Thousands march in Bonn calling for an end to coal now

Climate activists march with banners demanding climate justice and coal phase-out. Protesters hold signs reading "Climate Crime" in German, calling for protection of coal and climate action at a demonstration. — Pacific Climate Warriors leading the climate march in Bonn. November 4, 2017. Photo credit: Hoda Baraka, 350.org

A climate protest march with cyclists and demonstrators carrying colorful balloons and banners on a sunny street, advocating for environmental action and sustainable transportation. — The march was joined by thousands of bikers who came from Cologne. November 4, 2017. Photo credit: Hoda Baraka

Climate activists march outdoors holding colorful "KLIMA RETTEN!" (Save the Climate) signs and globe imagery, advocating for environmental action on a sunny day. — The march brought together tens of thousands, including younger generations. November 4, 2017. Photo credit: Hoda Baraka

Climate activists in green vests march with Greenpeace banner demanding "Climate Justice Now! End Coal!" German signs read "Klima Schützen!" (Protect Climate) at protest rally near historic cathedral. — Climate justice means an end to coal. November 4, 2017 Photo credit: Hoda Baraka

A protest sign reading "KEEP IT IN THE GROUND" with colorful lettering and a tree symbol is held up against a bright blue sky with bare trees, surrounded by demonstrators at an environmental rally. — COP23 is our moment to shine a light on the growing global leadership already underway and remind world leaders what we expect of them: keeping all fossil fuels in the ground. November 4, 2017. Photo credit: Hoda Baraka

Protesters march with a large purple banner reading "FEMINISTS DEMAND CLIMATE JUSTICE" at an outdoor demonstration. Additional signs include "CAUTION WOMEN CROSSING THE LINE" among a diverse crowd advocating for environmental action. — At COP23 civil society will remind politicians that they must prioritise their people over the polluters. November 4, 2017. Photo credit: Hoda Baraka

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