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Melbourne’s strike. Australia has already made history with its largest
climate mobilization ever. Photo: Survival Media Agency

John — it's happening. 

The sun has set on this historic first day of the Global Climate Strike
and marches in the Pacific — and for our friends and allies in Africa and
Europe, the strikes are hitting full swing.

Already, turnout numbers from Australia have shattered previous records,
with over 400,000 people demonstrating, and tallies from Berlin alone put
the city's crowd size at 270,000. Beautiful photos are pouring in from the
Pacific, East Asia, and South Asia.

Enjoy the highlights so far as millions of people like you take to the
streets worldwide before the day’s end. And if these updates below aren’t
enough, follow our [ [link removed] ]live coverage with the latest updates. It'll be
rolling all week as we make history together. 

 

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In solidarity,
Nicole

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Strike Highlights

September 20 in Vanuatu. Photo: Dan McGarry

Sunrise over the Pacific: The Solomon Islands kicked off the day, with
protestors rowing to shore in Marovo to perform a traditional warrior
dance. “We stand in solidarity with the global community of strikers by
sharing our frontline truths in a way that resonates with Pacific Island
people — through music, folklore, art, and storytelling.” Over 30 events
rolled on across the Pacific.

With record-breaking turnouts in Melbourne and Sydney, over 400,000 people
turned up across the country — and numbers could tick higher overnight as
more reports come in. In Sydney, major roads in the city center were shut
down. About 380 ship dock workers walked off the job in Hutchinson Port,
according to the Maritime Workers Union.

Rain didn’t stop youth in Mumbai from demanding a safe future. Photo:
Fridays for Future Mumbai.

South Asia: Over 70 events across India brought loads of color and energy
into the day. In Nepal, a rally highlighted climate impacts on the
Himalayas and opposed the government’s plan to start seismic tests for oil
and gas drilling. In [ [link removed] ]Ghoti, Pakistan, temperatures soared to 41˚C as
people called out for justice.

Kiev, Ukraine. Photo: 350 EECCA

Eastern Europe and the Caucasus: Organisers in Kiev were thrilled to
report their strike was the largest climate mobilization yet. The first of
three consecutive strike days kicked off in the Georgian capital of
Tbilisi with others planned across the region.

South Africa: A peaceful march in Johannesburg kicked off to push for a
just transition towards a renewable energy future without coal. It's the
start of a week of positive climate action in communities, from beach
clean-ups to urban gardening and recycled art workshops. The South African
Federation of Trade Unions, which organises 800,000 workers, supports the
strikes. 

FridaysforFuture march in Berlin. Photo: Carmen Viñas 

Opening big: Berlin's march just kicked off with massive numbers — 270,000
srikers! — despite some public transportation grinding to a halt. Others
in Berlin began to blockade bridges, and a series of escalatory actions
are planned throughout the week.

The total number of Germany's strikes topped 500 — and many countries in
Europe, including Italy, Portugal, and the Netherlands won't even hold
their main strikes until Friday, 27 September. We can expect turnout in
the millions today: [ [link removed] ]Follow the live coverage for updates.

One to Watch

[ [link removed] ]This video of Nairobi’s rally is bound to get you energized. “We're
marching to ask the government to stay on course to achieve 100% renewable
energy," said one protestor. 

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Not Just the Streets

At last count, over 3,000 companies have taken part in different ways —
some by shutting their doors, others by giving staff the day off. More
than 7,350 websites are now part of the [ [link removed] ]Digital Climate Strike, either
shutting down for the day or directing people to follow the global strike
online. 

Use Your Voice 

Make sure the world knows about your strike. Send us your photos and
videos from today and strikes throughout the week using [ [link removed] ]this easy
portal:

 

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And keep your eyes out tomorrow for a wrap-up video of all of today’s
action, so you can share it far and wide to make our calls even louder. 

We need decision-makers at the United Nations Climate Action Summit on 23
September to understand what we expect: bold climate action with climate
justice at its heart — and an end to the age of fossil fuels.

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