At the climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, hundreds of activists rallied for increased climate aid, demanding ‘trillions, not billions’ for impoverished nations. Despite their passion, protests this year faced restrictions typical of a host nation with limited rights to demonstration. Activists communicated their messages through banners and organized a symbolic human chain, while voicing frustrations over constraints on their expression. Notably, the event intertwined climate issues with broader themes like women’s rights and solidarity, reflecting a global awareness amidst pressing environmental negotiations.