Greta Thunberg

is a Swedish environmental activist internationally recognized for her bold and unwavering efforts to combat climate change. Born on January 3, 2003, in Stockholm, Sweden, she began protesting alone outside the Swedish parliament at age 15 with a sign that read “Skolstrejk för klimatet” (“School strike for climate”), sparking the global Fridays for Future movement.

Key Facts:

• Full Name: Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman Thunberg

• Known For: Climate activism, especially urging world leaders to act on the scientific consensus about global warming

• Notable Moments:

  • Addressed the United Nations Climate Action Summit in 2019 with the iconic phrase: “How dare you!”

  • Named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year in 2019

  • Has been nominated multiple times for the Nobel Peace Prize

Greta is known for her direct, science-based messages, her refusal to travel by airplane (to reduce carbon footprint), and her criticism of political inaction on the climate crisis. Despite facing criticism, she has remained committed, inspiring millions of young people worldwide to take environmental issues seriously.