Brussels climate march draws tens of thousands ahead of COP31
Police put turnout at 45,000 for the October 11 march, which called for stronger environmental action before the COP31 talks.
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What happened
Thousands joined a climate march in Brussels on October 11, with organisers expecting about 30,000 people. Activists dressed the Manneken Pis statue in a special climate change costume to press for a political shift, arguing climate is also a security matter. Police later estimated that 45,000 people took part.
Why it matters
Demonstrators are calling for stronger environmental action ahead of COP31. Activists argue that climate change is also a matter of security.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 8:00 AM ET: Organisers expected about 30,000 people at the climate march, with the Manneken Pis statue dressed in a climate change costume.
- Oct 11, 6:19 PM ET: Brussels police estimated that 45,000 people joined the climate march.
Coverage
- Brussels police estimate climate march at 45,000 participants (ua.news)
- Manneken Pis dressed in special 'climate change' costume (The Brussels Times)
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