The Youth Strike 4 Climate march in Brighton is part of a coordinated day of national action by young people across the UK. Related stories: Brighton students to strike over climate change Caroline Lucas to join student march over climate change Students from local schools and universities have downed tools and gathered at the Clock Tower ahead of a march through the city this morning (February 15).. They want the Government to declare a climate emergency, the ‘ecological crisis’ included in the National Curriculum, and for the voting age be lowered to 16. Full report: 'The time for action is now': Brighton students strike over climate change