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Thousands of people are marching through Copenhagen as part of global protests to demand action from leaders at UN climate talks there.Thousands of people are marching through Copenhagen as part of global protests to demand action from leaders at UN climate talks there.
Security has been stepped up along the four-mile (6km) route, with extra police on the streets and security fences put up around some buildings.Security has been stepped up along the four-mile (6km) route, with extra police on the streets and security fences put up around some buildings.
BBC correspondents say the protest has been peaceful so far.BBC correspondents say the protest has been peaceful so far.
Earlier, thousands joined marches in Australia. Activists also met in Hong Kong, Jakarta and the Philippines.Earlier, thousands joined marches in Australia. Activists also met in Hong Kong, Jakarta and the Philippines.
More than 50 protesters were arrested in Copenhagen following a smaller demonstration on Friday.More than 50 protesters were arrested in Copenhagen following a smaller demonstration on Friday.
Organisers said they expected between 60,000 and 80,000 protesters from around the world to join Saturday's march across the city to the conference centre where negotiators and ministers are meeting.Organisers said they expected between 60,000 and 80,000 protesters from around the world to join Saturday's march across the city to the conference centre where negotiators and ministers are meeting.

COPENHAGEN LATEST

  • A draft deal envisages emission cuts by rich countries of 25-40% from 1990 levels by 2020
  • Cuts promised so far come to 18%
  • The EU has pledged $10.6bn over three years to a proposed $10bn annual fund to help poor countries cope with climate change
  • Environment ministers join summit negotiations
  • More than 110 leaders now due to attend last day on 18 December
Updated: 13:50 GMT, 12 December

COPENHAGEN LATEST

  • A draft deal envisages emission cuts by rich countries of 25-40% from 1990 levels by 2020
  • Cuts promised so far come to 18%
  • The EU has pledged $10.6bn over three years to a proposed $10bn annual fund to help poor countries cope with climate change
  • Environment ministers join summit negotiations
  • More than 110 leaders now due to attend last day on 18 December
Updated: 13:50 GMT, 12 December
Danish police told AFP news agency they estimated some 30,000 people had gathered at a rally before the march.Danish police told AFP news agency they estimated some 30,000 people had gathered at a rally before the march.
The BBC's Matt McGrath in Copenhagen says the crowd is colourful, with some protesters arriving dressed as polar bears and others draped in blue and green to show their support for the planet.The BBC's Matt McGrath in Copenhagen says the crowd is colourful, with some protesters arriving dressed as polar bears and others draped in blue and green to show their support for the planet.
Activists are arguing for an ambitious, legally binding agreement on emissions cuts to be signed by world leaders at the summit's conclusion at the end of next week.Activists are arguing for an ambitious, legally binding agreement on emissions cuts to be signed by world leaders at the summit's conclusion at the end of next week.
"This is the right time to shout out and let leaders know this is serious business for us all. Lets hope they listen," Lin Che, a 28-year-old student from Taiwan, told Reuters news agency."This is the right time to shout out and let leaders know this is serious business for us all. Lets hope they listen," Lin Che, a 28-year-old student from Taiwan, told Reuters news agency.
A number of famous figures were due to join the protest, among them Bollywood actor Rahul Bose, model and photographer Helena Christensen and former UN human rights commissioner Mary Robinson.A number of famous figures were due to join the protest, among them Bollywood actor Rahul Bose, model and photographer Helena Christensen and former UN human rights commissioner Mary Robinson.
'Safe climate''Safe climate'
In Australia, where events were held as part of the country's fifth Walk Against Warming, the largest protest was held in Melbourne.In Australia, where events were held as part of the country's fifth Walk Against Warming, the largest protest was held in Melbourne.
In pictures: Climate protestsIn pictures: Climate protests
The march closed with protesters spelling out the message "Safe Climate - Do It!" on the ground.The march closed with protesters spelling out the message "Safe Climate - Do It!" on the ground.
Organisers said aerial photographs had been taken and would be sent to delegates at the talks in Copenhagen.Organisers said aerial photographs had been taken and would be sent to delegates at the talks in Copenhagen.
In Adelaide, activist James Dannenberg told state radio: "We want [world leaders] to bring home a treaty, we want them to stand by the Pacific and our neighbours there.In Adelaide, activist James Dannenberg told state radio: "We want [world leaders] to bring home a treaty, we want them to stand by the Pacific and our neighbours there.
"And we want them to deliver and ensure a safe climate future for us all.""And we want them to deliver and ensure a safe climate future for us all."
Thousands of demonstrators also gathered in front of Australia's parliament house in the capital, Canberra.Thousands of demonstrators also gathered in front of Australia's parliament house in the capital, Canberra.
On Friday, European Union leaders agreed a three-year deal to pay 7.2bn euros (£6.5bn; $10.6bn) to help poorer nations cope with climate change.On Friday, European Union leaders agreed a three-year deal to pay 7.2bn euros (£6.5bn; $10.6bn) to help poorer nations cope with climate change.
But leaders of developing countries and some aid agencies described the sum offered by the EU as inadequate.But leaders of developing countries and some aid agencies described the sum offered by the EU as inadequate.
Meanwhile, in Copenhagen, officials released a draft text of a possible final deal in which rich countries are asked to raise their pledges on greenhouse gas emissions cuts.Meanwhile, in Copenhagen, officials released a draft text of a possible final deal in which rich countries are asked to raise their pledges on greenhouse gas emissions cuts.
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