Worldwide Climate March: Hong Kong

On November 29, 2015 people gathered together all around the world to show their support for real and lasting action on climate change. Their actions coincided with the beginning of the final week of this year’s COP21 negotiations in Paris. The following are photos from the Hong Kong branch of those protests, organized by local group 350HK

Hong Kongers march for a strong COP21 climate accord as part of the November 29th Global Climate March. Despite restrictions to protests in Paris, demonstrations over the weekend drew more than 700,000 worldwide, making them some of the most significant climate demonstrations of all time.

Eric Berti, the French Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau, speaks with Jasper Tsang Yok-Sing, President of the Hong Kong Legislative Council. Both spoke at the beginning of the march. Berti emphasized the importance of “a strong agreement in Paris and a transition to a low-carbon society” and stressed the role of popular will in the talks, saying “It’s very important that we express our support for a strong agreement over the next few weeks.”

Priscilla Leung, a member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, declares her support for renewable energy

On the day of the event, weather was unseasonably warm and spirits were high.

Participants lined up on pier 9 to form the number “350.” 350 parts per million is considered the maximum safe concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere. This year the concentration topped 400.

Ringo Mak, co-founder of 350 HK, speaks to members of the media during the event. 350 HK organized the Hong Kong march.

In the heart of free market capitalism, demonstrators voiced a variety of opinions.

There is no planet B. Support a strong agreement in Paris–call your representatives in government and share your thoughts on social media using the hashtags #COP21 #climateaction and #climatejustice

360bybike is part of ArtCOP21, a global climate arts festival surrounding the Paris conference. Learn more and find climate change-related art near you at www.artcop21.com/

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