What is Pakistan's climate march about?
Citizens in 26 cities across Pakistan will march to demand the government develop an urgent climate action plan for the country
Updated Thursday Sep 19 2019
Tomorrow, citizens in 26 cities across Pakistan will march to demand the government develop an urgent climate action plan for the country.
What is the Climate March on 20th September?
As the planet deals with the devastating climate breakdown and hurtles towards dangerous tipping points, young people are calling on their governments across the globe to join the global climate strikes.
The march will continue till September 27, with a series of walks and other activities declaring a climate emergency.
What is planned in Pakistan?
On Friday, September 20, thousands of people are expected to walk to declare a climate emergency and demand climate action. Simultaneous events are planned in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Mardan, Gilgit and other cities. Their slogan: “The climate crisis won’t wait, so neither will we.”
Who is supporting these walks in Pakistan?
This mobilisation is a joint response by a broad coalition of individuals, groups, NGOs and social movements across Pakistan.
What are the demands of Climate Action Now?
* Declaring a climate emergency;
* Demanding climate justice through a global coalition;
* Adopting a low-carbon economy; and
* Ensuring grassroot level climate adaptation efforts
