Daniel Saldivia Gonzatti

Introduction Recent political developments across Europe have shown that the far right is gaining power in many established democracies.

The movement is adapting its strategy to advocate for social climate policies amid a changing political landscape. From Greta Thunberg’s one-woman protests in 2018, to global demonstrations by millions of young people, to dwindling participation during the pandemic, the climate movement Fridays for Future (FFF) has enjoyed remarkable success, yet has also experienced challenges. As the organisation’s five-year anniversary approaches, we review FFF’s achievements, evolution and outlook.