Global Day of Action - what happened in Wales?

Published: 25 Nov 2021

On 6 November communities across Wales sent a clear message to our leaders that we need drastic and urgent action on climate change at the Glasgow Climate Talks.
Person holding a climate change placard
Philippa Coulston from Bridgend Friends of the Earth at the London rally

 

The Earth's on fire while our leaders drag their feet. Our local group members and activists joined others in their communities across Wales let them know how they felt.

 

Cardiff

Friends of the Earth Cardiff took part in a big event they helped to organise with the COP 26 Coalition Hub.

People on a climate demo in Cardiff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Climate march in Cardiff, outside city hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bangor

Demonstrators met at  Bangor Pier and marched to the Clock Tower in Bangor town centre, where a rally with speakers was held.

People marching

Climate march in Bangor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caerphilly

A tiny forest was planted at Morgan Jones Park. 

People planting a tiny forest in Caerphilly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 People planting trees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Llangollen

Walkers, cyclists and paddlers made their way to the Llangollen Town centre for a demonstration.

People wearing Earth heads

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

People on a climate demo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cyclists on a climate demo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newtown

There was a march down Broad Street with banners to gather at the Cross.

A e-bike flotilla started at Tesco’s car park and ended up at the Cross.

 

Pembrokeshire

The local Friends of the Earth group went to  Cardiff for the Cardiff Global day of Action.

 

Pontypridd

The local Friends of the Earth group had an information stand, craft and litter pick in the town before heading off to  Cardiff for the main demo.

A child and someone in a Santa costume holding a Earth's on Fire placard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pontypridd Friends of the Earth at a stand in town

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ruthin

A showcase of environmentally friendly community groups, businesses, activities, and volunteering opportunities based in and around Ruthin gathered in the Market Hall.

Stand in a market hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swansea

The COP26 Swansea hub organised a rally.

Climate march in Swansea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Climate march in Swansea

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