COP26: Thousands of activists march through Glasgow to demand action on climate change

By stephen mcilkenny

Published 5th Nov 2021, 12:33 BST

Updated 5th Nov 2021, 13:08 BST

Thousands of young activists have begun marching through the streets of Glasgow to demand action on climate change from leaders and politicians at Cop26.

Campaigner Greta Thunberg, fellow activist Vanessa Nakate and other young campaigners, as well as local trade unionists, will speak to crowds at the end of the march through the city where the UN summit is being held.

The climate strike has been organised by Fridays for Future Scotland, with participants marching from Kelvingrove Park to George Square.

Demonstrators during the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. Picture date: Friday November 5, 2021.

. Demonstrators during the Fridays for Future Scotland march

Demonstrators during the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. Picture date: Friday November 5, 2021. Photo: Andrew Milligan

Fridays for Future Climate March takes to the streets of Glasgow this afternoon,

Fridays for Future Climate March takes to the streets of GLasgow this afternoon,

. Fridays for Future Climate March

Fridays for Future Climate March takes to the streets of Glasgow this afternoon, Fridays for Future Climate March takes to the streets of GLasgow this afternoon, Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Greta Thunberg is at the rally. Picture; Jamie Callaghan

. Greta Thunberg at the rally

Greta Thunberg is at the rally. Picture; Jamie Callaghan Photo: Jamie Callaghan

Demonstrators at Kelvingrove Park, ahead of the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. Picture date:

. Demonstrators at Kelvingrove Park, ahead of the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow.

Demonstrators at Kelvingrove Park, ahead of the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. Picture date: Photo: Andrew Milligan

Demonstrators at Kelvingrove Park, ahead of the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow

. Demonstrators at Kelvingrove Park, ahead of the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow

Demonstrators at Kelvingrove Park, ahead of the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow Photo: Andrew Milligan

Demonstrators during the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. Picture date: Friday November 5, 2021.

1. Demonstrators during the Fridays for Future Scotland march

Demonstrators during the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. Picture date: Friday November 5, 2021. Photo: Andrew Milligan

Fridays for Future Climate March takes to the streets of Glasgow this afternoon,

Fridays for Future Climate March takes to the streets of GLasgow this afternoon,

2. Fridays for Future Climate March

Fridays for Future Climate March takes to the streets of Glasgow this afternoon, Fridays for Future Climate March takes to the streets of GLasgow this afternoon, Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Greta Thunberg is at the rally. Picture; Jamie Callaghan

3. Greta Thunberg at the rally

Greta Thunberg is at the rally. Picture; Jamie Callaghan Photo: Jamie Callaghan

Demonstrators at Kelvingrove Park, ahead of the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. Picture date:

4. Demonstrators at Kelvingrove Park, ahead of the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow.

Demonstrators at Kelvingrove Park, ahead of the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. Picture date: Photo: Andrew Milligan

Glasgow COP26 George Square