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Thousands of people will flow through the streets of London in a
blue wave of support for a safe climate future for all.

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On Saturday 5 December 2009, the UK’s biggest ever demonstration in support of action on climate change will flood the streets of central London, ahead of crucial UN climate talks in Copenhagen.

The Wave, a carnival-style street procession beginning at 12pm from Grosvenor Square in London, is being organised by the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition. 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 Oxfam and Unison. All are united in their demand for an end to dirty coal, 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 strong message to Gordon Brown that people in the UK want to see their government do all that’s needed to deliver a strong and fair deal that puts poor people and the planet first at Copenhagen. All the eyes of our 11 million strong coalition will be on world leaders as they gather in the Danish capital to ensure climate justice is delivered.

A family friendly event, The Wave is encouraging people to follow the theme by wearing blue clothing and bringing blue fabric, banners and props. From blue dragons in Wales, to student ‘wave dance’ flashmobs, blue handprints in schools to ‘wheels to the wave’ cycle network, The Wave is already building from all corners of the UK. For more information go to: www.the-wave.org.uk

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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

2. Images are available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/stopclimatechaos/sets/72157621653678149/

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