Greta Thunburg

“Being young is a great advantage, since we see the world from a new perspective and we are not afraid to make radical changes.”

“I don't use any animal products, both because of ethical and environmental and climate reasons.”

“I want you to panic. I want you to feel the fear I feel every day. And then I want you to act.”

“For 25 years countless people have come to the U.N. climate conferences begging our world leaders to stop emissions and clearly that has not worked as emissions are continuing to rise. So I will not beg the world leaders to care for our future. I will instead let them know change is coming whether they like it or not.”

“I'm telling you there is hope. I have seen it, but it does not come from the governments or corporations. It comes from the people.”

“My message is that if we do not care about the climate crisis and if we do not act now then almost no other question is going to matter in the future.”

“Why should I be studying for a future that soon may not exist?”

“Once we start to act, hope is everywhere. So instead of looking for hope, look for action. Then, and only then, hope will come.”

“Nothing is being done to stop the climate and ecological emergency from happening and to secure the future wellbeing for future generations.”

“We are at a time in history where everyone with any insight of the climate crisis that threatens our civilisation - and the entire biosphere - must speak out in clear language, no matter how uncomfortable and unprofitable that may be.”

“It is our future on the line, and we must at least have a say in it.”

“Before I started school striking I had no energy, no friends and I didn't speak to anyone. I just sat alone at home, with an eating disorder. All of that is gone now, since I have found a meaning, in a world that sometimes seems shallow and meaningless to so many people.”

“We all have a choice. We can create transformational action that will safeguard the living conditions for future generations. Or we can continue with our business as usual and fail.”