Summit of the Future

Vancouver Climate Strike coincides with UN Summit of the Future

By: Sofia Chassomeris, News Writer On September 20, thousands of people congregated in downtown Vancouver for the Vancouver Climate Strike. The strike coincided with the United Nations Summit of the Future, which took place September 22–23, where world leaders met to discuss future plans for increasing cooperation in global governance. This opportunity allowed “children of all ages to see democracy in action and raise their voices for change.”  Organized by the Vancouver Climate Strike Coalition, this strike aimed to get the attention of government officials and demand adequate climate policies. According to the Climate Convergence Coalition, the majority of British…

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