FAQs about Climate Emergency

8. What do you know about the student strike on 03-15-2019?

It was a strike on Friday, March 15, 2019, with the particularity of being the first major global mobilization against climate change promoted by young people. Schoolchildren ask their governments to comply with the Paris Agreement. The demonstrations were held in more than a thousand cities in more than 100 countries, promoted by Friday For Future.

Among many slogans and statements, the media has collected some: “There is no planet B”. “Politician, you are condemned, youth has taken to the streets”. “Change the policy, not the climate.” “Better a human change than climate change”. “We’re still on time.” “We want life!” “We are here to raise awareness about climate change, God has given us the opportunity to enjoy our lives on Earth, so it is our responsibility to keep it clean.” “Today we have not gone to school, because school can wait, but climate change does not.”

FAQs about Climate Emergency

1. When, where and why was the Climate Emergency declared?

2. What are the objectives of the Climate Emergency?

3. What consequences can the declaration of Climate Emergency have?

4. Who is Greta Thunberg?

5. Why was the Climate Emergency inspired by young people?

6. What do you know about UN programs for children, adolescents and young people?

7. What is the “Friday for Future” movement and how did it come about?

8. What do you know about the student strike on 03-15-2019?

9. Is the success of the Paris Agreement linked to national climate emergencies?

10. What is the “Extinction Rebellion” movement?

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