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This week will be historic. In over 150 countries, people are stepping up to support young climate strikers and demand an end to the age of fossil fuels. The climate crisis won’t wait, so neither will we.

Young people have woken up much of the world with their powerful Fridays For Future school strikes for the climate. Now, millions of adults are joining in a huge wave of that will kickstart renewed action all over the world. The urgency of the climate crisis requires a new approach and a just response centered on human rights, equity, and justice. Follow the actions and join the movement.

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Photo Highlights

A group of young people holding up signs in front of a traditional stone carved statue.

Merida, Mexico.  Photo: Alejandra Prietodavo

Aerial image of thousands of people marching through a city center, with a large rotunda in the foreground.

Wellington, New Zealand.  Photo: Kieran Meredith

Young child holds up a sign that says 'Planet over Profit' in front of a large group of people.

Ottawa, Canada.  Photo: Nhattan Nguyen

Aerial image of a long column of thousands of people marching down a city street with car traffic running alongside

Chile.  Photo: Greenpeace Chile

A young woman in a headscarf holds up a sign that says 'We must rise before the tides do'. She stands in front of a large group of people also holding signs in a modern urban area.

Edmonton, Canada.  Photo: Abdul Malik

A young woman in a headscarf holds up a sign that says 'Ka Ngaro Te Whenua, Ka Ngaro Te Tangata!!! (When the land dies, the people die!!!)'. She stands in front of a large group of people also holding signs in a modern urban area.

Edmonton, Canada.  Photo: Abdul Malik

Aerial image of a massive crowd of hundreds of thousands of people marching on a sunny day in an mixed urban area with parks and buildings.

Montréal, Canada.  Photo: Ulysse Lemerise

A close-up of a group of people holding signs, including one that reads 'Koussahar: Un maison, un arbre fruitier, tout le monde gagne.'

Kaolack, Senegal.  Photo: Xippil Xole

A group photo of Vietnamese children holding signs and wearing air-quality face masks.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.  Photo: Hong Hoang

A group of people march, chanting and holding the flags of Pacific island nations proudly over their heads.

Sydney, Australia.  Photo: Nilesh Pawar

A person wearing a traditional headdress stands on stage, looking out over a crowd of hundreds of thousands gathered for a climate strike rally.

New York City, United States.  Photo: Heather Craig / Survival Media Agency

A young person stands in a crowd and looks directly into the camera, holding up a sign that says '#FossilFreePH'.

Ilo-ilo City, Philippines.  Photo: Jimdel Ryu Mabaquiao / Nelson Cabalatungan

An older person holds a sign that says 'Climate Justice' in English and Japanese, as part of a group marching in front of an urban background at twilight.

Tokyo, Japan.  Photo: Rodger Sono / Survival Media Agency

Three young people holding signs for the Global Climate Strike in Vanuatu

Vanuatu.  Photo: Dax Tahapath Kallunabeck

Aerial image of 100,000 people marching for the Global Climate Strike in Melbourne, Australia

100,000 people marching in Melbourne, Australia.  Photo: Teagan Glenane / Survival Media Agency

A row of young people holding hands, smiling, and lifting tall, painted banners above their heads. A crowd of people and tall buildings of downtown San Francisco are in the background.

San Francisco, USA.  Photo: Sunshine Velasco / Survival Media Agency

A row of young people holding megaphones and kneeling in the middle of street in front a banner. A large crowd of people and downtown Manhattan are in the background.

New York City, USA.  Photo: Sunshine Velasco / Survival Media Agency

A young woman dramatically holds up a sign that says 'Accíon Ahora' with one arm. Buildings, trees, and a crowd of people also holding signs are behind her.

Mexico City, Mexico.  Photo: Diego Rodríguez García / Survival Media Agency

A group of young people mid-stride, all holding colorfully painted Climate Strike signs that almost fill the frame.

Kyiv, Ukraine.  Photo: Victor Dyomin / Survival Media Agency

A group of brown-skinned adults and young people, each with big smiles and one fist raised in the air. They are holding a hand-painted banner that reads 'Black Kids Block', with stone columns and buildings visible in the background.

Berlin, Germany.  Photo: Ahmed Helwa

A large group of people march while holding while holding a yellow banner designed in the style of caution tape. They are holding a wide range of color, handmade signs and placards.

Jakarta, Indonesia.  Photo: Gilang Kharism

Two young women in school uniforms march at the front of a group while holding signs that read 'Renewable Energy Now' and 'System Change not Climate Change'.

Klerksdorp, South Africa.  Photo: Brighton Phiri

Aerial photo of several thousand people marching through an urban area along a waterfront, with lots of colorful banners and signs.

Hamburg, Germany.  Photo: Fridays for Future

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Frequently Asked Questions

When are the Global Climate Strikes?

Young people have woken up much of the world with their powerful Fridays for Future school strikes for the climate. As we deal with devastating climate breakdown and hurtle towards dangerous tipping points, young people are calling on millions of us across the planet to disrupt business as usual by joining the global climate strikes on September 20, just ahead of a UN emergency climate summit, and again on September 27. Together, we will sound the alarm and show our politicians that business as usual is no longer an option. The climate crisis won’t wait, so neither will we. 

What is planned?

Millions of school climate strikers have been leaving their classrooms every Friday. Now they hope that everyone else will join them in action. Going on climate strike means people everywhere walking out of their homes, their offices, their farms, their factories.  Everyone is needed to disrupt business as usual: from sports stars, actors and teachers to food industry workers, psychologists, delivery drivers and everything in between. We can all take part, whatever our circumstances, by refusing to accept the status quo.  Already people in 150 countries are organising for the global climate strikes this September. Some will spend the day in protest against new pipelines and mines, or the banks that fund them; some will highlight the oil companies fuelling this crisis and the politicians that enable them.  Others will spend the day in action raising awareness in their communities and pushing for solutions to the climate crisis that have justice and equity at their heart.   On a grossly unequal planet, not everyone will be able to take a day off or take part in the same way. But we can all take a stand and make our voices heard. Find out how.

Why go on #ClimateStrike?

Our house is on fire. The climate crisis is an emergency but we’re not acting like it. People everywhere are at risk if we let oil, coal and gas companies continue to pour more fuel on the fire.  Our hotter planet is already hurting millions of people. If we don’t act now to transition fairly and swiftly away from fossil fuels to 100% renewable energy access for all, the injustice of the climate crisis will only get worse.  We need to act right now to stop burning fossil fuels and ensure a rapid energy revolution with equity, reparations and climate justice at its heart.  But it’s going to take all of us working together to succeed. Join the Climate Strikes starting on September 20 – three days out from the UN’s climate emergency summit and continuing on September 27.   Millions of us will walk out from home, work, school or university to declare a climate emergency and show our politicians what action in line with climate science and justice means. The climate crisis won’t wait, so neither will we.

What difference will it make?

These Climate Strikes won’t solve the climate crisis alone. What this moment can do is demonstrate that people are no longer willing to continue with business as usual. The urgency of the climate crisis requires a new approach and a just response centred on human rights, equity, and justice.  Greta Thunberg’s lone protest caught the world’s attention last year, and has spread to millions of school children who are sounding the alarm. Now it’s everyone’s turn to stand with young people and show world leaders the people power demanding climate justice. September’s climate strikes will kickstart a huge wave of action and renewed ambition all over the world. 

Who is going on climate strike?

Everyone! School strikers are aiming to make September 20 their biggest mobilisation yet, whilst unions and adults everywhere are preparing their own climate strikes on September 20 and 27 in over 150 countries already.   We already know that environmental, public health, social justice, and development groups will join in. But our greatest hope is simply to show that those working on this crisis have the backing of millions of human beings who have a growing dread about the climate emergency but who have so far stayed mostly on the sidelines. It will take all of our efforts to get millions of us in the streets worldwide. So join us. Our window for effective climate action is closing fast. 

What are you asking for?

The climate crisis is an emergency – we want everyone to start acting like it. We demand climate justice for everyone.  Our hotter planet is already hurting millions of people. If we don’t act now to transition fairly and swiftly away from fossil fuels to 100% renewable energy for all, the injustice of the climate crisis will only get worse.  We need to act right now to stop burning fossil fuels and ensure a rapid energy revolution with equity, reparations and climate justice at its heart. 

What if I can’t go on strike?

Workers’ rights and labour laws vary hugely around the world, and not everyone can work, strike or be part of a union. On a grossly unequal planet, some of us can’t do without a single day’s pay, and some of us work for bosses who would fire us if we dared try.  And some jobs simply can’t stop: emergency room doctors should keep on saving lives. But many of us can put off for 24 hours our usual work, confident it will be there when we return.    The strike called by youth on September 20 will kick start a week of climate action with many different plans underway in different parts of the world allowing adults to join together, step up and take action for our climate.  Here is a range of ways you could join the Climate Strikes if you’re supposed to be working on September 20 or 27

Who is supporting climate strikes?

Climate strikes were started by school students organising through the #FridaysForFuture platform. This Global Climate Strike mobilisation is a joint response by a broad coalition of groups, NGOs, unions and social movements across the world to young people’s call to action for September. These are the principles guiding our collective efforts towards September.

Can adults join in?

Absolutely! School strikers have invited everyone to walk out in solidarity with them on Friday September 20 and 27. This is a global moment to show politicians everywhere that our movement is growing from strength to strength and we won’t stop until we get climate justice for everyone. This is only the beginning.

Why two different dates?

As young climate strikers have shown, there is huge power in sustained action week after week to match the scale of the climate emergency. These dates in September are only a beginning to the sustained mass mobilisation that will be needed to pressure world governments to take action in line with climate science and justice.  Different groups in different parts of the world are mobilising on either or both September 20 and 27 for different reasons – you can see a list of key dates for countries here (available soon).   On September 20, 3 days before a UN emergency climate summit being held in New York, young people in the Fridays For Future network are mobilising for their largest global climate strike ever. They have invited everyone to join them on Friday, September 20 and again the following Friday, September 27 when they will join Earth Strike for a general strike.  Global Climate Strike partners encourage everyone to join on both dates and well beyond.

Guides, Tips + Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions about what’s happening? Check out the FAQ.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Organise a Climate Strike

Thinking about organising a climate strike action, but not sure where to start? Here are step-by-step instructions to help you run a successful Climate Strike.

Organiser’s Guide

How to be a good ally to young climate strikers

Are you participating in a youth-led climate strike action? Here are some tips on how you can contribute without stealing the spotlight.

How to stand with youth

Organising a School Strike

Are you organising your school, college, or university? Fridays for Future has tips on how to make it succeed.

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Getting involved as an organisation

Does your group or organisation want to get involved as a partner? Read the principles for organisations looking to support the youth-led climate strike and sign up

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