A group of Extinction Rebellion activists have staged a demonstration on the Malvern Hills.

The Red Rebels, known for their striking red costumes and silent, slow-motion performances, took to the hills on Saturday (November 9), as part of a global day of action ahead of the COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan.

The demonstration was part of the RedlinesLifelines initiative, which aims to "illuminate the precarious state of life on Earth".

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The performances are intended to raise awareness, evoke emotional responses, and inspire change through peaceful and attention-grabbing demonstrations.

The red costumes symbolise the blood of all species, highlighting the dependence on nature.

Doug Francisco, co-founder and creative director of the group, said: "There is no better time to act than right now.

"It is clear that we are in a crisis and there are no second chances – we have to do something immediately.

"We hope that this day of action, in its beauty and urgency, will spread the message that if we don’t act now, we won’t be able to act at all."

Their actions aim to serve as a reminder of the urgent need for ambitious climate policies as world leaders gather for COP29.

This year’s focus is on determining financial reparations from the Global North to the Global South, addressing the impacts of climate change caused by the North's fossil fuel use.

Many walkers and cyclists stopped to take photos or watch the performance.

Supporters of the group fielded questions and engaged directly with onlookers.

One participant said: "I can't just stand by and watch the world burn.

"Being a Red Rebel lets me take action, to peacefully resist the destruction of our planet.

"The red, yes, it's blood, the blood of all species threatened by climate change.

"It's also the line we've crossed, the point of no return we're hurtling towards."

Another said: ""I want my grandchildren to inherit a livable world.

"If you knew your kids’ school was about to flood (think Valencia last week) would you rush to save them, to get them out of the building? Or would that maybe be too much trouble?"