History of Greta Thunberg in Timeline
Greta Thunberg is a Swedish climate activist who gained international recognition for her outspoken advocacy for immediate action against climate change. Beginning with school strikes in 2018, she has challenged world leaders, demanding they prioritize climate science and implement policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Her activism has inspired a global movement of young people, and she has addressed numerous international forums, including the United Nations. Thunberg is known for her uncompromising stance and unwavering commitment to raising awareness about the urgency of the climate crisis.
1975: Collaboration with 'The 1975'
In 1975, Greta Thunberg contributed a voiceover for a release of "The 1975", a song by the English band by the same name. Thunberg finishes the song by urging people to undertake civil disobedience and rebel. Proceeds were given to Extinction Rebellion at Thunberg's request.
January 2003: Greta Thunberg Born
In January 2003, Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman Thunberg was born in Stockholm, Sweden. She is the daughter of opera singer Malena Ernman and actor Svante Thunberg.
2008: Introduction of Climate Change Act
In response to Greta Thunberg's outspoken stance on climate change, Ed Miliband, the Labour politician responsible for introducing the Climate Change Act 2008, acknowledged the impact of her activism.
2011: Thunberg Learns About Climate Change
In 2011, at the age of eight, Greta Thunberg first learned about climate change. She struggled to understand why so little was being done to address it, which led to depression and, later, health issues.
May 2015: Thunberg's Asperger's Diagnosis Made Public
In May 2015, Greta Thunberg's mother made her daughter's diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome public nationwide in Sweden. Thunberg herself views her Asperger's as her "superpower".
February 2018: School Shootings in the United States Inspire Thunberg
In February 2018, school shootings in the United States led several youths to refuse to return to school, which inspired Greta Thunberg's climate strike.
May 2018: Climate change essay competition win
In May 2018, Greta Thunberg won a climate change essay competition by Svenska Dagbladet (The Swedish Daily News) for young people, before the start of her school strike.
May 2018: Thunberg wins climate change essay competition
In May 2018, Greta Thunberg won a climate change essay competition held by Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet. In part, she wrote: "I want to feel safe. How can I feel safe when I know we are in the greatest crisis in human history?"
August 2018: Thunberg begins school climate strikes
In August 2018, Greta Thunberg began her school climate strikes. She stated that she got the idea from school shootings in the United States in February 2018.
August 2018: Start of school strike
In August 2018, Greta Thunberg's climate activism began with her school strike, a key event memorialized in the documentary "I Am Greta".
August 2018: Greta Thunberg Begins School Strike for Climate
In August 2018, at the age of 15, Greta Thunberg started skipping school to protest in front of the Swedish parliament. She demanded stronger action on climate change, holding a sign saying 'Skolstrejk för klimatet' (School Strike for Climate) and handing out informational flyers.
August 2018: Thunberg's Initial School Strike
On 20 August 2018, Greta Thunberg began her school strike outside the Swedish parliament, the Riksdag. She protested every day for three weeks during school hours, demanding the Swedish government reduce carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
2018: IPCC's Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C
Greta Thunberg refers to IPCC's Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C published in 2018 which detailed that greenhouse gas emissions curve needs to start declining steeply.
2018: Thunberg Speaks at COP24
In 2018, Greta Thunberg's speech during the plenary session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP24) went viral. She criticized world leaders for not being mature enough to address the climate crisis.
2018: Publication of 'Scenes from the Heart'
In 2018, the book "Scenes from the Heart" was published, recounting the Thunberg family's story of adapting to a low-carbon lifestyle.
2018: Thunberg's Activism Evolves
Throughout the autumn of 2018, Greta Thunberg's activism evolved from a solitary protest to demonstrations throughout Europe. In December 2018, she continued to school strike on Fridays, inspiring students worldwide to join her.
January 2019: Thunberg Speaks at World Economic Forum
In January 2019, Greta Thunberg gave a speech at the World Economic Forum, declaring "Our house is on fire."
February 2019: EU Conference Speech on Emission Cuts
In February 2019, Greta Thunberg spoke at a conference of the European Economic and Social Committee, arguing that the EU's 40% emission cut target by 2030 is insufficient and must be doubled to 80%.
February 2019: EU budget allocation for climate action
In February 2019, Jean-Claude Juncker announced that the EU would allocate every fourth euro in the next financial period (2021-2027) towards climate change mitigation.
February 2019: Academics show support for Thunberg
In February 2019, a group of 224 academics voiced their backing for Greta Thunberg's activism and the school strikes, acknowledging their inspiration in amplifying the importance of climate action.
March 2019: Thunberg Continues School Strikes
In March 2019, Greta Thunberg continued her regular school strikes outside the Swedish parliament every Friday. She also finished lower secondary school with excellent grades.
April 2019: Speech to British Parliament
In April 2019, Greta Thunberg spoke to the British Parliament, criticizing world leaders for insufficient action on global emissions and urging them to listen to scientists rather than just lowering emissions.
May 2019: Thunberg addresses online criticism
In May 2019, Greta Thunberg addressed the personal attacks she received online, stating that such attacks indicated her critics lacked substantive arguments. Joe Biden, then a former U.S. vice-president, responded to Trump's tweet mocking Thunberg by criticizing Trump's bullying behavior.
May 2019: Time magazine cover feature
In May 2019, Greta Thunberg was featured on the cover of Time magazine, described as a role model and one of the "Next Generation Leaders".
May 2019: UN Secretary-General Endorses School Strikes
In May 2019, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres endorsed the school strikes led by Greta Thunberg and admitted that his generation had failed to address climate change effectively, calling on the youth to "rescue the planet."
May 2019: Green parties gain seats in European Parliament
In May 2019, climate issues influenced the European Parliament election, with Green parties achieving their best results, particularly in northern European countries where youth were inspired by Greta Thunberg.
June 2019: Increased rail travel in Sweden
In June 2019, Swedish Railways (SJ) reported an 8% increase in domestic train journeys in Sweden compared to the previous year, indicating growing public concern about the impact of flying on CO2 emissions.
June 2019: Public concern about environment soars in UK
In June 2019, a YouGov poll revealed a significant increase in public concern about the environment in the UK, attributed to Greta Thunberg and Extinction Rebellion.
July 2019: Thunberg Takes Sabbatical Year
In July 2019, Time magazine reported that Greta Thunberg was taking a "sabbatical year" from school to travel in the Americas and attend COP25.
August 2019: Thunberg Sails Across the Atlantic
In August 2019, Greta Thunberg sailed across the Atlantic Ocean from Plymouth, England, to New York City on the Malizia II yacht. The voyage took 15 days, from 14 to 28 August 2019.
August 2019: Increase in sales of children's books about climate crisis
In August 2019, publications and sales of children's books addressing the climate crisis doubled compared to the previous year, reportedly due to the "Greta effect."
August 2019: Criticism and personal attacks against Thunberg
In August 2019, various commentators and media outlets, including Scientific American, The Guardian, The Spectator, The Sunday Times and British TV presenter Piers Morgan, were noted to have launched personal attacks against Greta Thunberg, including attacks on her autism.
September 2019: Trump mocks Thunberg's climate change address
In September 2019, Donald Trump shared a video of Greta Thunberg's speech and mocked her on Twitter, after which Thunberg changed her Twitter bio to match his description.
September 2019: Attended UN Climate Action Summit
In September 2019, Greta Thunberg attended the UN Climate Action Summit in New York City. On that day, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) hosted a press conference where Thunberg joined 15 other children, including Ayakha Melithafa, Alexandria Villaseñor, Catarina Lorenzo, Ridhima Pandey and Carl Smith.
September 2019: Attended UN Climate Summit in New York
In September 2019, Greta Thunberg attended the United Nations Climate Summit in New York City, a journey that involved a two-week sea voyage across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe, as documented in "I Am Greta".
September 2019: Vogue cover feature
In September 2019, Greta Thunberg was featured on the cover of Vogue magazine, which was guest-edited by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
September 2019: Speeches incorporated into music
In September 2019, John Meredith set Greta Thunberg's UN Action Summit speech to death metal. Also in September 2019, Megan Washington and Robert Davidson used the same 'how dare you' speech for a performance at an event exploring the future of music. DJ Fatboy Slim created a mashup of this speech with his dance hit "Right Here, Right Now".
September 2019: Gillespie criticizes Thunberg's approach
In September 2019, Nick Gillespie criticized Greta Thunberg's approach as histrionic, while noting that such responses are not conducive to good environmental policy.
September 2019: Support from US presidential candidates
In September 2019, following her speech at the action summit in New York, Democratic candidates such as Kamala Harris, Beto O'Rourke, and Bernie Sanders voiced their support for Greta Thunberg.
September 2019: Participated in climate protests in Canada and the US
In late September 2019, Greta Thunberg entered Canada and participated in climate protests in Montreal, Edmonton, and Vancouver, including leading a climate rally as part of the 27 September 2019 Global Climate Strike in Montreal. In the United States, Thunberg participated in climate protests in New York City, Washington, D.C., Iowa City, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Denver and the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
October 2019: Putin describes Thunberg as a "kind girl and very sincere"
In October 2019, Vladimir Putin described Greta Thunberg as "kind and sincere" but suggested she was being manipulated, criticizing her as "poorly informed." Thunberg updated her Twitter bio to reflect Putin's description of her.
November 2019: Sailed across the Atlantic to attend COP25
In November 2019, after the COP25 was moved to Madrid, Spain, Greta Thunberg, refusing to fly due to carbon emissions, secured a ride across the Atlantic Ocean on the catamaran La Vagabonde, setting sail from Hampton, Virginia, on 13 November 2019, for Lisbon, Portugal. Her message was to unite behind the science and act on it.
December 2019: Madrid Speech on Climate Change Effects
In December 2019, Greta Thunberg spoke in Madrid about the disproportionate effect of climate change on young people and the Global South, emphasizing that their future/present is being compromised for profit.
December 2019: Deutsche Bahn controversy
In December 2019, Greta Thunberg tweeted a photo of herself on an overcrowded train in Germany, leading to criticism from Deutsche Bahn (DB). DB initially apologized for the inconvenience but later deleted the tweet and criticized Greta for not acknowledging being provided a seat in first class later. Greta clarified the situation, emphasizing that overcrowded trains indicate high demand for train travel.
December 2019: Bolsonaro calls Thunberg a "brat"
In December 2019, Greta Thunberg tweeted about the murder of indigenous people protecting the forest, and Jair Bolsonaro, the president of Brazil, responded by calling her a "brat," leading Thunberg to change her Twitter description to reflect this.
December 2019: Thunberg's Father Discusses Family's Lifestyle Changes
In December 2019, Greta Thunberg's father spoke about how her mother's decision to give up international opera ventures was primarily to support Greta and saw Greta grew with the decision..
December 2019: Donald Trump's tweet about Greta Thunberg
In December 2019, after Greta Thunberg was named Time's youngest Person of the Year, then sitting US president Donald Trump tweeted that she should work on her anger management and watch a movie. In response, Thunberg updated her Twitter profile to reflect Trump's comments.
December 2019: Trump mocks Thunberg after being named Person of the Year
In December 2019, after Time named Greta Thunberg Person of the Year, Donald Trump mocked her again on Twitter, prompting her to update her Twitter bio in response.
December 2019: World Wakes Up to Climate Change
In December 2019, the New Scientist highlighted the impact of Greta Thunberg and Extinction Rebellion, headlining "The year the world woke up to climate change."
December 2019: Arrived in Lisbon and Spoke at COP25
On 3 December 2019, Greta Thunberg arrived in Lisbon and traveled to Madrid to speak at COP25, participating with local Fridays for Future climate strikers. During a press conference, she called for more concrete action, noting that the global wave of school strikes had achieved nothing as greenhouse gas emissions were still rising.
December 2019: Guest Editor of BBC Radio's Today Programme
On 30 December 2019, Greta Thunberg was the guest editor of the BBC Radio's Today Programme. Her edition featured interviews on climate change with Sir David Attenborough, Bank of England chief Mark Carney, Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja, and Shell Oil executive Maarten Wetselaar.
2019: Thunberg promotes anti-flying movement
In 2019, Greta Thunberg championed the anti-flying movement, promoting rail travel over flying due to environmental concerns and backing the campaign to reduce air travel during her European tour.
2019: Collaboration with Project Pressure
In 2019, Greta Thunberg collaborated with the climate charity Project Pressure on an art piece projected onto the UN building in New York, featuring the voices of six young activists, including Thunberg herself. The commentary, visualised by Joseph Michael, authored by Klaus Thymann, and with music by Brian Eno, was on the climate crisis.
2019: Thunberg Addresses UN Climate Action Summit
In 2019, Greta Thunberg sailed to New York to address the UN Climate Action Summit. During her speech, she famously scolded world leaders with the phrase "How dare you," criticizing their inaction on the climate crisis.
2019: Thunberg's views on politicians
In 2019, Greta Thunberg shared that she hadn't been impressed by any politician she had met. She expressed skepticism towards figures like New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, stating that their actions on climate change did not match their words, as New Zealand's greenhouse-gas emissions had increased by 2% in 2019.
2019: Thunberg Named Time Person of the Year
In 2019, Greta Thunberg was named the youngest Time Person of the Year and was included in Forbes' list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women. She also received nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize.
January 2020: Called on Siemens to Stop Delivery to Carmichael Coal Mine
On 11 January 2020, Greta Thunberg called on German company Siemens to halt the delivery of railway equipment to the controversial Carmichael coal mine, which is operated by Adani Group in Australia.
January 2020: Returned to the World Economic Forum in Davos
On 21 January 2020, Greta Thunberg returned to the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, delivered two speeches, and participated in panel discussions hosted by The New York Times and the World Economic Forum, focusing on the theme "Our house is still on fire."
February 2020: Met Malala Yousafzai and joined a school strike
In February 2020, Greta Thunberg traveled to Oxford University to meet Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning Pakistani activist for female education. She later joined a school strike in Bristol.
February 2020: X-Site Energy Services sticker incident
In February 2020, X-Site Energy Services of Alberta, Canada, distributed a sticker depicting a violent image of a girl labeled "Greta." Greta Thunberg responded on Twitter, seeing it as a sign of their movement's success. X-Site Energy later apologized, admitting distribution, destroying copies, and making organizational changes.
March 2020: Moved Activities Online Due to COVID-19
On 13 March 2020, Greta Thunberg stated that in a crisis, society changes behavior and adapts to new circumstances for the greater good. Thunberg and School Strike for Climate subsequently moved their activities online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 2020: Attended European Parliament's Environment Committee Meeting
On 4 March 2020, Greta Thunberg attended an extraordinary meeting of the European Parliament's Environment Committee to discuss the European Climate Law, declaring the European Commission's climate law proposal a surrender.
May 2020: Appearance in Pearl Jam's music video
In May 2020, Greta Thunberg was featured in Pearl Jam's music video "Retrograde". She appears as a fortune teller, with images in her crystal ball depicting climate change effects.
July 2020: Open letter to EU leaders
In July 2020, Greta Thunberg, along with Luisa Neubauer, Anuna De Wever and Adélaïde Carlier, penned an open letter addressed to EU leaders and heads of state, urging them to champion the recognition of ecocide as an international crime under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
August 2020: Met with Angela Merkel and Announced Plans for Global Climate Strike
On 20 August 2020, the second anniversary of Thunberg's first strike, Thunberg and fellow climate activists met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin. They subsequently announced plans for another global climate strike on 25 September 2020.
August 2020: Returned to school after gap year
On 24 August 2020, Greta Thunberg ended her "gap year" from school and returned to the classroom. The COVID-19 pandemic severely restricted travel and meetings in 2020 and 2021.
September 2020: Planned a global climate strike
In September 2020, Greta Thunberg planned for a global climate strike to take place on September 25th. Whether the strike in September is virtual in nature or in the streets would be determined by the pandemic situation.
September 2020: "I Am Greta" world premiere at Venice Film Festival
On 3 September 2020, the documentary "I Am Greta" had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
November 2020: Criticism of Political Inaction and the European Green Deal
In a November 2020 interview, Greta Thunberg criticized political inaction on climate change, specifically the European Green Deal, stating that leaders set targets for decades ahead but flinch from immediate action.
December 2020: Criticized New Zealand's Climate Change Emergency Declaration
On 14 December 2020, Greta Thunberg used Twitter to criticize the New Zealand Labour Government's recent climate change emergency declaration as virtue signalling, stating that New Zealand's Labour Government had only committed to reducing less than one percent of New Zealand's carbon emissions by 2025.
2020: Thunberg comments on Trump's "Stop the count!" tweet
During the 2020 United States presidential election, Greta Thunberg responded to Donald Trump's "Stop the count!" tweet with a mocking comment, mirroring his previous remarks about her anger management.
2020: Advocating Steep Decline in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greta Thunberg argued that the greenhouse gas emissions curve needed to start declining steeply no later than 2020 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
2020: Indian Farmers' Protest
In 2020 Greta Thunberg supported the Indian Farmers' protest.
2020: Merkel acknowledges young activists' impact
In 2020, German Chancellor Angela Merkel recognized that young activists like Greta Thunberg had motivated her government to accelerate climate action.
2020: Thunberg Speaks Out Against Entrance Exams in India
In 2020, Greta Thunberg voiced her opposition to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) and Joint Entrance Examination 2020 exams in India, citing the unfairness of conducting exams during a global pandemic and the impact of floods on students.
February 2021: Thunberg Supports Indian Farmers' Protest
On 3 February 2021, Greta Thunberg tweeted her support for the 2020-2021 Indian farmers' protest, linking to a toolkit document. She later deleted the tweet and the Indian climate activist who edited the toolkit, Disha Ravi, was arrested on 16 February 2021.
March 2021: Timmermans commits to Green Deal objectives
In March 2021, European Commissioner for Climate Action Frans Timmermans affirmed the European Commission's commitment to aligning the Common Agricultural Policy with the goals of the European Green Deal after discussions with Greta Thunberg.
March 2021: University of Winchester sculpture installation
In March 2021, the University of Winchester installed a life-sized sculpture of Greta Thunberg on its campus.
April 2021: Launched Climate Live Concert
In April 2021, Greta Thunberg and other climate activists launched the annual Climate Live concert to highlight climate change.
May 2021: Addressed the COVID-19 crisis and called for changes in food production
In May 2021, Greta Thunberg addressed the COVID-19 crisis, urging a change in the food production system and the protection of animals and their habitats.
July 2021: Received COVID vaccine
In July 2021, Greta Thunberg received her COVID vaccine, expressing gratitude and highlighting the unequal vaccine distribution worldwide.
August 2021: Thunberg as target of disinformation
In August 2021, Yasmeen Serhan wrote that Greta Thunberg had become "the target of a barrage of disinformation and conspiracies" from the far-right and populist right.
September 2021: Criticized Fashion Industry in Vogue Scandinavia Interview
In September 2021, Greta Thunberg appeared on the cover of Vogue Scandinavia and criticized the fashion industry's greenwashing, deeming it a major contributor to climate and ecological emergencies.
September 2021: Thunberg Comments on Mother's Career Change
In September 2021, Greta Thunberg stated that her mother's decision to give up flying and international opera engagements was her own choice based on the information Greta provided.
September 2021: Criticized World Leaders at Youth4Climate Summit
On 28 September 2021, Greta Thunberg criticized U.S. president Joe Biden, British prime minister Boris Johnson, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, and other world leaders over their climate crisis promises in a speech at the Youth4Climate Summit in Milan.
October 2021: COP26 protests and speech
On October 30, 2021, Greta Thunberg arrived at Glasgow Central station for the COP26 conference. She participated in protests, including a Fridays for Future Scotland climate strike on November 5th, advocating for systemic change and criticizing COP26 as a failure characterized by "blah blah blah" and greenwashing.
November 2021: Filed a Petition to the United Nations to declare a Climate Emergency
In November 2021, Greta Thunberg, along with other climate activists, filed a petition to the United Nations, calling it to declare a level 3 global climate emergency.
December 2021: Reiterated Criticism of Joe Biden's Climate Leadership
In December 2021, Greta Thunberg reiterated her criticism of U.S. president Joe Biden, stating it was strange to think of him as a climate leader given the U.S. expansions on use of fossil fuels during his administration.
2021: Study on familiarity with Thunberg and collective action
According to a 2021 study, familiarity with Greta Thunberg increases intentions for collective action against global warming, even after accounting for overall support for climate activism.
2021: Thunberg Discusses Autism and Climate Activism
In 2021, Greta Thunberg noted that many participants in the Fridays for Future movement are autistic. She attributes this to an inability to ignore the truth about the climate crisis and a need to speak out.
2021: Thunberg's skepticism about COP26
In 2021, prior to the COP26 conference in Glasgow, Greta Thunberg expressed pessimism regarding the conference's potential for meaningful change, citing a lack of tangible action from leaders and criticizing symbolic gestures and creative accounting. She also called Chinese president Xi Jinping "a leader of a dictatorship" and said that "democracy is the only solution to the climate crisis, since the only thing that could get us out of this situation is ... massive public pressure."
2021: EU budget allocation for climate action
In February 2019, Jean-Claude Juncker announced that the EU would allocate every fourth euro in the next financial period from 2021 towards climate change mitigation.
February 2022: Condemned Beowulf Mining on Sámi Land
On 6 February 2022, Greta Thunberg condemned the British firm Beowulf and its mining of iron on Sámi land, urging the Swedish government to prioritize climate, environment, and indigenous rights over short-term company profits.
February 2022: Protested Against the Invasion of Ukraine
On Friday, 25 February 2022, Greta Thunberg combined her usual Friday climate protests to include opposing the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces. She stood outside the Russian embassy in Stockholm holding a sign that read "Stand With Ukraine".
July 2022: Criticized European Parliament for Labeling Fossil Gas and Nuclear Energy as Green
On 6 July 2022, Greta Thunberg criticized the European Parliament for voting to label fossil gas and nuclear energy as green energy, calling it hypocrisy that would delay a real sustainable transition and deepen dependency on Russian fuels.
October 2022: Release of The Climate Book in the UK
In October 2022, Greta Thunberg's book, 'The Climate Book,' was released in the UK on 27 October 2022, marking the initial launch of the compilation featuring essays from over one hundred experts on Earth's climate. Thunberg donated her copyright and royalties to her foundation.
November 2022: Filed Lawsuit Against Swedish Government for Climate Inaction
In November 2022, Greta Thunberg, along with over 600 young people, filed a lawsuit against the Swedish government for climate inaction within Sweden.
January 2023: Detention at Lützerath Coal Mine Protest
In January 2023, Greta Thunberg spoke at a protest in Lützerath on 14 January 2023, urging German authorities to halt the expansion of a coal mine. On 17 January 2023, she was detained along with other activists while demonstrating at the Garzweiler 2 coal mine and released the same day after an identity check.
February 2023: Release of The Climate Book in the United States
On 14 February 2023, 'The Climate Book' was released in the United States and elsewhere, with extracts and reviews made available.
June 2023: Arrested at Reclaim the Future protest in Sweden
On 19 June 2023, Greta Thunberg participated in a Reclaim the Future protest in Malmö, Sweden, and was charged with disobeying a police order for disrupting traffic.
June 2023: High School Graduation and Final School Strike
On 9 June 2023, Greta Thunberg graduated from high school, marking the day with her last school strike for climate protest before receiving her diploma. She vowed to continue her fight.
July 2023: Trial and Conviction for Disobeying Police Order
On 24 July 2023, Greta Thunberg's trial was held at Malmö District Court, resulting in a conviction for disobedience to authority and a fine of 2,500 SEK (approximately US$240). She attended a similar protest the same day.
August 2023: Cancellation of Edinburgh Book Festival Appearance
On 4 August 2023, Greta Thunberg canceled her appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on 11 August 2023 to promote 'The Climate Book,' due to the festival's sponsorship by Baillie Gifford, an investment firm with connections to the fossil fuel industry.
October 2023: Second Swedish Trial and Conviction
On 11 October 2023, Greta Thunberg faced a second Swedish trial for disobeying a police order to disperse. She was found guilty for the 24 July 2023 incident and ordered to pay fines totaling 4,500 Swedish crowns ($414).
October 2023: Arrested at Energy Intelligence Forum Protest in London
On 18 October 2023, Greta Thunberg was arrested in London for protesting against the Energy Intelligence Forum and charged with failure to comply with a lawful order to disperse.
November 2023: Plea of 'Not Guilty' in London Court
On 15 November 2023, Greta Thunberg appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and entered a plea of 'not guilty' regarding her arrest in London.
December 2023: Publication of Opinion Piece on Gaza's Suffering
On 5 December 2023, Greta Thunberg and three researchers published an opinion piece in The Guardian titled "We won't stop speaking out about Gaza's suffering", clarifying FFF Sweden's support for Palestinian civilians and defending the organization's political stance.
2023: Thunberg's Activism Evolves Post-Graduation
After graduating from high school in 2023, Greta Thunberg continued her activism, incorporating acts of civil disobedience. Her activism expanded to support Ukraine, Palestine, Armenia, and Western Sahara in their respective conflicts.
February 2024: Case Dismissed in London Court
On 2 February 2024, the case against Greta Thunberg, et al., was dismissed by the presiding judge after the prosecution rested its case, agreeing that the crown had failed to present enough evidence.
April 2024: Charged with Civil Disobedience in Sweden
On 23 April 2024, Greta Thunberg was charged with civil disobedience for allegedly ignoring police orders during climate demonstrations in March 2024 blocking Sweden's parliament building.
April 2024: Detention at Extinction Rebellion Protest in The Hague
On 6 April 2024, Greta Thunberg was forcibly removed from blocking a road during an Extinction Rebellion-led protest in The Hague, Netherlands. She was removed again from a second blockade.
May 2024: Detention at Pro-Palestinian Protest during Eurovision
On 11 May 2024, Greta Thunberg was detained by Swedish police for participating in a pro-Palestinian protest outside Malmö Arena during the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 and subsequently released a statement opposing Israel's participation.
May 2024: Conviction and Fine for Civil Disobedience
On 8 May 2024, Greta Thunberg was convicted by a Swedish court and fined 6,000 Swedish Kronor (US$550) for civil disobedience, plus an additional 1,000 Swedish Kronor (US$92) in damages.
September 2024: Detention during Pro-Palestinian Protest in Copenhagen
In September 2024, Danish police apprehended Greta Thunberg during a pro-Palestinian protest in Copenhagen. She was detained for blocking the entrance to a building at the University of Copenhagen. She was also "carried out" from Stockholm University's library after a protest.
November 2024: Reflection on Pro-Palestine Activism
In November 2024, Greta Thunberg reflected on her pro-Palestine activism.
May 2025: Cancelled Participation in Gaza Freedom Flotilla
In May 2025, Greta Thunberg was planning to board the Gaza Freedom Flotilla at a Maltese port. These plans were cancelled after a drone attack hit one of the vessels.
2027: EU budget allocation for climate action
In February 2019, Jean-Claude Juncker announced that the EU would allocate every fourth euro in the next financial period from 2021 to 2027 towards climate change mitigation.
2030: Criticism of EU's Emission Cut Target
Greta Thunberg criticized EU's current intention to cut emissions by 40% by 2030 saying it is "not sufficient to protect the future for children growing up today".
2050: The European Green Deal target
Greta Thunberg criticized the European Green Deal, which aims to make the EU climate neutral by 2050, saying that it "sends a strong signal that real and sufficient action is being taken when in fact it's not.
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