07 Nov 2023 | 10:03 AM UTC
Netherlands: Climate activist groups plan demonstration in central Amsterdam, Nov. 12
Climate activist groups to demonstrate in central Amsterdam, Netherlands, from 12:00 Nov. 12; disruptions likely.
Environmental activist groups will lead a demonstration in central Amsterdam, Nov. 12. Attendees will gather from 12:00 in Dam Square, and then march to the Museumplein from 13:00. A "Climate Crisis Coalition" that includes Extinction Rebellion (XR), Greenpeace, Fridays for Future, labor unions, and opposition politicians will take part in the event to demand increased government action on climate change. It is likely that several thousand will participate.
Additional police will likely deploy to monitor the demonstration. Security measures and road closures are likely to prompt traffic disruptions including for public transport in the city center. The protest will likely pass off peacefully. It is possible that some protesters will participate in parallel actions, such as blocking roads to disrupt traffic, or demonstrating outside businesses associated with fossil fuels.
Avoid any demonstrations as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions before beginning journeys in Amsterdam, Nov. 12. Allow extra time to reach destinations in protest-affected areas. Leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation.
