TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Civic organizations from across Taiwan, representing labor rights, environmental protection, Indigenous communities, youth, and social justice groups, will join forces on Saturday to host “March for Climate — Building a Resilient Taiwan.”

The march comes ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) and aims to urge the public and government to take stronger, immediate action on the climate crisis, per a press release.

Organizers said the event will highlight three pillars of national resilience: sustainability and intergenerational justice; security and autonomy; and democratic and cultural resilience. These principles underpin 12 demands proposed by participating organizations to strengthen Taiwan’s adaptability to climate change.

The event begins at 12:30 p.m. at Taipei City Hall East Gate Plaza with an opening market, performances, and a formal declaration.

At 2 p.m., participants will begin a 2.14-kilometer march through the Xinyi commercial district, engaging passersby and shoppers in conversations about the urgency of climate action. The event will conclude with short talks by environmental and civic leaders.

Performances throughout the day will include a tap-dance showcase, rapper AlphawayZ, and local band Little Nest, which blends folk and jazz influences. The Taipei Samba Drum Team will also perform, presenting a locally developed samba style that combines Brazilian rhythms with Taiwanese culture.

Interactive activities will encourage participants to create protest signs using recycled materials provided on-site or brought from home. Attendees can also join others in painting and decorating a large banner to be carried during the march.

Participating organizations include the Environmental Justice Foundation, Taiwan Vision Alliance, Taiwan Equality Campaign, Greenpeace, Presbyterian Church in Taiwan Indigenous Ministry, Taiwan Labor Front, Taiwan OSHLink, Taiwan Renewable Energy Promotion Alliance, Green Citizens’ Action Alliance, Wild at Heart Legal Defense Association, RE-THINK, Taiwan Environmental Planning Association, and the Taiwan Youth Climate Coalition, among others.

Organizers said that as climate-related disasters become increasingly severe, Taiwan must shift from post-disaster reconstruction to proactive and forward-looking adaptation policies. The march also seeks to unite citizens, industry, and policymakers under a shared goal of building a resilient Taiwan capable of withstanding the challenges of a changing climate.