It was one of several demonstrations taking place in the UK, with young people also gathering in London to demand action from politicians and business leaders on the crisis. The Met said it was “co-ordinating a significant policing operation ahead of potential disorder”.
Ms Thunberg, 18, planned to address the 10,000-strong crowd in Glasgow. The activist has been critical of the two-week conference, branding it the most “excluding COP ever”.
The climate strike, organised by Fridays For Future Scotland, comes as the COP26 discussions feature events highlighting the voice of young people and education. COP26 organisers warned attendees to expect travel disruption today because of “significant road closures and restrictions” put in place to accommodate the protest.
Ms Thunberg invited Prince Charles on the march, but he said taking part would be “difficult”. However, in a speech to COP26 negotiators the prince insisted he sympathises with the “frustration” of the younger generation.
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