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Remember when we were joining climate marches together, like the huge gatherings around the world in 2019? It already feels like years rather than months since we were allowed to take to the streets in big groups to protest and speak truth to power.

Because of the global pandemic, we’re maintaining physical distancing where we can. But from online actions to trending hashtags, from holographic marches, to physical protests maintaining a two metre distance, activists all around the world are continuing to stand up for the future they want to see, in increasingly creative and innovative ways. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourites. We hope they inspire you as much as they’ve inspired us. 

Let’s turn the crisis into an opportunity. This is our chance for a change. We are undivided, even if we can’t be together.

Across the globe, Fridays For Future activists have continued to demand action on climate under the hashtag #DigitalStrike

Virtual protests have had a big impact

Berlin, Germany. Activists leave placards to create a mosaic of messages.

Single activists took to the streets, while respecting physical distancing guidelines

Moscow student Arshak Makichyan has been picketing alone every Friday since 15 March in Moscow's Pushkin Square. His poster says 'Global Strike for Climate, Moscow". Moscow local government refused to grant permission for a Fridays for Future student demonstration on 24 May, yet Arshak continues with his protest.
Greenpeace US activist, John Noel, protests outside the White House during a meeting between President Trump and oil executives at the White House where they plan to ask for taxpayer bailout after the coronavirus crisis.
Following strict protective measures against COVID-19 infections, activists from Greenpeace Poland called for a green and healthy future for all in front of the Polish prime minister’s office.

While others used social media to symbolise solidarity while isolating

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And people at home creating their own projected banners with lights and shadow

One thing is for sure, people are not letting isolation silence them. There is a post-covid world on the horizon, and we will continue to fight for the future we want to see for people and planet.