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Worried about the dire implications on his future and galvanized to action by governments’ lack of meaningful action to curb climate change, Nikolas Michael plans to skip class on Friday for a greater cause.

The Grade 12 student is one of thousands of people expected to gather at Vancouver City Hall Friday to demand action from politicians and leaders.

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“The reason you are seeing larger numbers of youth coming out is because we believe this is our time,” said Michael, an organizer with Sustainabiliteens Vancouver who attends Sutherland Secondary in North Vancouver.

“We have a short window to act, and don’t have the luxury to wait to become leaders … so we are trying to effect change as constituents and engaged citizens.”

The youth-led group, formed in January, has organized marches, rallies, and events, including the die-in at the Vancouver Art Gallery and Pacific Centre mall food court last weekend.