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COP26: Thousands march for Glasgow's biggest protest COP26: Thousands march for Glasgow's biggest protest
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Organisers say about 100,000 people have marched in Glasgow to demand more action on the climate crisis. About 100,000 people marched in Glasgow to demand more action on the climate crisis, organisers have said.
The protest was the biggest so far during the COP26 summit and was taking place alongside hundreds of similar events around the world. The protest was the biggest so far during the COP26 summit and took place alongside hundreds of similar events around the world.
Greta Thunberg joined the march but did not speak, leaving activists such as Vanessa Nakate to address a rally.Greta Thunberg joined the march but did not speak, leaving activists such as Vanessa Nakate to address a rally.
Police earlier arrested scientists who chained themselves together and blocked a road bridge over the River Clyde. Police arrested 21 scientists who chained themselves together and 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 futureIn 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 and made its way along a pre-agreed three-mile route to Glasgow Green. The "Global Day of Action for Climate Justice" march started at Kelvingrove Park in the west of the city and Queen's Park in the south at about midday and made its way along a pre-agreed three-mile route to Glasgow Green.
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Tens of thousands are taking part in the march and rallyTens of thousands are taking part in the march and rally
About 100 climate change demonstrations were held in other parts of the UK while events were also taking place in a further 100 countries including Kenya, Turkey, France, Brazil, Australia and Canada.About 100 climate change demonstrations were held in other parts of the UK while events were also taking 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 happened in Cardiff.
Ugandan climate justice activist Vanessa Nakate told the rally that citizens had to "demand action"Ugandan climate justice activist Vanessa Nakate told the rally that citizens had to "demand action"
The opening speeches at the protest rally at Glasgow Green came from representatives of indigenous people around the globe.The opening speeches at the protest rally at Glasgow Green came from representatives of indigenous people around the globe.
Ugandan activist Vanessa Nakate later told protesters: "The climate and ecological crises are already here. But so are citizens from around the globe.Ugandan activist Vanessa Nakate later told protesters: "The climate and ecological crises are already here. But so are citizens from around the globe.
"Leaders rarely have the courage to lead. It takes citizens, people like you and me, to rise up and demand action. And when we do that in great enough numbers, our leaders will move.""Leaders rarely have the courage to lead. It takes citizens, people like you and me, to rise up and demand action. And when we do that in great enough numbers, our leaders will move."
It was understood that Greta Thunberg decided to give space to other speakers as she had already addressed youth activists in a march and rally on FridayIt was understood that Greta Thunberg decided to give space to other speakers as she had already addressed youth activists in a march and rally on Friday
Bridge protesters were unchained and led away by police Scientists were unchained and led away by police after their bridge protest
Away from the march, 21 protesters from Scientist Rebellion who chained themselves together on the King George V Bridge in Glasgow city centre were arrested. Away from the march, 21 protesters from Scientist Rebellion were arrested after chaining themselves together on the King George V Bridge in Glasgow city centre.
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 closed the bridge to pedestrians and vehicles during the protest. A spokesperson 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 closed the bridge to pedestrians and vehicles during the protest.
A spokesperson 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 websiteOn 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 in Kelvingrove Park, with one group playing steel 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 in a bid to combat the cold and rain.
There was a heavy police presence - they formed a cordon around a group of activists dressed in black and wearing red face masks. One enterprising local vendor who was selling whistles at the youth march on Friday was today offering ponchos for £3.
But there was no delay as thousands of marchers started making their way to the city centre. There was a heavy police presence and officers paid particular attention to a group of socialist activists dressed in black and wearing red face masks.
After a brief dry spell the rain returned and one severe gust of wind sent a cardboard placard flying into a communal garden. Members of the group were still being closely monitored more than five hours later when they were among the last to arrive at Glasgow Green.
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. A helicopter hovered overhead as the demonstration snaked through the west end and city centre.
World leaders and representatives gathered for the climate change summit have so far made promises to curb deforestation, phase out coal, end funding for fossil fuels abroad and cut methane emissions. One group set off a red flare in Finnieston but the march was good natured throughout and I saw no signs of any trouble.
The event was the largest protest in Glasgow since the Stop the Iraq War march in 2003 and groups representing a broad spectrum of causes, ranging from indigenous people to refugees, made for a colourful spectacle.
They were entertained along the way by acts including a bagpiper and a man singing karaoke dressed as Darth Vadar.
One of the highlights was a spontaneous outbreak of applause which greeted the marchers as they arrived in George Square.
It was summed by a banner which read: "Glasgow Welcomes Climate Activists".
The sun had come out by the time the mass protest arrived at Glasgow Green and some revellers even enjoyed a dance party outside the High Court in Glasgow.
But the huge crowd was later left disappointed when it emerged celebrated climate activist Greta Thunberg would not be addressing the rally.
World leaders and representatives who came to Glasgow for the climate change summit 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, finance loans 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 side-lined 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/KobPvGvrkwRain 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 joined the march in Glasgow.Representatives of indigenous communities from North and South America 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 partActivists from Surfers Against Sewage, suitably dressed for the wet weather, were among those taking part
The Edinburgh COP Coalition put on 13 coaches to travel to the event while a series of "Pedal on COP26" bike rides were organised from more than 20 areas of Scotland to Glasgow. Marchers came from across the UK to take part in the Glasgow march, including surfers from Cornwall.
Edinburgh COP Coalition put on 13 coaches to travel to the event while a series of "Pedal on COP26" bike rides were organised from more than 20 areas of Scotland, the longest rides being from Inverness, Aberdeen and Dumfries setting off on Friday.
The cyclists brought up the rear of the march, which took near two hours to leave Kelvingrove Park, making 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, making the line of protesters almost two miles (3.2km) long.
Police said they blocked a section of the crowd between Holland Street and St Vincent Street because of "congestion issues".Police said they blocked a section of the crowd between Holland Street and St Vincent Street because of "congestion issues".
"Following an escalation in their conduct a small number of people from the group who deliberately stopped on the parade route at the junction of Holland Street and St Vincent Street were contained by police on the grounds of public safety," a Police Scotland tweet said."Following an escalation in their conduct a small number of people from the group who deliberately stopped on the parade route at the junction of Holland Street and St Vincent Street were contained by police on the grounds of public safety," a Police Scotland tweet said.
Thousands of people filled West George Street as the march made its way to George SquareThousands of people filled West George Street as the march made its way to George Square
Bleak weather with heavy showers and gusts of wind greeted early arrivals to the march, but the previously wet forecast improved in the afternoon. Bleak weather with heavy showers and gusts of wind greeted early arrivals to the march, but the weather improved over the afternoon.
High winds, however, continued to cause a problem, hampering efforts to set up the main stage at Glasgow Green. and speakers instead used the stage company's lorry as a platform.High winds, however, continued to cause a problem, hampering efforts to set up the main stage at Glasgow Green. and speakers instead used the stage company's lorry as a platform.
Saturday's march came after many young activists - including striking school pupils - took part in a mass demonstration in the city on Friday.Saturday's march came after many young activists - including striking school pupils - took part in a mass demonstration in the city on Friday.
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