PASSIONATE climate activist Kyra Burnett-Godfree cannot be accused of resting on her laurels following her first local protest in March.

The Peebles schoolgirl is inviting protestors to hold up their banners once again in support of the global fight against climate change.

Her second peaceful protest ties in with global youth climate action and will take place on Tweed Green on Friday, March 24 from 1.45 to 2.25pm.

Since the 11-year-old’s first march, which saw many families join her in Peebles, the global warming battle has moved up a gear.

Sweden’s teenage climate activist, Greta Thunberg, gave powerful and inspiring talks all around the world and met with senior UK politicians in Westminster.

Extinction Rebellion blocked roads and caused mass disruption over 11 days to draw attention to the climate crisis and to call leaders to take meaningful action on climate change.

And youths all around the world went on Friday strikes to draw attention to their futures.

As a result, governments around the UK and the Republic of Ireland have declared a climate emergency.

Speaking to the Peeblesshire News, Kyra said: “In order to encourage positive action, I would like people to bring banners to the march made from recycled paper/materials, saying what they do or are trying to do live more sustainably.

“I would also like people to comment on our Facebook page - Fridaysforfuture Peebles - to share what they are doing to reduce their impact on the planet.”

The Priorsford Primary pupil has been making some simple changes to her everyday life to help the environment.

She explained: “Some things that I have been doing to live more sustainably are, not buying fruit or vegetables wrapped in plastic, going vegetarian, using solid bars of shampoo and conditioner; using reusable beeswax wraps instead of cling film for my packed lunch and working on setting up an Eco Club in my primary school.

“I truly believe that little changes make a difference if lots of people are making these little changes to their lifestyles.”