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| COP26: A hundred thousand march for Glasgow's biggest protest | |
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| About 100,000 people have marched to a rally in Glasgow to demand more action on the climate crisis. | |
| The event is likely to be the biggest protest during the COP26 summit and is taking place alongside hundreds of similar events around the world. | |
| Leading activists such as Vanessa Nakate and Greta Thunberg will address the crowds in Glasgow. | Leading activists such as Vanessa Nakate and Greta Thunberg will address the crowds in Glasgow. |
| Elsewhere, police arrested protesters from Scientist Rebellion who blocked a road bridge over the River Clyde. | Elsewhere, police arrested protesters from Scientist Rebellion who blocked a road bridge over the River Clyde. |
| Greta Thunberg tells protest that COP26 has been a 'failure' | Greta Thunberg tells protest that COP26 has been a 'failure' |
| COP26 youth march: 'We don't have a choice' | COP26 youth march: 'We don't have a choice' |
| In Pictures: Young protesters march for the future | In Pictures: Young protesters march for the future |
| The "Global Day of Action for Climate Justice" march started from Kelvingrove Park in the west of the city and Queen's Park in the south at about midday along a pre-agreed three-mile route to Glasgow Green via George Square. | The "Global Day of Action for Climate Justice" march started from Kelvingrove Park in the west of the city and Queen's Park in the south at about midday along a pre-agreed three-mile route to Glasgow Green via George Square. |
| Organisers estimated that about 100,000 people were taking part. | Organisers estimated that about 100,000 people were taking part. |
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| Tens of thousands are taking part in the march and rally | Tens of thousands are taking part in the march and rally |
| Winds of 30mph (48km/h) hampered organisers' efforts to set up stages on Glasgow Green ahead of the rally at 15:00, and speakers are instead using the stage company's lorry as a platform. | |
| About 100 climate change demonstrations are planned for other parts of the UK while events are expected to take place in a further 100 countries including Kenya, Turkey, France, Brazil, Australia and Canada. | About 100 climate change demonstrations are planned for other parts of the UK while events are expected to take place in a further 100 countries including Kenya, Turkey, France, Brazil, Australia and Canada. |
| In London, protesters marched from the Bank of England to Trafalgar Square while another large demonstration was taking place in Cardiff. | In London, protesters marched from the Bank of England to Trafalgar Square while another large demonstration was taking place in Cardiff. |
| Bridge protesters were unchained and led away by police | Bridge protesters were unchained and led away by police |
| Away from the march, several protesters from Scientist Rebellion wearing white coats who chained themselves together on the King George V Bridge in Glasgow city centre have been arrested. | Away from the march, several protesters from Scientist Rebellion wearing white coats who chained themselves together on the King George V Bridge in Glasgow city centre have been arrested. |
| Charlie Gardner, an associate senior lecturer at Durell Institute of Conservation and Ecology, said scientists could not "rely on our leaders to save us anymore" and had a "moral duty to act". | Charlie Gardner, an associate senior lecturer at Durell Institute of Conservation and Ecology, said scientists could not "rely on our leaders to save us anymore" and had a "moral duty to act". |
| He tweeted: "Over 15,000 scientists declared that we're in a climate emergency, but most aren't acting as if it's an emergency. | He tweeted: "Over 15,000 scientists declared that we're in a climate emergency, but most aren't acting as if it's an emergency. |
| "We're taking this action to encourage others, scientists and all people, to rise up in rebellion against the system that is killing everything." | "We're taking this action to encourage others, scientists and all people, to rise up in rebellion against the system that is killing everything." |
| Police Scotland, who closed the bridge to pedestrians and vehicles, said: "We have facilitated a peaceful protest, but to balance right to protest with public safety and rights of the wider community, our protest removal team is safely removing protesters." | Police Scotland, who closed the bridge to pedestrians and vehicles, said: "We have facilitated a peaceful protest, but to balance right to protest with public safety and rights of the wider community, our protest removal team is safely removing protesters." |
| On the scene - Paul O'Hare, BBC News website | On the scene - Paul O'Hare, BBC News website |
| Despite the grim weather there was a carnival atmosphere at the start of the march, with one group playing drums to entertain the crowd. | Despite the grim weather there was a carnival atmosphere at the start of the march, with one group playing drums to entertain the crowd. |
| Flags and banners were blowing in the wind and most activists were sporting multiple layers. | Flags and banners were blowing in the wind and most activists were sporting multiple layers. |
| There was a heavy police presence - they formed a cordon around a group of activists dressed in black and wearing red face masks. | There was a heavy police presence - they formed a cordon around a group of activists dressed in black and wearing red face masks. |
| But there was no delay as thousands of marchers started making their way to the city centre. | But there was no delay as thousands of marchers started making their way to the city centre. |
| After a brief dry spell the rain returned and one severe gust of wind sent a cardboard placard flying into a communal garden. | After a brief dry spell the rain returned and one severe gust of wind sent a cardboard placard flying into a communal garden. |
| Large crowds gathered to take in the spectacle as the march wound its way towards Glasgow Green via George Square, some of the onlookers cheering in support. | Large crowds gathered to take in the spectacle as the march wound its way towards Glasgow Green via George Square, some of the onlookers cheering in support. |
| People from across Scotland and the rest of the UK have travelled to Scotland's biggest city for the march and rally, held midway through the COP26 summit. | People from across Scotland and the rest of the UK have travelled to Scotland's biggest city for the march and rally, held midway through the COP26 summit. |
| World leaders gathered in Glasgow have so far made promises to curb deforestation, phase out coal, end funding for fossil fuels abroad and cut methane emissions. | World leaders gathered in Glasgow have so far made promises to curb deforestation, phase out coal, end funding for fossil fuels abroad and cut methane emissions. |
| But there is still a significant gap between the measures countries have committed to and what is needed to avoid more than 1.5C of warming, beyond which the worst floods, droughts, storms and rising seas of climate change will be felt. | But there is still a significant gap between the measures countries have committed to and what is needed to avoid more than 1.5C of warming, beyond which the worst floods, droughts, storms and rising seas of climate change will be felt. |
| Countries are under pressure to agree on actions for the next decade, deliver finance for developing countries to cope with the crisis and finalise the last parts of how the global Paris Agreement on climate change will work. | Countries are under pressure to agree on actions for the next decade, deliver finance for developing countries to cope with the crisis and finalise the last parts of how the global Paris Agreement on climate change will work. |
| Asad Rehman, a spokesperson for the COP Coalition, said: "We are taking to the streets across the world this weekend to push governments from climate inaction to climate justice. | Asad Rehman, a spokesperson for the COP Coalition, said: "We are taking to the streets across the world this weekend to push governments from climate inaction to climate justice. |
| "This has been the least accessible climate summit ever - with so many people sidelined at the talks or not able to make it in the first place. Today those people are having their voices heard." | "This has been the least accessible climate summit ever - with so many people sidelined at the talks or not able to make it in the first place. Today those people are having their voices heard." |
| Rain or shine! Insigenous and local communities raise their voice at #COP26 and ask for the recognition of their rights. #GuardiansOfTheForest pic.twitter.com/KobPvGvrkw | Rain or shine! Insigenous and local communities raise their voice at #COP26 and ask for the recognition of their rights. #GuardiansOfTheForest pic.twitter.com/KobPvGvrkw |
| Representatives of indigenous communities from North and South America have joined the march in Glasgow. | Representatives of indigenous communities from North and South America have joined the march in Glasgow. |
| Some have no formal representation at COP26, despite living at the frontline of environmental destruction caused by mining or deforestation, because they are not recognised by their governments. | Some have no formal representation at COP26, despite living at the frontline of environmental destruction caused by mining or deforestation, because they are not recognised by their governments. |
| Activists from Surfers Against Sewage, suitably dressed for the wet weather, were among those taking part | Activists from Surfers Against Sewage, suitably dressed for the wet weather, were among those taking part |
| The Edinburgh COP Coalition has put on 13 coaches to travel to the event while a series of "Pedal on COP26" bike rides have also been organised from more than 20 areas of Scotland to Glasgow. | The Edinburgh COP Coalition has put on 13 coaches to travel to the event while a series of "Pedal on COP26" bike rides have also been organised from more than 20 areas of Scotland to Glasgow. |
| The cyclists brought up the rear of the march which took near two hours to leave Kelvingrove Park, with the line of protesters almost two miles (3.2km) long. | The cyclists brought up the rear of the march which took near two hours to leave Kelvingrove Park, with the line of protesters almost two miles (3.2km) long. |
| Bleak weather with heavy showers and gusts of wind greeted early arrivals to the march, but the previously grim forecast improved to give a clear outlook for later in the afternoon. | Bleak weather with heavy showers and gusts of wind greeted early arrivals to the march, but the previously grim forecast improved to give a clear outlook for later in the afternoon. |
| Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie said people travelling to Glasgow should prepare for delays. | Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie said people travelling to Glasgow should prepare for delays. |
| He added: "There will be an increased police presence in Glasgow and roads, public transport and the streets will be significantly busier than would normally be expected in the city on a Saturday. | He added: "There will be an increased police presence in Glasgow and roads, public transport and the streets will be significantly busier than would normally be expected in the city on a Saturday. |
| "If you're going to a march, please act responsibly, be respectful in your actions and follow the route and instructions given to you by event organisers or police officers." | "If you're going to a march, please act responsibly, be respectful in your actions and follow the route and instructions given to you by event organisers or police officers." |
| Thousands of people filled West George Street as the march made its way to George Square | Thousands of people filled West George Street as the march made its way to George Square |
| The march comes after many young activists - including striking school pupils - took part in a demonstration in the city on Friday. | The march comes after many young activists - including striking school pupils - took part in a demonstration in the city on Friday. |
| The COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow in November is seen as crucial if climate change is to be brought under control. Almost 200 countries are being asked for their plans to cut emissions, and it could lead to major changes to our everyday lives. | The COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow in November is seen as crucial if climate change is to be brought under control. Almost 200 countries are being asked for their plans to cut emissions, and it could lead to major changes to our everyday lives. |
| Why the COP26 climate summit is important | Why the COP26 climate summit is important |
| Glasgow: The city trying to save the world | Glasgow: The city trying to save the world |
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| What will climate change look like for you? | What will climate change look like for you? |
| Will the UK meet its climate targets? | Will the UK meet its climate targets? |
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