Tens of thousands to create human wave in biggest UK climate demonstration - London 5 December 2009.

Tens of thousands of eco-minded Brits will flow through the streets of London on Saturday 5 December 2009 in a human wave of support for action on climate change ahead of crunch talks at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen.

The Wave, a carnival-style street procession beginning at 12 noon from Grosvenor Square in London, is being organised by the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition and will be the biggest climate change demonstration the UK has ever seen.

The family friendly event is encouraging people to follow the theme by wearing blue clothing and bringing blue fabric and banners to create a human wave that will flow along the Thames Embankment towards Westminster. A stunning finale will take place at 3pm as The Wave encircles the Houses of Parliament.

The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition represents 11 million members across 100 UK organisations, from the Women’s Institute and RSPB to Christian Aid and Friends of the Earth. All are united in their demand for an end to dirty coal, the creation of a green economy and a fair and just international climate change deal that protects the worlds’ poorest communities.

Director of Stop Climate Chaos Coalition, Ashok Sinha said

The Wave will send a clear message to Gordon Brown; the people of the UK want the Government to stop climate chaos and help protect millions of people in developing countries already suffering its effects. As world leaders meet in Copenhagen the committed supporters of this 11 million strong coalition will be watching and waiting for a real commitment to cutting carbon emissions globally.

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Editor's notes

1. For further information on The Wave, including the procession route and importantly how to get to the event from across the UK, visit:
www.stopclimatechaos.org/the-wave

2. For those in Scotland, there is a huge event in Glasgow on the same day! For more info visit:
www.stopclimatechaos.org/scotland