A march for the climate brought together more than 1,000 people, according to the police, this Saturday morning in Montpellier. The procession left at 11 a.m. from Place de la Comédie in the direction of Saint-Roch station and then ended up in Parc Montcalm. Stands were set up there by local associations to raise awareness of environmental issues.
This march for the climate brought together more people than at the end of March when there were around 300 demonstrators. A larger gathering eve of the first round of the presidential election. “All the candidates must hear the message that this is an important issue for the population and that it be taken into account by the next government. Whichever candidate passes” explains Olivier, 52, researcher in water management.
A march for the climate the day before the first round of the presidential election
Mélodie, 25, holds up her panel on which she has drawn a burning earth. For her, the climate issue is played out in the change of daily behavior, in the demonstration and in the vote: “If everyone motivates their inner circle to vote for someone who can take action for social and climate justice, it gives hope.”
Emilie, 36, is a special education teacher. She wanted to abstain from voting but eventually changed her mind. She will be heard in the street and at the polling station: “We are marching to try to mobilize consciences and we are going to vote because it is the next five-year term that will be fundamental in the decisions that will be taken for the climate.” Her son holds her hand. Charlie is 10 years old. He will not be able to go to the polls this Sunday but remains concerned by environmental issues: “It’s my future that’s a bit at stake. Me, I can’t do much, but if we all get together, we can.”
– Morgane Guiomard
– Morgane Guiomard