These Photos Show The Climate Protests Around The World Taking Place During COP26
A look at the protests happening worldwide during COP26.
This past week, global leaders met in Glasgow for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, to grapple with the grim reality of the climate crisis and determine how to limit its effects on future generations.
Climate activists, including Greta Thunberg, labeled the event a "PR stunt," and protesters gathered around the world to call on leaders to do more for climate action.

A young protester wears face paint in George Square in Glasgow, Nov. 5, 2021.

Young climate protesters gathered opposite Downing Street in London and marched to Parliament Square to demonstrate against the UK government's lack of climate action.

Demonstrators join the Fridays for Future march in Glasgow on Nov. 5.

Chief Ninawa of the Huni Kui, an Indigenous community in the Brazilian Amazon region, speaks to the crowd from George Square on Nov. 5.

People gather for a rally at George Square on Nov. 5.

Namibian climate activist Ina-Maria Shikongo speaks to the crowd at George Square on Nov. 5.

Demonstrators join the Fridays for Future march in Glasgow, Nov. 5.

More than 140 people joined a demonstration for climate justice in Munich.

Climate activists shout slogans as they march during the Fridays for Future rally in Glasgow on Nov. 5.

Climate change activists, including doctors and other medical personnel, lie on the ground outside the JPMorgan Chase offices in Glasgow.

Demonstrators walk through Glasgow during the Fridays For Future march on Nov. 5.

An environmental activist takes part in a protest in Jakarta on Nov. 5.

Insulate Britain climate activists block roads around Parliament Square for five hours on Nov. 4.