Wisconsin Bail Out the People MovementMillions of young people across 150 countries are protesting climate change on Friday, with many students skipping school to participate, the Washington Post reports.
What’s next: The protests come days before world leaders are set to meet at a climate summit at the United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres wants leaders to come with actionable plans and not empty promises, per the Post.
The backdrop: The Friday for Future protests began in 2018 when Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg went on strike from school on Fridays. Since then, Thunberg has become the face of youth climate protests and advocacy.
In New York City: Thunberg led the protests. The main protests were scheduled for noon, but protesters gathered early, per the New York Times. Leading up to the protests, New York City announced its 1.1 million students are allowed to skip school to participate.
Students protesting climate change in Manila, Philippines. Photo: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images
Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement