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Nicolas Zogg, General Secretary Verda – Green Graubünden, initially had no concerns that the 17-year-old climate protector, who faces a lot of hate and threats on social networks, could happen if she took part in the hike. «We have a security concept. Paramedics and peacekeepers are running and the authorities are also informed, »he said. The goal is to be on Tuesday, January 21st. arrive in Davos in the afternoon. In addition to Greta, several hundred other activists are expected on the hike.
Sit-in canceled due to risk of injury
In the past Greta already needed bodyguards – also because of their fans. When she arrived in Madrid by train at the climate conference in early December, they were so excited that the rush turned into chaos. For security reasons, Greta was unable to follow a demonstration properly Taz.de reported. A sit-in also had to be canceled – the UN authorities feared injuries.
The 17-year-old is exposed to André Heller, security expert and owner of the TTI security service. “Some hate them, others love them,” says Heller. This is precisely why the security expert considers the concept of grouping to be “insufficient”.
Expert advises Greta against hiking
«Security personnel are imperative. Opponents can disrupt this migration and then the situation can escalate quickly, »says Heller. He also emphasized that Peacemaker did not have the same training and experience as professional security guards, and added: “Under these circumstances, Greta should not run along.”
It is difficult to assess whether Greta needs special protection at the WEF: In general, the security standards in Davos are extremely high. «Of course, the risk of terrorism always plays a role at such an event. High people come from many different countries, »says Heller. «The chief of security bears an enormous responsibility. Not just towards the guests, but also towards the staff and the spectators ».
Faced with these statements, the climate strikers want to go over the books. Media spokeswoman Parekh says: “If Greta actually joins our hike, we and her team will draw up a suitable safety plan.”
Is the event on the brink?
It is still unclear whether the hike can take place at all. The government councilor Marcus Caduff (CVP) says on “SonntagsBlick”: “We cannot approve the hike as it is now planned.” The third stage of the hiking route runs over the only road between Klosters and Davos and this must be kept free for evacuations in an emergency.
According to climate protector Zogg, the event is not to be canceled: “We are already working on a solution. We either switch to the hiking trail or we use public transport to get to Davos. »
The WEF officers of the Graubünden cantonal police and the Swiss army were unavailable for comment on Sunday.
(Juu)
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