As we approach the weekend of global climate marches, and the crucial climate conference that will take place afterwards, our thoughts are with all those affected by the horrific attacks in Paris.
Whilst the huge march planned for Paris on Sunday 29 November will no longer go ahead, the French Government have committed to the conference itself proceeding. The marches planned for cities around the world, including London and Edinburgh, will also continue, and the organisers are working closely with the authorities to help make them a success.
We will be present in Edinburgh on Saturday 28, and London on Sunday 29 November, and we do hope you will join us.
We know climate change will impact all our lives if the Governments of the world fail to stand together and formulate a global deal to tackle it. It is already having an impact on Europe’s wildlife, as seen in the latest RSPB report.
The thing is, there are solutions to tackling climate change: like moving to a low-carbon future based on renewable energy production (located with wildlife in mind), and restoring damaged peat bogs which can then lock-away huge amounts of carbon. But we need to act now, we need Governments to act now and we all need to remind them why it is so important.
So please, do consider joining us in Edinburgh or London. The people of Paris may not be able to march but we can march for them, and in solidarity with them. Join us and help make history at the biggest global climate march ever.
All the information you need is below. Sign up or just turn up, bring your friends, bring your family. Let’s make it a weekend to remember!
Edinburgh March
Date and Time: Saturday 28 November. Gather from 12 noon. The march will begin at 12.30pm
Start Location: The Meadows
Route: Up Middle Meadow Walk, along Forest Road, over George IV bridge, down the Mound and finishing in Princes Gardens
Rally: Once the march reaches Princes Gardens the rally will kick off at the Ross Bandstand
End: 3pm
London March
Date and Time: Sunday 29 November. Gather from 12 noon. The march will begin at 1pm
Start Location: Park Lane – the southbound side. The RSPB will be in Block B which will form just north of Curzon Street. The closest tube station is Hyde Park Corner. Just look out for the giant RSPB balloons!
Route: Through Central London and finishing at Millbank, near Westminster, for a rally to celebrate the day.
Rally: 2.45pm – 3.45pm
End: 3.45pm
To change everything, we need everyone.