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Climate Change Activist

Greta Thunberg Speaking Fee: $150,000 to $200,000

Climate Change Activist

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Greta Thunberg
Speaking Fee:
$150,000 to $200,000

Travels From:
BOS - Boston, MA

Primary Topic Category:
Environment

Secondary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice

 

Greta Thunberg Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Greta Thunberg is a Swedish climate activist. In August 2018, Greta Thunberg started a school strike for the climate outside the Swedish Parliament that has since spread all over the world and now involves over 100,000 schoolchildren. The movement is now called Fridays For Future. Thunberg has spoken at climate rallies in Stockholm, Helsinki, Brussels and London. In December she attended the United Nations COP24 in Katowice, Poland, where she addressed the Secretary-General.

Greta Thunberg, born on January 3, 2003, in Stockholm, Sweden, is a prominent environmental activist known for her efforts to combat climate change. She gained global recognition in 2018 when she started the "Fridays for Future" movement by striking outside the Swedish parliament with a sign that read "School Strike for Climate." Her solitary protest inspired students worldwide to join her in demanding stronger action against climate change. Thunberg's activism is deeply personal. Diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, a form of autism spectrum disorder, she has used her focused determination to advocate for environmental causes. From a young age, she became aware of the climate crisis and made significant lifestyle changes, such as adopting a vegan diet and refusing to travel by airplane, to reduce her carbon footprint. Her straightforward and impassioned speeches have captured the world's attention. Notably, her address at the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit, where she challenged world leaders with the now-famous phrase "How dare you," highlighted the urgency of the climate crisis and the perceived inaction of political figures. Thunberg's efforts have earned her numerous accolades, including being named Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2019 and appearing on Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women. Greta Thunberg continues to be a leading voice in climate activism, using her platform to advocate for immediate and comprehensive action to address global warming and environmental degradation. Her influence has sparked a global movement, empowering millions to take action for a more sustainable future.
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