02 Oct 2023 | 01:25 PM UTC
Italy: Climate activists plan to stage demonstrations nationwide Oct. 6
Climate activists plan to stage protests in several cities across Italy Oct. 6. Heightened security, transport disruptions likely.
Event
Environmental activists affiliated with the Fridays for the Future movement plan to protest in main squares in urban centers across Italy Oct. 6 to denounce perceived government inaction towards climate change. The amount of participants the events may draw remains unclear. Planned protests include:
Rome: Piazza della Repubblica 09:30-13:00
Turin: Piazza Statuto 09:30-13:00
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near any demonstrations. Though unlikely, isolated skirmishes between protestors and law enforcement officers are possible.
Context
Fridays for the Future is an international protest movement calling for urgent state action to combat climate change. Demonstrations began in Sweden in 2018 and have since spread to dozens of countries.
Advice
Avoid the protests. Allow additional time if traveling near demonstrations. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur. Heed instructions from authorities.
