This afternoon, Aotearoa will join the global movement of climate strikes, with protests taking place in cities and towns across the country. The climate strike is a peaceful demonstration of solidarity with young people around the world who are calling for urgent action to address the climate crisis.
The protests are part of the global Fridays for Future movement, which was started by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg in 2018. The movement has since grown to include millions of people in over 150 countries, all demanding that governments take meaningful action to reduce emissions and protect the planet.
In Aotearoa, the climate strike is being organised by a coalition of environmental organisations, including Greenpeace, 350 Aotearoa and Generation Zero. The protests will take place in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and other cities and towns around the country.
The protesters are calling on the government to take immediate action to reduce emissions and protect the environment. They are also demanding that the government commit to a just transition to a zero-carbon economy, and that it invest in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
The climate strike is an important reminder that we must all take responsibility for protecting our planet. It is also a powerful demonstration of the power of collective action, and a reminder that we can all make a difference if we work together.
So if you’re in Aotearoa this afternoon, join your fellow citizens in standing up for the future of our planet. Together, we can make a difference.
Source: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoAiStream