Statement: The heroes of today are taking over our social media channels for tomorrow

Students across more than 20 countries, including Uganda, Indonesia, Germany, India and New Zealand are broadcasting live from Greenpeace International’s Twitter and Instagram accounts on the global day of #FridaysforFuture #Youth4Climate climate strike. [1]

Greenpeace International executive director, Jennifer Morgan said:

“Any movement that challenges a global power structure which favours polluters must be heard. Young people across the world are connected by an understanding of the science. They see the evidence of a dangerously changing climate and the existential threat it poses to their shared future. They are demanding something better and can imagine the possibilities. They have asked to use Greenpeace channels to be heard by anyone who is ready to act against the climate emergency — so we are giving it to them. We encourage other NGOs to do the same.”

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[1] More information about why and where students are striking can be found here.