Fridays for Future calls for climate strike across Italy on October 16

Fridays for Future has called for a global climate strike on October 16, with significant mobilization planned across many Italian cities. The movement aims to protest government policies, specifically criticizing the potential increase in gas and oil extraction and the lack of decisive action following an intense summer of extreme weather.

In Rome, organizers have scheduled a different format for the protest, moving the march to the afternoon to engage a broader demographic beyond students. The event is being organized through open assemblies involving various student groups, territorial protection collectives, and environmental organizations.

Local organizations, including Legambiente in Livorno, have expressed support for the strike. They are calling for a transition away from fossil fuel dependency to mitigate climate, economic, and social crises. Advocates are urging students, teachers, and policymakers to address the structural causes of the climate crisis and promote a sustainable development model based on environmental limits and social equity.