A 2019 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology suggests that striking can promote the most important psychological factors for fighting climate change. This is because of the sense of empowerment that collective action can create on people.

How do climate strikes help?

Mass strikes help target the psychological factors most important for acting on climate change, by emphasising social norms and reinforcing the effectiveness of collective action.

What is the climate strike trying to achieve?

The Global Climate Strike is meant to disrupt the status quo, with millions of teachers, students and workers expected to participate. This walk-out will send a clear message that people demand a swift transition away from fossil fuels.