Norway: Climate activists to demonstrate in Oslo, other cities August 30

Event

Multiple climate change activism groups are slated to stage demonstrations in Oslo and other cities on Friday, August 30. Participants in Oslo will reportedly stage rallies outside the parliament building between 12:00 and 17:00 (local time). Demonstrations are also expected to take place in Bergen, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Trondheim, and Tromsø on Friday. 

A heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions are likely near the demonstrations. 

Advice

Individuals in Oslo are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate transportation disruptions, obey all instructions issued by the local authorities, and avoid all protests as a precaution.