Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Climate Protests Intensify Worldwide
People all around the world, especially kids and teens, are marching and protesting to ask grown-ups to take better care of the Earth and stop climate change.
They want leaders to do more to protect the planet before it's too late.
Some protests caused traffic jams, and a few people were arrested, but no major incidents were reported.
Thousands protest in over 150 countries demanding climate action
Demonstrations led by youth activists, inspired by Greta Thunberg
Protests disrupt traffic, with some leading to arrests
World leaders urged to take stronger climate change measures
Protests come ahead of UN climate summit next week
- Who
- Youth activists, inspired by Greta Thunberg, and adults supporting them
- What
- Protests demanding climate action
- When
- Friday, September 20, 2019
- Where
- Over 150 countries worldwide, including major cities like New York, London, and Sydney
- Why
- To pressure world leaders to take stronger measures against climate change
Protesters
Some governments and businesses
Urgent action
Protesters
Climate change is an emergency that requires immediate, bold action
Some governments and businesses
Gradual changes are more feasible and sustainable
Economic impact
Protesters
Transition to green economy will create jobs and boost growth
Some governments and businesses
Rapid changes may hurt businesses and cause job losses
- Initiator
- Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old Swedish girl
- Hashtag
- #ClimateStrike
- Estimated participants
- Over 7.6 million worldwide
- Number of countries
- Over 150
- Upcoming event
- UN Climate Summit on September 23, 2019
