'Last resort': The young Germans on hunger strike for the climate

Name: 'Last resort': The young Germans on hunger strike for the climate
Uploaded: 2021-09-15T15:00:15+00:00
Description: Camped outside the Reichstag in Berlin, a group of young German climate activists have not eaten for more than two weeks. Although the lack of food is beginning to take a toll on their health, they say the hunger strike is the last resort in convincing governments to take necessary action on climate change.

Issued on: 15/09/2021 - 17:12Modified: 15/09/2021 - 17:35

Climate activists staging a hunger strike outside the Reichstag in Berlin on September 13, 2021. © AFP / FRANCE 24

Video by: Sam BALL

Camped outside the Reichstag in Berlin, a group of young German climate activists have not eaten for more than two weeks. Although the lack of food is beginning to take a toll on their health, they say the hunger strike is the last resort in convincing governments to take necessary action on climate change.