Early Life and Background

• Greta Thunberg was born on January 3, 2003, in Stockholm, Sweden.
• Diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and selective mutism.
• First learned about climate change at age eight and was deeply disturbed by the lack of action.

Climate Strikes and Activism

• In August 2018, Greta started the School Strike for Climate outside the Swedish Parliament, known as Fridays for Future.
• Inspired millions of young people worldwide to participate in climate strikes.
• The movement led to the Global Climate Strikes in September 2019, involving over 7.6 million people across 185 countries.

Public Speaking and Influence

• Addressed the UN Climate Change Conference (COP24) in December 2018.
• Delivered a powerful speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2019.
• Famously addressed the United Nations Climate Action Summit in September 2019, with the "How Dare You" speech.

Awards and Recognition

• Named Time Magazine's Person of the Year in 2019.
• Received the Right Livelihood Award, often referred to as the “Alternative Nobel Prize.”
• Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize multiple times.

Criticism and Controversy

• Some political leaders and public figures, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, have criticized Thunberg.
• Despite criticism, she remains a staunch advocate for climate change action and continues to inspire young activists.

Impact on Policy and Public Awareness

• Increased global awareness about the urgency of climate change.
• Influenced policy discussions in the European Union and other countries.
• Promoted the idea of climate justice, which considers the ethical and social dimensions of climate change.

Media and Publications

• Authored the book No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference, a collection of her speeches.
• Featured in numerous documentaries, including I Am Greta, which chronicles her journey as a climate activist.

Personal Lifestyle and Advocacy

• Practices what she preaches by minimizing her carbon footprint, including avoiding air travel.
• Advocates for a vegan lifestyle as part of her climate activism.

Legacy

• Greta Thunberg has become a symbol of youth-led climate activism.
• Continues to inspire and mobilize individuals and communities around the world to take action against climate change.