3 cent of protests and reflecting distinct shifts in some of those movements, especially those focused on the climate. These shifts were reflected in new energy, groups, leadership, and funding. Figure 2: Grievances and Demands in Detail 2021-2022 Source: Authors’analysis of world protests in media sources 2021-2022, episodes typically have multiple grievances; each episode is counted yearly when ongoing, see: https://worldprotests.org/ Who protests- and where? Ordinary people, not necessarily affiliated with an organization, have been the driving force behind protests, with grassroots movements present in a majority of protests around the globe(Figure 3). There has been a significant increase in the participation of social movements, indicating a greater level of organization among individual protesters, and perhaps even hinting at new political forces in the making. Political parties have also played a larger role in protests,