On Friday 20 September, thousands of children and adults walked out of their schools and workplaces across the UK to join the global climate strike.

UNISON branches across the region helped mobilise members and co-ordinate local demonstrations – here’s a flavour of the day’s activities.

The climate demonstration in Portsmouth attracted hundreds of people

In Reading, UNISON activists joined with other groups to march for action on climate change

Activists paused the Regional Strategy Weekend in Reading to show support for the climate strike