Thousands join 'People's Climate March' in Peru

By Euronews

Published on 11/12/2014 - 01:26

Thousands have marched through Peru’s capital Lima as the United Nations climate summit nears is final days. Demonstrators from all over the world

Thousands have marched through Peru’s capital Lima as the United Nations climate summit nears is final days.

Demonstrators from all over the world joined the “People’s Climate March”- some decked out in traditional dress.

Grievances included the building of nuclear plants, pollution and mining concessions.

The march comes as world leaders and climate experts continue their discussions aimed at trying to work out draft elements of a deal on cutting greenhouse emissions for Paris next year.

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Thousands join 'People's Climate March' in Peru

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