Hundreds join climate marches across the Alpes-Maritimes

The mobilisation followed a summer marked by repeated heatwaves.

Organisers called for an emergency plan to respond and adapt to climate disruption, with more than 45,000 people signing the national appeal and over 1,100 organisations taking part.

Nearly 150 people march in Menton

In Menton, nearly 150 residents and campaigners gathered outside the railway station on Saturday morning before marching through the town.

Participants called for measures including greater protection for people working in extreme heat, improvements to poorly insulated buildings, better protection of forests and water resources, and increased investment in public transport.

Local campaigners also highlighted issues including urban heat islands and called for more trees in school playgrounds, better insulation of public buildings and measures to encourage cleaner forms of transport.

Several hundred take to the streets in Nice

The mobilisation continued on Sunday in Nice, where several hundred people marched from Place Garibaldi towards Nice-Ville railway station.

The demonstration brought together associations, campaigners, trade unionists and elected representatives under the national slogan “We want to live”.

The marches marked the return of large public climate demonstrations after a four-year break, with organisers calling for action on the climate, biodiversity, peace and social justice.