{"id":49639,"date":"2018-09-09T14:51:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-09T14:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gofossilfree.org\/divestment\/riseforclimate-900-actions-on-7-continents\/"},"modified":"2018-09-09T14:51:00","modified_gmt":"2018-09-09T14:51:00","slug":"riseforclimate-900-actions-on-7-continents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gofossilfree.org\/divestment\/riseforclimate-900-actions-on-7-continents\/","title":{"rendered":"#RiseforClimate: 900+ actions on 7 continents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over 250,000 people took part in #RiseforClimate marches and actions on 7 continents. All across the planet people are leading the way for politicians and calling for an end to the age of fossil fuels and a just transition to 100% renewable energy for all. You can see more of beautiful images, videos and messages people shared on the Rise for Climate site<\/a> and find out what’s coming next – but first here are just some of the highlights to celebrate from yesterday!<\/p>\n

Pacific Islands<\/h3>\n

The global day of action kicked off with the sunrise over the Pacific islands. Activists in Fiji held a talanoa\u00a0<\/em>discussion to share stories of the power of wind energy and other forms of renewable energy, before setting out to sail around Suva Bay.\u00a0Communities mobilized for 100% renewables and an end to fossil fuels to keep warming below 1.5 degrees. The kikonang coconut leaf windmills were a unifying symbol in actions at 19 events across 15 island nations.<\/p>\n

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In Port Vila, Vanuatu people made art together and fashioned the windmills before marching through the city.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Children in Samoa displaying their kikogang to show the way to a renewable future off of fossil fuels.<\/p><\/div>\n

Australia and New Zealand<\/h3>\n

In Australia and New Zealand, communities came together to take a stand against coal oil and gas, and for a rapid and just transition to renewable energy. A #RiseForClimate tall ship sailed past the iconic Opera House into Sydney Harbour. Over 40 actions spanned Australia, from big crowds in Melbourne calling for an end to Australia’s dirty coal habit, to the outback in Alice Springs where people mobilized against fracking.<\/p>\n

In Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, Pacific Climate Warriors and city inhabitants stood together to say “Oil and Wellington don’t mix!”<\/p>\n

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Crowds in central Melbourne to tell PM Scott Morrison to kick coal out of politics.<\/p><\/div>\n

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A #RiseforClimate ship sails past the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge to spell out the need for real climate action.<\/p><\/div>\n

East Asia<\/h3>\n

In the Philippines and Thailand, women and young people led powerful marches to demand a Fossil Free world<\/a>, with a focus on ending the age of coal which continues to be a big part of the region’s energy mix despite being the most polluting fossil fuel. In Indonesia, over 300 people were in Jakarta, where faith communities led dialogues about what they can do to lead climate action. In Japan, people targeted major banks to demand they stop funding coal projects, while in Vietnam flashmobs of people wearing painted traditional hats materialized in cities across the country. Also from Vietnam came an amazing Rise for Climate music video \u2013 not to be missed. You’ll be singing “Stand Up, Rise for Climate” all day.<\/p>\n

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Women in Bangkok, Thailand protest against coal and other fossil fuels during the UNFCCC intersessionals.<\/p><\/div>\n

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In Manila, the Philippines there was one of the world’s first virtual marches \u2013 people sent in images of themselves to be projected in solidarity.<\/p><\/div>\n

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