A lawyer in the UK has said that sixteen British climate activists who have been jailed for their high-profile protests acted for future generations, and should have their prison terms reduced.

UK: Climate activists challenge jail terms

French police, on Saturday (Jun 1) arrested an environmental activist who staged a protest to draw attention to climate change by sticking an adhesive poster on a Monet painting on display at the Musee d’Orsay in Paris.

WATCH: Climate activist arrested after sticking protest poster on famous Monet painting in Paris

In a landmark decision, the European court of human rights has ruled that weak government climate policies violate citizens' fundamental human rights, in a win for a group of Swiss female climate activists. The court’s top bench ruled that Switzerland had violated the rights of a group of older Swiss women to family life, but threw out a French mayor’s case against France and that of a group of young Portuguese people against 32 European countries.

Older Swiss women win historic climate court ruling

Police in Sweden on Tuesday (Mar 12) took action against climate activist Greta Thunberg as they removed her and some other individuals who were blocking the entrance to parliament for a second day.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police outside Swedish parliament

US Vice President Kamala Harris gave a subtle but firm response to angry climate activists who confronted her by criticising the Biden administration's perceived inaction on the climate crisis while speaking in outrage about the scores of individuals who lost their lives in the tragic Hawaii wildfires.

WATCH | Kamala Harris heckled, speech interrupted by climate activist amid Hawaii fires

In yet another clash, climate activists in Spain's Ibiza islands attacked a superyacht that belonged to Walmart heiress nancy walton laurie. The vessel was vandalised by members of a Spain-based climate activism group.

Climate activists deface Walmart heiress' $300m yacht

Police in Germany on Wednesday (May 24) searched 15 properties across the country over protests by Last Generation, a climate activist group. In Munich, prosecutors are investigating seven suspects aged between 22 and 38.

Germany: Police carry out nationwide raids against climate activists

Scores of climate activists have gathered in Davos to protest against the role of big oil firms at this week's World Economic Forum (WEF) saying they were hijacking the climate debate.

World Business Watch: Climate activist protest in Davos over role of oil firms in WEF

Climate activists throughout the world are using different modes of protests in a bid to create awareness regarding the lack of climate actions. Watch this video to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: Climate activists stage protests across the globe

In an effort to increase public awareness of the carbon footprint that big athletic events leave behind, a 30-year-old Frenchman is running 100 marathons in 100 days.

French eco-adventurer to run 100 marathons in 100 days to spread climate awareness

“My life was hit by Cyclone Titli and Fani,” said 11 years old Licypriya Kangujam, India’s youngest climate activist. Born in Manipur but later moved to Bhubaneswar, the consequences of climate change had an early impact on Licypriya’s life.

From Bhubaneswar to Sharm El-Sheikh, journey of India's youngest climate activist

UK's Climate Minister Zac Goldsmith walked away from an 11-year-old climate activist Licypriya Kangujam at COP27, who repeatedly asked 'when will the UK government release the jailed climate activists?' The 11-year-old was seen criticising Goldsmith at the summit and their conversation is not audible but according to her the UK Minister replied that he can do nothing about it.

Young Indian climate activist confronts UK Energy Minister at COP27

In pics: Climate activists demand action ahead of COP26 summit

The installation of a statue of climate change activist Greta Thunberg at a UK university has sparked a backlash among staff and students who have said the money could have been better spent elsewhere.

UK university unveils statue of Greta Thunberg despite public outcry

A court in India's capital New Delhi has remanded a 21-year-old climate activist to 5-day police custody. Disha Ravi, a climate activist was arrested in India's Bengaluru city for allegedly spreading a toolkit related to the farmers protest in the country.

Climate activist arrested in India for allegedly spreading a toolkit

Environment activist Greta Thunberg has hit out on world leaders who wanted to take pictures with her just to "look good". The 17-year-old shot to fame after she delivered a powerful speech during the United Nations climate change summit.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg lashes out at world leaders for using her fame to look good

Days after Indian climate activist Licypriya Kangujam raised her voice over being called as "Greta of India", she found that her Twitter account was restored after being suspended for few hours.

8-year-old Indian climate activist Licypriya Kangujam's Twitter account restored after being suspended

Greta Thunberg has filed an application to trademark her name. The climate activist has also applied to patent the "Fridays for future" movement. Palki S Upadhyay tells you why Thunberg is joining the trademark club.

Gravitas: Why Greta Thunberg wants to trademark her name

Isabelle Axelsson is one of the youngest delegates at Davos, where the 19-year-old, dressed in Doc Martin boots and dungarees, and her fellow climate activists are calling on the world leaders to do more to tackle climate change.

Young climate activist fears words not action at Davos

The youngest climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks her words at World Economic Forum 2020 at Switzerland's Davos. She said 'Nothing has been done' to tackle climate change. Listen to her full speech here.

WEF 2020: Climate activist Greta Thunberg's message at Davos forum

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President Donald Trump on December 12 again publicly mocked teen climate crisis activist Greta Thunberg, tweeting that the 16-year-old Swede who has inspired protesters worldwide has "anger management" issues.

Donald Trump mocks climate activist Greta Thunberg

Donald Trump mocks climate activist Greta Thunberg again. Greta must work on her anger management.

Donald Trump mocks Greta Thunberg again

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