Global Climate Strike protesters rise up in Sydney
Students and adults around the world are joining together to demand action on climate change. CNET's team in Sydney was on the ground to capture the protest.
The Global Climate Strike kicked off on Friday. Children and adults around the world are walking out of schools and workplaces to "demand an end to the age of fossil fuels." CNET's Australian team was on the ground as huge crowds gathered in Sydney.
2
of
20
Jackson Ryan / CNET
Protester queues in Sydney, as seen from CNET's office.
3
of
20
Mark Serrels / CNET
Over 300,000 protesters gather at The Domain park in Sydney, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
4
of
20
Jackson Ryan / CNET
As with all good protests, the sign game was on point.
5
of
20
Claire Reilly / CNET
One protestor channels Lizzo...
6
of
20
Claire Reilly / CNET
...while another overidentifies with Homer Simpson.
7
of
20
Jackson Ryan / CNET
Just in case you'd forgotten that this is a movement of young people, here's a meme.
8
of
20
Jackson Ryan / CNET
And another sign.
9
of
20
Claire Reilly / CNET
The Buddhists are out in force to demand efforts to stop climate change.
10
of
20
Jackson Ryan / CNET
CNET's Mark Serrels gets a better view of the protestors.
11
of
20
Jackson Ryan / CNET
Keep scrolling through for more photos from the protest.
12
of
20
Claire Reilly / CNET
13
of
20
Mark Serrels / CNET
14
of
20
Mark Serrels / CNET
15
of
20
Jackson Ryan / CNET
16
of
20
Jackson Ryan / CNET
17
of
20
Jackson Ryan / CNET
18
of
20
Mark Serrels / CNET
19
of
20
Mark Serrels / CNET
20
of
20
Mark Serrels / CNET
Close
Discuss: Global Climate Strike protesters rise up in Sydney
Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion.
Discuss: Global Climate Strike protesters rise up in Sydney
Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion.