Climate Change Activism: A Global Movement

Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate activist, initiated the "Fridays for Future" movement, inspiring global youth to demand action on climate change.

The "Extinction Rebellion" movement employs civil disobedience tactics to demand urgent action from governments and corporations to address the climate crisis.

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, sets a global goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, aiming to keep it at 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Climate vandalism refers to the intentional destruction or damage of property as a form of protest against climate change and environmental degradation.

Nemonte Nenquimo, an indigenous leader from Ecuador, has been a vocal advocate for the protection of the Amazon rainforest and has led protests against oil drilling in the region.

Decarbonization refers to the process of reducing or eliminating carbon emissions from energy production, transportation, and other sectors to mitigate climate change.

Fossil Free Future is a climate activist group known for its protests and campaigns against fossil fuel companies, advocating for a transition to renewable energy sources.

Glacial retreat refers to the process where glaciers and ice sheets melt and recede due to rising temperatures, contributing to sea level rise and changes in ecosystems.

DivestInvest is a climate activist group that advocates for the divestment of funds from fossil fuel companies and the reinvestment of those funds in sustainable energy and climate-friendly initiatives.

Carbon capture and storage involves capturing carbon dioxide from industrial processes or the atmosphere and storing it underground or in other geological formations.

Climate Justice Alliance is a network of grassroots organizations and activists working to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities and promote climate justice.

Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts, are becoming more frequent and intense due to rising temperatures and climate change.

Frack Free Alliance is a global network of organizations and activists working to ban fracking, a controversial method of extracting oil and gas from underground rock formations.

Climate mitigation refers to actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century is a global network of experts and organizations working to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency policies.