Greta Thunberg

This week the European Parliament voted for a new 7yr Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) that will be disastrous for climate, biodiversity and sustainable farming. But it’s not over yet. Sign the open letter demanding the @EU_Commission to #WithdrawTheCAP ! Link in bio

The fight is not over yet. We need to keep pushing! We need to keep fighting for a living planet! We need to keep pushing for the EU to #WithdrawTheCAP ! @ursulavonderleyen @frans__timmermans @ep_president @eucouncil @europeanparliament @europeancommission #WithdrawTheCAP Graphic: @saoioconnor

"The fight is not over yet. The fight is only over when the people say it’s over." Here's our respons to the MEPs failure to #VoteThisCAPdown @luisaneubauer @adelaidecha @anuna_de_wever @graine_de_possible and I call for the EU to #WithdrawTheCAP Link in bio

School strike week 114. If you strike, remember to keep social distance and follow COVID-19 restrictions. #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #flattenthecurve #FaceTheClimateEmergency #VoteThisCAPdown

Dear MEPs, your vague distant climate targets will have no meaning if you fail to #VoteThisCAPdown today and keep supporting the commercial lobby interests. This is your chance to turn empty words into action. The eyes of future generations are upon you. No more excuses.#FututreOfCAP Watch and share this video widely! #VoteThisCAPdown

#VoteThisCAPdown #FutureOfCAP 📸 @stoppamemeraff

Perhaps the most overlooked industry when it comes to the climate and ecological crisis is forestry. In the coming decades we will undoubtedly be needing every possible carbon sink to sequester and store CO2, and yet a forest area the size of a football field is being cut down every second, according to Global Forest Watch. Planting trees in suitable soils and places is great - however very far from as easy as we seem to think. But even more efficient is to leave the natural habitats intact in the first place and to rewild and restore nature. But as long as a dead tree is more valuable to us than a living tree, as long as the destruction of nature is worth more than nature itself and as long as health, biodiversity, well-being, empathy, equality, sustainability and long term holistic thinking is not considered a priority - but rather seen as ”extreme views” - we won’t be able to solve the climate and ecological emergency. Sweden is often considered progressive on climate and environment. Sweden is also one of the worlds biggest forest nations (though now there’s almost only tree plantations left.) One of Sweden’s main solutions to the climate crisis is switching to biofuels. However, in 2019, according to the newspaper Dagens Nyheter, we imported 95% of the raw material used for the popular so-called “renewable” HVO diesel, mainly from Indonesia. The marketing pitch is that we’re using leftovers from Swedish forestry - but the actual product is 42% slaughter waste, 36% PFAD (produced from palm oil “waste”) 14% pine tree oil and 8% palm oil. So not even we with so much forest per capita can be even close to self-sufficient when it comes to forestry products… Yet, to meet our “climate targets” we plan to dramatically increase this “solution”. This is just one of the countless problems with today’s forestry. While the main problem is that deforestation is driving the catastrophic loss of biodiversity and ecosystems, threatening our very existence in large areas of this planet. Cartoon by @pxmolina

"12" is more than just a number. I’ve been nominated by @joshua1013 to join this campaign. Post a picture of #SAVE12 & #SAVE12HKYOUTHS and tag 3 friends to spread the word. I nominate @luisaneubauer , @nakabuyehildaflavia , and @jamie_s_margolin to join. @save12hkyouths

The movie I Am Greta will premiere today in cinemas across the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Next Friday also Italy and Mexico. And just to be clear once again: I - nor anyone in connection to me - have or will not receive any payment for this. B-Reel Films will dedicate half of the film's revenues to my foundation and all of that will be donated to organizations and projects fighting for a sustainable world, defending nature and supporting people already facing the worst impacts of the climate- and ecological crisis.

School strike week 113. If you strike, remember to keep social distance and follow COVID-19 restrictions. #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #flattenthecurve #FaceTheClimateEmergency

Today, on #InternationalDayoftheGirl let's celebrate the power of girls, and lift up their voices. But let's also acknowledge and tackle all the injustices and challenges girls around the world still face due to gender inequalities. Then girls will change the world. This is me at 8 years old.

I never engage in party politics. But the upcoming US elections is above and beyond all that. It goes without saying that from a climate perspective Biden-Harris is very far from being even close to what’s needed, and many of you understandably had other preferred candidates. But, I mean… you know… damn! Just get organized and get everyone you know out to vote! #BidenHarris2020 Ps. “Biden will not ban fracking. That’s a fact” says Kamala Harris. But the American people no doubt have the power to make him do it. And much more than that... To register visit link in bio or follow @sunrisemvmt @thisiszerohour @onemillionofus for instance

School strike week 112. If you strike, remember to keep social distance and follow COVID-19 restrictions. #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #flattenthecurve #FaceTheClimateEmergency

The thought of us giving up on the 1.5 or well below 2°C-targets of the Paris Agreement - without people even knowing what the full consequences of that would mean to future generations and to the most affected people and areas - is simply unacceptable. The way the global aspect of equity and climate justice is being systematically and completely ignored in the European debate is shameful. Yes, WE might be able to ”adapt”, for a while. We have the infrastructure and the resources. But the global majority has not. When the EU's climate policies and targets are being discussed, the aspect of equity doesn’t even seem to exist. Apparently it’s not even worth a mention. And yet, climate justice is the very heart of the Paris Agreement. And we have clearly signed up to lead the way. #mapa #climatejustice #FaceTheClimateEmergency (Picture of the sculpture by Isaac Cordal called “Follow the leaders” or “Politicians Discussing Global Warming” )

"The EU is cheating with numbers - and stealing our future" Since no one else seemed to care, we had to do the research ourselves. Our future is after all at stake. By @anuna_dewever , @adelaidecha , @luisaneubauer and me. Link in bio. #FaceTheClimateEmergency

School strike week 111. If you strike, remember to keep social distance and follow COVID-19 restrictions. #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #flattenthecurve #FaceTheClimateEmergency

Today was a huge success! Hundreds of thousands of us returned to the streets demanding climate action! There were strikes in over 3200 places on all continents, including Antarctica! With masks and socially distant. Thank you everyone who showed up! We will continue, the fight for a future doesn’t end here - this is just the beginning. Pictures from today in order: Germany, Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, Japan, The Philippines, Researchers in Antarctica, Ukraine. #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #fightclimateinjustice #facetheclimateemergency

School strike week 110. Today is our global day of climate action, and we strike in over 3100 places! In Sweden gatherings over 50 people are not allowed due to COVID-19, so we adapt. #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #FaceTheClimateEmergency

Tomorrow September 25th we strike for the climate again in 3133 places around the world and counting! And we will be back next week, next month and next year. For as long as it takes. Find or register your local strike at link in bio! @fridaysforfuture #fridaysforfuture #climatestrike #schoolstrike4climate #facetheclimateemergency #fightclimateinjustice

My foundation will donate €150,000 to the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Oil Change International and Solar Sister for their work supporting people on the frontlines of the climate crisis in Africa. We are in a global emergency, which affects all of us. But everyone is not suffering its consequences equally. People and communities in Africa will continue to be the most affected by the climate crisis despite having contributed to it the least. Africa is a key in the fight for climate justice and now faces both huge risks as well as many opportunities to develop sustainable societies which put people and planet first. Photo: Daily News Egypt

What future do you want? #ImagineFor1Minute Proud to be a small part of this new short film by Tom Mustill.

This is me at the age of 2. The picture was taken 2005 in France. Since then about one third of ALL the world’s fossil fuel CO2 emissions have occurred. Over half of our CO2 emissions have taken place since 1990. That sort of gives you an idea of how fast we’re racing in the wrong direction. Our annual emissions are now so high that every single year of Business As Usual will impact future living conditions for countless generations. Join us on Friday, September 25th for the global climate strike. #FridaysForFuture #facetheclimateemergency

This Friday on September 25th we strike for the climate again, in over 2500 places around the world and counting! The actions will vary depending on where in the world you are, the COVID-19 situation and restrictions in your region. Some will be online, but most will be physical, keeping a social distance. Find and register your local strike at link in bio! See you on Friday! #fridaysforfuture #climatestrike #schoolstrike4climate #fightclimateinjustice #facetheclimateemergency

Today on #worldcleanupday I - along with other activists from @fridaysforfuture.stockholm - joined @RenaMalaren to clean up lake Mälaren. We scored a great number of electric scooters, batteries, bottles, electronic equipment, plastic bags and God knows what else... 📸: @oscarolssonfoto

"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Rest in peace.

School strike week 109. If you strike, remember to keep social distance and follow COVID-19 restrictions. #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #flattenthecurve #FaceTheClimateEmergency

#fightclimateinjustice @extinctionrebellion

In cinemas worldwide starting October 16. And on hulu November 13. Here’s the official trailer:

School strike week 108. If you strike, remember to keep social distance and follow COVID-19 restrictions. #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #flattenthecurve #FaceTheClimateEmergency

Reporting is not enough. Connecting the dots is not enough. Mentioning the link to the climate crisis is not enough (even though it would kind of help...). If we are to have a small chance, this needs to be our main focus. It needs to dominate the news. All the time.

Preem eller Parisavtalet? Jag skrev en text om #Preem s eventuella utbyggnad av #preemraff i Lysekil. Länk i bio Foto: @greenpeacesverige

The documentary about me by Nathan Grossman premiered at Venice Film Festival yesterday and will be part of the Toronto International Film Festival later this month. It will come to cinemas in Europe, USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand in October. And later this year and early 2021 to cinemas across Latin America, Russia, Japan, South Korea, India, China and other countries yet to be announced. And just to be clear: I - nor anyone in connection to me - have or will not receive any payment for this. B-Reel Films will dedicate half of the film's revenues to my foundation and all of that will be donated to organizations and projects fighting for a sustainable world, defending nature and supporting people already facing the worst impacts of the climate- and ecological crisis. I really like the film and I hope you will too!

School strike week 107. If you strike, remember to keep social distance and follow COVID-19 restrictions. #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #flattenthecurve #FaceTheClimateEmergency

If you ever feel sad or hopeless, just remember that there’s always hope. We have democracy. For instance, there are tens of thousands of newspapers and TV stations. If only a few of them decided to start treating the climate- and ecological crisis like the existential crisis it is, more and more people would become aware of the alarming situation and start putting real pressure on leaders and policymakers. Then everything could change overnight.

School strike week 106. Back outside the Swedish Parliament! We will not go away until you #FaceTheClimateEmergency . If you strike, remember to keep social distance and follow COVID-19 restrictions. #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #flattenthecurve

It’s deeply unfair that students of India are asked to sit national exams during the Covid-19 pandemic and while millions have also been impacted by the extreme floods. I stand with their call to #PostponeJEE_NEETinCOVID

My gap year from school is over, and it feels so great to finally be back in school again!

”The level of ice loss revealed by the group matches the worst-case-scenario predictions outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (@ipcc )” Earth has lost 28 trillion tonnes of ice in less than 30 years. Stories like these need to dominate the news if we are to have a chance of avoiding the worst case scenarios of the climate crisis. As long as we don't #FaceTheClimateEmergency and treat the crisis like a crisis no real change will happen. Link in bio. 📸: Steffen Olsen

Thank you to The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research for having me back, and thank you to prof Ricarda Winkelmann for an educating and interesting day! Hope to be back soon again!

School strike week 105. We’re back, social distant. Berlin! #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #flattenthecurve #FaceTheClimateEmergency

Greetings from Berlin!

“Today, leaders all over the world are speaking of an “existential crisis”. The climate emergency is discussed on countless panels and summits. Commitments are being made, big speeches are given. Yet, when it comes to action we are still in a state of denial. The climate and ecological crisis has never once been treated as a crisis.” It’s now been 2 years since the first school strike. Ahead of our meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel @anuna_dewever , @adelaidecha , @luisaneubauer and I write in The Guardian. Link in bio #FaceTheClimateEmergency

School strike week 104. The climate crisis doesn’t go on summer holiday, so we keep on protesting. #climatestrikeonline #StayAtHome #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #flattenthecurve #FaceTheClimateEmergency

Today on #YouthDay social media is filled with people praising youth for leading on climate action, along with countless of other issues. Youth commitment is truly great, but make no mistake - we have no desire to “lead”. It’s just that someone has to be the adult in the room.

An environmental emergency has been declared in Mauritius after a ship ran aground off the shores and began leaking tonnes of oil. Of course the oil and shipping companies should be the ones paying for the damage they have done. But since they obviously don’t care - please donate if you can. My foundation will donate 100.000sek (ca € 10.000) Link in bio to crowdfund recommended by @fridaysforfuture.mauritius #KeepItInTheGround #MakeEcocideACrime (Video by ABC News)

This morning I received an urgent call for help from @fridaysforfuture.mauritius : “We’re in a state of Environmental Emergency after an oil spill in our lagoons! ... The people started mobilising but we are a small tropical island with limited resources. Please can you help us? ... We need special equipments to remove the oil from our coasts and sea.” In my bio you find a link to a crowdfund they recommend!

‪Indigenous peoples are on the frontlines of the climate- and ecological crisis. But they are also leading the fight against it.‬ Indigenous land accounts for 80% of the earth’s biodiversity. ‪The solutions to the climate- and ecological emergency need to include indigenous peoples and their knowledge. ‪And there can of course not be climate justice without indigenous justice.‬ ‪#IndigenousPeoplesDay‬

School strike week 103. The climate crisis doesn’t go on summer holiday, so we keep on protesting. #climatestrikeonline #StayAtHome #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate #flattenthecurve #FaceTheClimateEmergency

Yesterday I was fortunate enough to interview @estoknes for an upcoming BBC documentary series. But since corona travel restrictions still apply (coming from Stockholm I’m not allowed inside Norway), we decided to stay on our respective sides of the border. But hey, now I’ve ALMOST been to Norway!