Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg: A young activist

Her actions and impact on climate change.

Work done by Mary Jane, no. 15, 11 H12024/2025

Who is Greta Thunberg ?

• A young Swedish environmental activist.
• Born on January 3, 2003.
• Known for her work on climate change awreness.

The beginning of her activism.

Inspiration:

• Greta started her activism at age 15.
• Inspired by climate scientist and her own experiences with climate change.

School strike for climate:

• In August 2018, she started skipping school to protest outside the Swedish Parliament.
• She held a sign that read, "skolstrejk for klimatet".

Rise to Fame

Global Movement:

• Greta’s strike inspired students worldwide.
• The movement became known as “Fridays for Future.”

Media Attention:

• Greta gained international recognition through social media and news coverage.
• She spoke at major events like the United Nations Climate Action Summit.

Key Actions and Speeches

Speeches:

• Notable speeches at the UN, highlighting the urgency of climate action.
• Key message: “How dare you?” directed at world leaders.

Actions:

• Organizing climate strikes and protests globally.
• Engaging with scientists, politicians, and the public.

Impact on Society

Awareness;

• Increased global awareness about climate change.
• Encouraged youth activism and engagement in environmental issues.

Policy Influence:

• Influenced many leaders to take climate action seriously.
• Participated in climate conferences and discussions.​.

Challengs Faced

Criticism:

• Faced backlash from some political leaders and climate change skeptics.
• Personal attacks and online harassment.

Mental Health:

• Greta has spoken about the stress and anxiety caused by the climate crisis.

Conclusion

Legacy:

• Greta Thunberg represents a new generation of young activists.
• Her dedication has inspired millions to take action for the planet.

The future:

• The fight against climate change continues.
• Greta reminds us that everyone, regardless of age, can make a difference.

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greta_Thunberg
• https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cwlw3y6l9tvt/greta-thunberg
• https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2019/5560572/greta-thunberg/
• https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/greta-thunberg
• https://www.theguardian.com/environment/greta-thunberg
• https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/20/world/greta-thunberg-activism-intl/index.html
• https://www.reuters.com/places/greta-thunberg
• https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/24/world/europe/greta-thunberg-speech-un.html
• https://www.forbes.com/profile/greta-thunberg/
• https://www.npr.org/2020/01/23/798107768/greta-thunberg-takes-on-the-world
• https://www.vox.com/2019/9/23/20877048/greta-thunberg-un-speech-transcript
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/09/20/greta-thunberg-un-climate-speech/
• https://www.aljazeera.com/tag/greta-thunberg/
• https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/greta-thunberg-is-right-the-world-needs-more-science-and-action-on-climate-change/
• https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/greta-thunberg
• https://www.politico.eu/tag/greta-thunberg/
• https://www.huffpost.com/topic/greta-thunberg
• https://www.teenvogue.com/tag/greta-thunberg
• https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2019/09/greta-thunberg-climate-strike/598488/
• https://www.earthday.org/greta-thunberg-spotlight/

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