Thousands took part in a climate demonstration in Gothenburg before the election

Two weeks ago, tens of thousands of people gathered on the streets of Stockholm for a climate demonstration. Information on the exact number of participants varies, but there is talk of more than 50,000 people. The demonstration was then organized with the support of almost 300 organisations. Now it was time in Gothenburg.

- I know we are not doing enough. And I know that everyone should do more, says Marie Vidarsson as one of those who marched in the kilometer-long line.

Apolitical demonstration

Around 50 organizations had become involved in the Gothenburg demonstration, including Greenpeace, the Church of Sweden, the Tenant Association and trade unions such as Vision and Vårdförbundet. And although no figure has yet been reported, there were thousands of people who participated in the non-political march.

- It's about the climate issue, which is scientific and not political, and it's about acting regardless of your party affiliation, says Charlotte Henschel.

Want to influence the election

The fact that it is happening right now is due to the fact that there is a week until the election and many of those who were there on Sunday think that the environmental issue has disappeared as an election issue.

- We obviously want to influence our politicians. There are a lot of us and I am very happy. This is the biggest climate demonstration I have been to in Gothenburg, says Sara Isaksson.

More environmental actions during the weekend

The march was not the only climate action during the weekend in Gothenburg. During Saturday, there was the "Folkfest fred och klimat", an event at Bananpiren where a number of artists performed, including Slowgold, Anastasia and Stefan Sundström, and Greta Thunberg also gave a speech there.