• Initiated a school boycott leading up to the 2018 Sweden general election on 9 September in response to severe heat waves and wildfires
• Demonstrated resilience by staging a protest outside the Swedish parliament, advocating for government action to reduce carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement
• Maintained a consistent presence by protesting every Friday following the election

• Delivered a compelling speech at a climate change protest, showcasing passion and knowledge on environmental issues.
• Drove to London with her family in an electric car, setting an example for sustainable transportation practices.

• Delivered passionate speeches highlighting the urgent issue of climate change and questioned its lack of coverage in mainstream media
• Envisioned a future where her descendants would question why action was not taken sooner, emphasizing the need for immediate action
• Concluded with the powerful statement, "we can't change the world by playing by the rules, because the rules have to be changed"

• Presented at the plenary assembly and contributed to a panel discussion with representatives from the We Don't Have Time Foundation, discussing the origins of the school strikes.

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental activism by attending a conference following a 32-hour train journey, highlighting the stark contrast to delegates who arrived via up to 1500 individual private jet flights.
• Addressed the audience in a speech, emphasizing the irony of discussing climate issues while arriving in private jets, stating, "I think it is insane that people are gathered here to talk about the climate and they arrive here in a private jet."

• Addressed the assembly and European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker, advocating for the reduction of EU CO2 emissions by a minimum of 80% before 2030 to align with climate goals.
• Participated in a climate protest in Brussels to further raise awareness and push for environmental action.

• Delivered a keynote speech and engaged with prominent figures such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, and Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen at a high-profile conference aimed at accelerating advancements in line with the Paris Agreement.

Nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize by three Norwegian lawmakers.

Was nominated for the prize for children and young people who promote sustainable development, but declined because the finalists would have to fly to Stockholm.

One of the most recognized media awards in Germany. In her acceptance speech, Greta called on media celebrities to use their voices to help effect change.

Collection of Greta's speeches.

Article in which Greta pointed out that rich countries must cut their emissions by 15 % a year. Highlighted that Sweden is not a role model as its actual emissions had gone up and is eighth in the world according to WWF. Noted that the people of Sweden yearly emits 11 tonnes of CO2 per capita.