Thousands Set To Show Their Colours For Climate in Edinburgh
Thousands of people from across Scotland will brighten the streets of Edinburgh today, demanding that the Scottish and UK Governments push for real action to prevent dangerous climate change.
Scotland's Climate March has been organised by Stop Climate Chaos Scotland - the country's biggest-ever campaign coalition - and is part of a global campaign for action in advance of crucial United Nations climate talks in Paris.
People across the world will be demanding that politicians at the UN climate change conference agree strong plans to cut carbon emissions and properly support countries in the developing world who are suffering most from catastrophic climate change.
Tom Ballantine, Chair of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, said: "We're proud that so many people in Scotland are coming together to show they care about the fate of others across the world and that they want to protect the planet that we all rely on. It's an uplifting message of solidarity that must now be matched by our politicians.
"We need Nicola Sturgeon and David Cameron to use their influence to push for the strongest and most ambitious deal possible at Paris. Scotland and the UK as a whole benefited massively from the era of fossil fuels - now we need to take our fair share of responsibility for the world's growing climate crisis.
"It is essential that whatever is agreed in Paris is turned into real action on the ground and that we see significant policy changes in Scotland and in other countries in the months and years ahead."
Scotland's Climate March promises to be colourful and diverse, bringing together concerned citizens and members of a wide variety of organisations - including student and trade unions, international development and environment organisations, community groups, and faith groups.