Charlie Gardner

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Tens of thousands of protesters are marching through Glasgow to demand more action on the climate crisis.

The Event is expected 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.

Elsewhere in The City , protesters from Scientist Rebellion blocked a road bridge over the River Clyde .

People taking part in the " Global Day of Action for Climate Justice" started marching 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 .

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 were marching from The Bank of England to Trafalgar Square and while another large demonstration was taking place in Cardiff.

Away from The March , several protesters from 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".

He: " 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. "

Police Scotland closed The Bridge to pedestrians and vehicles.

On The Scene - Paul O'Hare, Bbc News website

Despite the grim weather there is a carnival atmosphere at the start of The March , with one group playing drums to entertain The Crowd .

Flags and banners are blowing in The Wind and most activists are 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.

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.

Large crowds have gathered to take in The Spectacle as The March makes 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.

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.

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.

" 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 and ask for the recognition of their rights.

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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.

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.

Bleak weather with heavy showers and gusts of wind greeted early arrivals to The March , but the previously grim forecast has improved to give a clear outlook for later in the afternoon.

However, winds of 30mph (48km/h) were hampering efforts to Set Up stages on Glasgow Green ahead of The Rally at 15:00.

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.

" 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. "

The March comes after many young activists - including striking school pupils -

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 .

Source of news: bbc.com