Thousands march in Amsterdam climate rally
Thousands of people took part in a climate march in Amsterdam on Saturday, with organizers estimating around 40,000 participants. Demonstrators called for an end to fossil fuel use and a faster shift to clean energy.
A large crowd gathered in central Amsterdam on Saturday for the city's annual climate march. The 2.5-kilometer route led participants from Dam Square to Museum Square.
Organizers estimated that around 40,000 people joined the demonstration, though police and city authorities have not confirmed an official attendance figure.
Demands and symbols
Marchers called on the Netherlands to stop using fossil fuels entirely and urged an accelerated transition to clean energy sources. Many carried handmade signs with various climate-related slogans. Palestinian flags and banners of the Extinction Rebellion movement were also visible throughout the crowd.
The march was organized by a coalition of environmental and civil society groups known as the "Coalition Against the Climate Crisis," which includes organizations such as Milieudefensie and Extinction Rebellion.
An annual tradition
In recent years, climate activists have increasingly organized such marches in Amsterdam, typically in autumn. The largest turnout was recorded in 2023, when organizers estimated roughly 85,000 participants.
On the same day, protests against right-wing extremists took place in neighboring Germany. This followed the September 6 regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, where the Alternative for Germany party won a historic victory by a wide margin, though it fell short of an absolute majority.
