In Durban protesters have marched through the South African city on Saturday, demanding actions on climate change.
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An environmental activist demonstrates outside the United Nations Climate Change conference (COP17) in Durban December 3, 2011.
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Protesters swarmed through the city’s central business district before arriving at the International Conference Centre, the venue for the COP-17 negotiations. Top United Nations climate official, Christiana Figueres, then addressed the crowd and thanked them for making their voice heard.
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Protestors march during a climate change rally outside a climate change summit held in the city of Durban, South Africa, Friday, Dec 2, 2011. [AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam]
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The march later continued to the Durban beach-front where it is expected to end with a concert. Despite heavy police presence along the route, there have been no reports of disturbances or violence. The climate change talks will continue into next week, where a segment will be hosted by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.