live, Protests took place at the headquarters of energy company Sasol, with protesters calling on Sasol to provide “a just transition plan that meets the needs of workers, affected communities, the country, the continent and the world”.WEB, https:www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2019-09-15-the-climate-emergency-disruption-and-rebellion-are-now-a-matter-of-life-and-death/, The climate emergency: Disruption and rebellion are now a matter of life and death, Satgar, Vishwas, Daily Maverick, 15 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920114537/https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2019-09-15-the-climate-emergency-disruption-and-rebellion-are-now-a-matter-of-life-and-death/, 20 September 2019, live,

South Korea

Protest are being held in South Korea’s capital city of Seoul with people consisting of 330 groups from all walks of life held a “9â€¢21 Climate Crisis Emergency Action” rally in Seoul National University Road, criticising the government that is silent on the climate crisis, and companies that emit multiple greenhouse gases.WEB,www.hani.co.kr/arti/society/society_general/910391.html, “ê¸°í›„ë³€í™” ë¹„ìƒìƒí™© ì„ í¬í•˜ë¼” ì‹œë¯¼ 5ì²œëª… ê¸°í›„ìœ„ê¸° ì„ ì–¸, “Declaration of climate change emergencies” 5,000 citizens declared climate crisis, Kim, Hye-yoon, ko, Hani, 21 September 2019, 22 September 2019, In a quiet protest at the capital, activists flashed environmentalist messages in Morse code using LED. The protester demanded the government to recognise the truth and declare an emergency with an estimated 5,000 people gathered at the meeting. Participants attended the meeting with placards such as “Tomorrow’s hope begins today” and “If you don’t act now, there is no future”. Similar protests also being held in 10 regions across the country, including Busan, Daegu and Changwon.

Spain

(File:ManifestaciÃ³n huelga mundial por el clima, Madrid, 2019-09-27 (48813215716).jpg|thumb|right|Protesters in Madrid)(File:Protesters in Vigo.jpg|thumb|Protesters in Vigo)On 20 September protesters in Madrid, Barcelona, MÃ¡laga, Granada and other Spanish cities and towns joined the strike.NEWS,www.diariosur.es/malaga/malaga-suma-week-20190920133035-nt.html, MÃ¡laga se suma a la ‘Week for future’ para concienciar sobre la emergencia climÃ¡tica, Sandra, Miras, 20 September 2019, 22 September 2019, Diario Sur, es, Vocento, Numerous strikes took place on 27 September, with protests in cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Vigo, Zaragoza, Valladolid, Santander, Toledo, Salamanca or Ãvila.WEB,www.farodevigo.es/sociedad/2019/09/28/miles-jovenes-claman-planeta/2177540.html, Miles de jÃ³venes gallegos claman por el planeta, Progressive Spain, 28 September 2019, 28 September 2019, WEB,progressivespain.com/2019/09/16/hundreds-of-groups-back-27th-september-climate-strike/, Hundreds of groups back 27th September climate strike, Progressive Spain, 16 September 2019, 23 September 2019, WEB,www.20minutos.es/noticia/3779805/0/huelga-clima-2019-directo/, Cientos de miles de jÃ³venes lideran una protesta histÃ³rica por el clima en EspaÃ±a, 27 September 2019, 20minutos.es{{snd, Ãšltimas Noticias}}WEB,www.eldiario.es/sociedad/Fridays-for-future_0_946655946.html, El movimiento de jÃ³venes por el clima estalla en EspaÃ±a con manifestaciones masivas para exigir medidas urgentes, Medio, ambiente, eldiario.es, 27 September 2019, WEB,avilared.coart/41964/tambien-en-avila-se-clama-por-el-clima, TambiÃ©n en Ãvila se clama por el clima, Avilared com, Ãvilared, El diario digital de Ãvila, 27 September 2019, WEB, https:lacronicadesalamanca.com/250709-salamanca-se-suma-a-la-jornada-de-emergencia-por-el-clima/, Salamanca se suma a la jornada de emergencia por el clima, 27 September 2019,

Sweden

(File:Fridays for Future in Stockholm 2019.jpg|thumb|Protestors in Stockholm|alt=)On 20 September, a climate march from Mynttorget to KungstrÃ¤dgÃ¥rden occurred in Stockholm, Sweden. Greta Thunberg’s speech in New York City was broadcast to Sweden over a widescreen.NEWS,www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/stockholm/global-klimatstrejk-tog-ater-plats-pa-stockholms-gator, Global klimatstrejk tog Ã¥ter plats pÃ¥ Stockholms gator, Sveriges Television, sv, Tove Tikkanen, JÃ¶nn, 20 September 2019, 21 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920190413/https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/stockholm/global-klimatstrejk-tog-ater-plats-pa-stockholms-gator, 20 September 2019, live, NEWS,www.expressen.se/nyheter/klimat/greta-thunberg-demonstrerar-i-new-york-/, Hyllningarna till Greta, Expressen, sv, Filippa, Rogvall, Tomas, Kvarnkullen, Linnea, Lundgren, 20 September 2019, 21 September 2019, On 27 September the climate strike week was completed with tens of thousands of people,NEWS,www.thelocal.se/20190927/in-pictures-thousands-strike-for-climate-in-sweden, In Pictures: Tens of thousands strike for the climate in Sweden, thelocal.se, en, 27 September 2019, 28 September 2019, including performances in KungstrÃ¤dgÃ¥rden by Hoffmaestro & Chraa and Robyn.NEWS,www.expressen.se/nyheter/klimat/robyns-klimatbudskap-det-ar-inte-kort/, Robyns klimatbudskap, Expressen, sv, Sara Malm, 27 September 2019, 27 September 2019,

Switzerland

File:GrÃ¨veClimatGenÃ¨ve-27sept2019-011a-PtMont-Blanc.jpg|thumb|Protesters in GenÃ¨ve GenÃ¨veAround 2,000 people took part in climate demonstrations in the cities of Basel, St. Gallen and Lausanne on 20 September. One speaker told the crowd during the rally that “We must convince everyone now that we have to act in favour of the climate. The crisis concerns us all, whether we are from the right or the left”. The crowds also criticised the lack of action by Swiss politicians, banks and big business on the rapid climate change.WEB,www.swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-strike_protestors-in-switzerland-demand-climate-change-action/45244788, Protestors in Switzerland demand climate change action, Swissinfo, 20 September 2019, 24 September 2019, In ZÃ¼rich, an estimated 5,000 people went on strike. In Lausanne, roughly 3,500 people took part in demonstrations, including the winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Jacques Dubochet.WEB,www.swissinfo.ch/eng/environment_climate-protestors-take-to-the-streets-of-lausanne-again/45260908, Climate protestors take to the streets of Lausanne again, Swissinfo, 27 September 2019, 28 September 2019, Activists claimed over 100,000 attended the national protest held in Bern in the afternoon of 28 September, while local police did not provide an estimate of attendees. Thousands arrived by train or bicycles.NEWS,www.swissinfo.ch/eng/political-activism_100-000-gather-in-bern-for-climate-demo/45262842, 100,000 gather in Bern for climate demo, Misicka, Susan, 28 September 2019, Swiss Info, 1 October 2019, Ahead of the U.N. 2019 climate conference, Swiss food company NestlÃ© said it wanted to become carbon neutral by 2050.

Taiwan

A protest was held by students in Taiwan’s capital city of Taipei which is jointly organised with other activities, calling on the 2020 presidential candidates to take more specific measures for climate change.WEB,www.thenewslens.com/article/125043, ã€åœ–è¼¯ã€‘è¶…éŽ163åœ‹ã€400è¬äººæŽ¥åŠ›ï¼Œå²ä¸Šæœ€å¤§ã€Œç‚ºæ°£å€™ç½·èª²ã€å°åŒ—ä¹Ÿä¸ç¼ºå¸, ã€Photosã€‘More than 163 countries, 4 million relays, the biggest events for climate in history, Taipei is not absent, Abby, Huang, zh, The News Lens, 21 September 2019, 22 September 2019,

Tanzania

A march took place in Dar es Salaam, headed by a marching band.WEB,edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/global-climate-strike-2019/index.html, Live updates: Global climate strike, 20 September 2019, CNN, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920085743/https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/global-climate-strike-2019/index.html, 20 September 2019, live,

Thailand

Students and environmentalists from Thailand have gone on climate strike since March 2019.WEB,www.nationthailand.com/breakingnews/30365861, Bangkok students strike against climate change, The Nation, 15 March 2019, 29 September 2019, WEB,www.nationthailand.com/national/30369970, Thai environmentalists join worldwide climate ‘strike’, Pratch, Rujivanarom, The Nation, 24 May 2019, 29 September 2019, On 20 September, more than 200 people stormed Thailand’s environment ministry building in the capital city of Bangkok and played dead while chanting “save our Earth”.NEWS, Tanakasempipat, Patpicha, Young climate strikers ‘drop dead’ at Thai environment ministry,www.reuters.com/article/us-climate-change-strike-thailand/young-climate-strikers-drop-dead-at-thai-environment-ministry-idUSKBN1W509Y, 21 September 2019, Reuters, 21 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920114539/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-climate-change-strike-thailand/young-climate-strikers-drop-dead-at-thai-environment-ministry-idUSKBN1W509Y, 20 September 2019, live, NEWS, Students lead largest global climate strike,theaseanpost.com/article/students-lead-largest-global-climate-strike, 21 September 2019, The ASEAN Post, 21 September 2019, NEWS, Katanyu, Chanat, Climate Protests,www.bangkokpost.com/photo/1754814/climate-protests, 21 September 2019, Bangkok Post, 21 September 2019, Photos, The protestors submitted a petition asking the government to phase out coal and transition to renewable energy where it was received by a government official who subsequently lauded the concern of young people for the environment. The Varee Chiangmai International School in Chiang Mai Province held a climate event from 20 to 27 September which began with a school clean up day as well as rubbish picking in the Nong Hoi community and Ping River as part of World Cleanup Day.WEB,www.chiangmaicitylife.com/citynews/general/global-climate-strike-week-at-varee-chiangmai-international-school/, Global Climate Strike Week at Varee Chiangmai International School, Chiang Mai City Life, 28 September 2019, 29 September 2019,

Trinidad and Tobago

A total of 30 coastal clean-ups was held in conjunction of the International Coastal Clean-up with a gathering in Queen’s Park Savannah and subsequent rally being held in Port of Spain.WEB,www.looptt.com/content/watch-students-lead-way-local-climate-strike-march, Watch: Students lead the way in local climate strike march, Alina, Doodnath, Loop Trinidad and Tobago, 25 September 2019, 26 September 2019,

Tunisia

A number of school and university students demonstrated in Tunisia to demand the authorities to take action to combat climate change and avoid an “environmental disaster”.

Turkey

According to organisers, 10,000 protesters went on strike in Turkey. The focal points of the protests in Turkey were in Istanbul’s KadÄ±kÃ¶y and ÅžiÅŸli districts. The teenage climate activists were led by 13-year-old Atlas SarrafoÄŸlu and 18-year-old Selin GÃ¶ren.WEB,www.hurriyetdailynews.com/world-children-rise-against-climate-crisis-146739, World children ‘rise’ against climate crisis{{snd, World News |website=HÃ¼rriyet Daily News |date=20 September 2019 |access-date=20 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920142648www.hurriyetdailynews.com/world-children-rise-against-climate-crisis-146739 |archive-date=20 September 2019 |url-status=live}}

Uganda

In Uganda’s capital Kampala, protests against climate change were joined by hundreds of Ugandan children. It was also joined by the country’s most high-profile youth activist, Leah Namurgewa, who is 15.NEWS,www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/hundreds-of-ugandan-children-hold-climate-strike-119092001002_1.html, Hundreds of Ugandan children hold climate strike, Business Standard India, 20 September 2019, Business Standard, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920142644/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/hundreds-of-ugandan-children-hold-climate-strike-119092001002_1.html, 20 September 2019, live,

Ukraine

File:ÐšÐ»Ñ–Ð¼Ð°Ñ‚Ð¸Ñ‡Ð½Ð¸Ð¹ Ð¼Ð°Ñ€Ñˆ ÐšÐ¸Ñ—Ð² 08.jpg|thumb|Protest in Kyiv KyivA march took place in Kyiv in which a thousand people participated, mostly youth.{{in lang|uk}} WEB,www.unian.ua/m/ecology/10692735-klimat-zminyuyetsya-a-vlada-rozvodit-rukami-v-centri-kiyeva-proyshov-marsh-na-zahist-klimatu-i-tvarin-foto.html, “Climate is changing, power is shaking hands”: march on climate and animal protection took place in the center of Kyiv (photo), UNIAN, 20 September 2019, An estimated 2,600 people protested across the country, according to organisers.

United Kingdom

Local groups of youth climate activists organised over 200 events across the United Kingdom for 20 September, with umbrella campaign groups Scottish Youth Climate Strike (SYCS) in Scotland, UK Student Climate Network (UKSCN) in England and Wales, and Youth Climate Association Northern Ireland in Northern Ireland making demands to respective governments on the back of these protests. The strikes were supported by trade unions, the University and College Union, Unite the Union, and the Trades Union Congress. The Co-operative Bank collaborated with Unite to allow its workforce to strike. However, teachers were warned that encouraging students to strike or failing to record student absences could lead to legal or disciplinary action. Protestors who illegally blocked Lambeth Bridge were arrested by police.In the lead up to the strike, Joshua Curiel, student and climate activist, wrote a piece in The Guardian calling for a public information campaign on how to halt the climate crisis{{snd}}in a similar fashion to Make Do and Mend and Dig for Victory.NEWS,www.theguardian.com/society/2019/sep/18/government-ad-campaign-climate-crisis-brexit-not-deal, We’re crying out for a government ad campaign on how to halt the climate crisis {{!, Joshua Curiel |author-last=Curiel |author-first=Joshua |date=18 September 2019 |work=The Guardian |access-date=23 September 2019 |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}Organisers said that roughly 300,000 people participated in strikes across the country,WEB,www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/20/enough-biggest-ever-climate-protest-uk, ‘Enough is enough’: biggest-ever climate protest sweeps UK, The Guardian, Taylor, Matthew, Watts, Jonathan, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920171003/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/20/enough-biggest-ever-climate-protest-uk, 20 September 2019, live, with 100,000 attendees of a London rally, where politician Jeremy Corbyn gave a speech in which he told the young people in attendance: “you and a whole generation have brought the issue centre stage and I am absolutely delighted about that”.WEB,www.standard.co.uk/news/world/climate-strikes-youth-activists-gather-worldwide-to-demand-environmental-action-a4242756.html, Climate strikes: Youth activists gather worldwide to demand environmental action ahead of UN summit, Evening Standard, Jarvis, Jacob, 20 September 2019, 20 September 2019, Protests in Edinburgh and Brighton reached 20,000 and 10,000 participants, respectively. On 21 September, Extinction Rebellion activists blocked streets at Dover in a protest which led to the arrest of 10 people.WEB,www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/21/extinction-rebellion-protesters-in-dover-could-face-arrest, Extinction Rebellion: 10 arrested at Dover protest, The Guardian, Otte, Jedidajah, 21 September 2019, 21 September 2019, Following the strike, there was a global week of action, although outwith Scotland there was not much action in the UK. Notably, Scottish Youth Climate Strike pulled off an entire week of actions and events including bringing together communities across the country in a single people’s declaration to all parties in the Scottish Parliament.PRESS RELEASE,foe.scot/press-release/sycs-climate-strikes-demand-action-government/, Enormous turnout for Climate Strikes to demand action from Government, Scotland, Scottish Youth Climate Strike, 2019-09-20, live,web.archive.org/web/20190921191226/https://foe.scot/press-release/sycs-climate-strikes-demand-action-government/, 2019-09-21, 2020-08-07, A week of action linked to climate change will follow today’s strike, starting with the ‘Day of Death’ tomorrow, where SYCS will host die-ins across Scotland to symbolise what our future looks like. Other events will include appreciation of the planet, education and people’s assemblies to discuss key issues., File:College Green Youth Strike (48771427757).jpg|Protest in BristolFile:Impressions from the Global Climate Strike in Edinburgh on 20 September 2019 - Global Climate Strike, Edinburgh (48764886318).jpg|Protest in EdinburghFile:London Climate Strike JPS 8650a-sm (48765254446).jpg|Protest in London

United States

The event is one of the largest climate mobilizations in US history.NEWS,www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/global-climate-strike-which-companies-are-closing-their-doors-n1055621, Global Climate Strike: Which companies are closing their doors?, NBC News, en, 19 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190919083037/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/global-climate-strike-which-companies-are-closing-their-doors-n1055621, 19 September 2019, live, Over 1,000 strike events were planned in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. The US Youth Climate Strike Coalition, an alliance of eight US-based youth-led climate groups came together through the mobilization of Future Coalition to plan the US marches.WEB,www.mtv.com/news/3139644/inside-the-youth-led-plan-to-pull-off-the-biggest-climate-strike-so-far/, Inside The Youth-Led Plan To Pull Off The Biggest Climate Strike So Far, MTV News, en, 2019-10-25, Upon launch, the Coalition posted a series of five demands directed at world leaders and elected officials:

“A Green New Deal: Building on “the” Green New Deal resolution in Congress, this calls for transforming the economy to 100% renewable energy by 2030, while creating jobs and ending leases and permits for fossil fuel projects.
Respect for indigenous land and sovereignty: Honoring treaties protecting indigenous land by ending resource extraction in and affecting those areas.
Environmental justice: Investing in the communities affected most by poverty and pollution.
Protecting biodiversity: Protecting and restoring 50% of the world’s lands and oceans and stopping all deforestation by 2030.
Sustainable agriculture: Investing in regenerative agriculture and ending subsidies for industrial agriculture.“WEB,www.fastcompany.com/90398587/read-the-demands-from-the-upcoming-climate-strike, Read the demands from the upcoming climate strike, Peters, Adele, 2019-09-04, Fast Company, en-US, 2019-10-25,

The New York City Department of Education, with more than one million students, gave permission for youth to skip school for the day to participate in the strike; Boston Public Schools followed suit, while Chicago Public Schools announced they would not mark students absent if they returned after the strike.WEB,www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-youth-climate-strike-amazon-walkout-20190918-s2cgqgjsdjbxtgyeeq5irbht7m-story.html, Students and labor activists to rally downtown Friday to back international climate strike, Amazon walkout, Chen, Elaine, Chicago Tribune, 18 September 2019, 19 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190919174132/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-youth-climate-strike-amazon-walkout-20190918-s2cgqgjsdjbxtgyeeq5irbht7m-story.html, 19 September 2019, live, WEB,www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nyc-schools-let-1-1-million-students-cut-class-climate-n1055516, NYC schools to let 1.1 million students cut class for climate strike, 17 September 2019, NBC News, en, 19 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190919083027/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nyc-schools-let-1-1-million-students-cut-class-climate-n1055516, 19 September 2019, live, Several school districts in the D.C. metropolitan area also excused students to strike with parental permission.WEB, Fenston, Jacob, Students Plan To Skip Class For Climate Change. Here’s How Schools Are Handling It.,wamu.org/story/19/09/19/students-plan-to-skip-class-for-climate-change-heres-how-schools-are-handling-it/, WAMU, 22 September 2019, In a protest in the Battery, Manhattan, on 20 September, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg spoke, having sailed to the US across the Atlantic in August 2019. An estimated 250,000 people attended the rallies across New York.WEB,www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/21/across-the-globe-millions-join-biggest-climate-protest-ever, Across the globe, millions join biggest climate protest ever, The Guardian, Laville, Sandra, Watts, Jonathan, 21 September 2019, 21 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920235607/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/21/across-the-globe-millions-join-biggest-climate-protest-ever, 20 September 2019, live, Numerous businesses including Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, and Lush Cosmetics announced they would be closed on 20 September to support the strike.WEB,www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/brands-are-closing-their-doors-in-support-of-the-global-climate-strike/, Brands Are Closing Their Doors in Support of the Global Climate Strike, Barwick, Ryan, AdWeek, 17 September 2019, en-US, live,web.archive.org/web/20190920101723/https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/brands-are-closing-their-doors-in-support-of-the-global-climate-strike/, 20 September 2019, 19 September 2019, Over 1,700 Amazon employees signed an internal petition pledging to walk out over Amazon’s lack of action on climate change.NEWS,grist.org/article/amazon-employees-will-walk-out-over-the-companys-climate-inaction/, Amazon employees will walk out over the company’s climate inaction, 11 September 2019, Grist, 19 September 2019, en-US,web.archive.org/web/20190920101726/https://grist.org/article/amazon-employees-will-walk-out-over-the-companys-climate-inaction/, 20 September 2019, live, WEB,www.cnbc.com/2019/09/11/amazon-employee-on-walkout-for-climate-change.html, Amazon employee on walkout for climate change: I was feeling ‘hopeless,’ ‘ashamed’ of my role there, Clifford, Catherine, 11 September 2019, CNBC, en, 19 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190920103227/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/11/amazon-employee-on-walkout-for-climate-change.html, 20 September 2019, live, A day before the strike, Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, unveiled an extensive new plan to tackle climate change and committed to meet the goals of the UN’s Paris Agreement ten years ahead of schedule.WEB,www.cnbc.com/2019/09/19/jeff-bezos-speaks-about-amazon-sustainability-in-washington-dc.html, Jeff Bezos unveils sweeping plan to tackle climate change, Palmer, Annie, 19 September 2019, CNBC, en, 19 September 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190919144844/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/19/jeff-bezos-speaks-about-amazon-sustainability-in-washington-dc.html, 19 September 2019, live, Members of Young Evangelicals for Climate Change participated at about a dozen colleges and universities, with a message of creation care and a faith-based approach to “speaking up for people’s right to clean air and water and a stable climate.“WEB,insideclimatenews.org/news/20092019/we-see-your-greed-global-climate-strike-draws-millions-young-people-demanding-action, ‘We See Your Greed’: Global Climate Strike Draws Millions Demanding Action, Tigue, Kristoffer, Gustin, Georgina, 20 September 2019, InsideClimate News, en-US, 21 September 2019, File:Climate Strike at State Capital (48767651042).jpg|Protest in Denver, ColoradoFile:Climate change protesters Burlington, VT 20 September 2019.jpg|Protest in Burlington, VermontFile:Homer Climate Strike.jpg|Protest in Homer, AlaskaFile:September 2019 Pittsburgh Climate Strike 03.jpg|Protest in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFile:San Francisco Global Climate Strike 01.jpg|Protest in San Francisco, CaliforniaFile:Climate Strike 0146 (48770632118).jpg|Protest in Washington, D.C.

Uruguay

Protests were held in Uruguay’s capital city of Montevideo, TacuarembÃ³, Maldonado, Treinta y Tres, Trinidad and Rivera. Through its social networks movement, #ViernesPorElFuturoUy (#FridaysforFutureUy) ordered the public to act and spread the message on the awareness. In the message “We march and demand that Uruguay declare the state of climatic and ecological emergency. The earth is dying, and with it our future. In 11 years there will be no more time to think how to save it and make it habitable again, because we will enter a point of no return. Today we can still do something, so there is to go outside and demand that our authorities took action on the rapid climate change”.WEB,www.montevideo.com.uy/Noticias/La-marcha-global-por-el-clima-se-realizara-tambien-en-Uruguay-este-viernes-uc730413, La marcha global por el clima se realizarÃ¡ tambiÃ©n en Uruguay este viernes, The global climate march will also take place in Uruguay this Friday, es, Montevideo Portal, 20 September 2019, 23 September 2019,

Vanuatu

During the strike on 20 September, the deputy minister of Vanuatu, a low-laying island state in the South Pacific, explicitly mentioned the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan and New Zealand as the countries who are “to blame for this threat to our survival”. Meanwhile, hundreds of citizens, many of them being children dressed in traditional clothes, took to the streets of Vanuatu’s capital city Port Vila with banners and signs.NEWS,www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/20/global-climate-strike-kicks-australia-britain-braces-weekend/, Five climate change protesters arrested as Britain braces for weekend of chaos: Asia, Smith, Nicola, 20 September 2019, The Daily Telegraph, 3 October 2019, NEWS,www.interris.it/esteri/kiribati--la-battaglia-per-il-clima-dell-arcipelago-che-affonda, Kiribati, la battaglia per il clima dell’arcipelago che affonda, 20 September 2019, In Terris, 3 October 2019, it,

Vietnam

In line with the global protest, around 1,400 volunteers in the capital, Hanoi, collected trash from across city despite the hot weather. Environmental activists also organised a climate protest in Ho Chi Minh City.

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