I am Greta by Elena Rizzo

Who is Greta?

elenarizzounipatic — 2022-05-19 17:17:56 UTC

Greta Thunberg, the young Swedish activist, starting to protest every Friday in front of her country's parliament building in Stockholm, has quickly become the face and global icon of anyone fighting climate change, inspiring the movement of the #FridaysForFuture that demonstrated in the squares and streets of the main cities of the planet.

Everyone is unique and special

elenarizzounipatic — 2022-05-19 17:23:25 UTC

Greta has Asperger syndrome, a condition that affects how people socialise. But Greta views her condition as a positive, calling it her “superpower”! She says it helps her see the world in black and white, and that there are “no grey areas when it comes to climate change.”

She has started alone...

elenarizzounipatic — 2022-05-19 17:25:00 UTC

In August 2018, Greta decided to take action. Instead of going to school, she made a large sign that read ‘SCHOOL STRIKE FOR CLIMATE’, and calmly sat down outside the Swedish parliament. Her aim? To make politicians take notice and act to stop global warming.

...and has continued with million of people around the world!

elenarizzounipatic — 2022-05-19 17:25:51 UTC

In March 2019, climate campaigners across the world, and inspired by Greta, came together to co-ordinate the first Global Strike for Climate. It was huge – over 1.6 million people from 125 countries took part! There are further global strikes planned for September this year.

The world was listening to Greta

elenarizzounipatic — 2022-05-19 17:29:55 UTC

Since her strike began, Greta’s life has become a whirlwind! She’s given rousing speeches to politicians, to the EU parliament, the UK parliament, to protesters and more. She’s appeared in documentaries and had loads of books and articles written about her. She’s even been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize!

Greta's travel

elenarizzounipatic — 2022-05-19 17:30:52 UTC

In August 2019, Greta travelled on a wind and solar-powered boat from Plymouth, UK, to New York, USA – the journey took 15 days! Greta will be at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York, where she’ll demand action from world leaders.