The school strike for climate is an international movement of school students who skip school on Fridays to participate in demonstrations demanding action from political leaders to address climate change. The movement began in August 2018 when 15-year-old Swedish student Greta Thunberg began a school strike outside the Swedish parliament. The movement has since spread to other countries, with millions of students participating in strikes.

There are many reasons why students continue to strike for climate. First, climate change is an existential threat to humanity and the planet. The most recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states that "human activities are estimated to have caused approximately 1.0 °C of global warming above pre-industrial levels, with a likely range of 0.8 °C to 1.2 °C. Global warming of 2 °C will be reached during the 21st century unless there are immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions." This warming is already having devastating impacts on the planet, including more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and the loss of biodiversity.

Second, governments have failed to take action on climate change. Despite the overwhelming scientific consensus on the need to reduce emissions, governments have continued to subsidize fossil fuels and other industries that contribute to climate change. They have also failed to implement policies that would accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy.

Third, students feel that they have a moral obligation to take action on climate change. They are the ones who will inherit the consequences of climate change, and they want to make sure that their future is protected.

The school strike for climate is a powerful movement that is demanding action on climate change. Students are using their voices to call for a better future, and they are making a difference.