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Parliament-COP15 Conference Demonstration
Saturday around noon a major demonstration started as little NGO groups slowly forming and making their trail through the pedestrian streets of Copenhagen. Among them Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke (MS ActionAid) with red ballons - of course. Their demand was simple: Rich countries - pay your climate debt! Because the developing countries are hit the hardest with the effects of climate change.
The groups later gathered in huge numbers at the parliament building of Christiansborg. Estimates varied from the police to the organizers, from 50.000 to 100.000 people. One thing is certain, the parliament area - and beyond the canals - was jampacked with colourful people, banners, balloons, and protest signs.
Among speakers to make contributions were Social Democrat leader Helle Thorning-Schmidt (A) and Danish-Peruvian model Helena Christensen. Sending a message to the negotiators at Bella Centre during the COP15 conference to seal a binding deal.
Saturday around noon a major demonstration started as little NGO groups slowly forming and making their trail through the pedestrian streets of Copenhagen. Among them Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke (MS ActionAid) with red ballons - of course. Their demand was simple: Rich countries - pay your climate debt! Because the developing countries are hit the hardest with the effects of climate change.
The groups later gathered in huge numbers at the parliament building of Christiansborg. Estimates varied from the police to the organizers, from 50.000 to 100.000 people. One thing is certain, the parliament area - and beyond the canals - was jampacked with colourful people, banners, balloons, and protest signs.
Among speakers to make contributions were Social Democrat leader Helle Thorning-Schmidt (A) and Danish-Peruvian model Helena Christensen. Sending a message to the negotiators at Bella Centre during the COP15 conference to seal a binding deal.