Quick Info
| Profession | Climate activist |
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Date of Birth | 03/01/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Greta Thunberg
02/10/2025
Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla boat carrying Greta Thunberg while it was headed toward Gaza with aid and pro-Palestinian activists on board. Thunberg and the other passengers were detained and were later deported from Israel.
10/09/2025
Strong winds forced the flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg to turn back toward Spain, adding to a series of setbacks for the Gaza-bound aid mission. Reports also disputed what caused a fire onboard the humanitarian aid boat.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Swedish climate and pro-Palestinian activist who founded the youth movement Fridays for Future, which grew out of school strikes she began in 2018 outside the Swedish parliament in Stockholm. |
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| Full Name | Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman Thunberg |
| Activism Focus | Climate change, with later activism on Gaza, Western Sahara and other causes |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Graduated from Swedish upper secondary school in 2023 |
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Personal Life
| Advocacy Approach | Says her actions are guided by published climate research and policy targets |
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| Mental Health | Has spoken publicly about her diagnosis of selective mutism |
Family
| Father | Svante Thunberg |
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| Mother | Malena Ernman |
| Grandfather | Olof Thunberg |
Career
| Activism Start | 2018, aged 15, with school strikes for the climate in Stockholm |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her speeches often describe her selective mutism as meaning she only speaks when necessary. | |
| 2. Her public activism has been credited with inspiring the so-called Greta effect on youth engagement with environmental issues. |
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