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Thousands join climate march, organizations urge cabinet to act: 'We won't meet goals with this policy'

Approximately 40,000 people marched through Amsterdam on Saturday to demand more ambitious climate action from the Dutch government. Organized by the Climate Crisis Coalition, the event urged officials to end fossil fuel subsidies and implement policies necessary to meet climate goals.

Around 40,000 protesters gathered in Amsterdam this Saturday for an annual climate march organized by the Climate Crisis Coalition. The march, which spanned 2.5 kilometers from Dam Square to Museumplein, urged the Dutch government to abandon fossil fuel subsidies and accelerate the transition to renewable energy ahead of the upcoming budget announcement. Speakers, including Nobel Prize-winning scientist Joyeeta Gupta, emphasized the urgent need for a fair climate policy to meet international goals.

The demonstration featured various activist groups, including Extinction Rebellion, and included musical performances to bolster the cause. While turnout was significant, the number of participants was lower than the record-breaking 85,000 attendees seen during the previous year's event. Organizers expressed concern over leaked budget details, arguing that current legislative measures are insufficient to combat the global climate crisis. Participants marched through the city center, chanting slogans and carrying banners that demanded immediate action from the cabinet to protect the planet's future.

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