Greta Thunberg is a Swedish environmental activist who has become a global phenomenon, inspiring millions of people around the world to take action against climate change.
She was virtually unknown until August 2018, when she began protesting outside the Swedish Parliament, demanding action on climate change.
Her determination and passion quickly made her a household name and has since become one of the most influential people in the world.
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- – Full name: Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman Thunberg
- – Date of birth: January 3, 2003
- – Age: 21 years old
- – Female
- – Place of birth: Stockholm, Sweden
- – Nationality: Swedish
- – Occupation: Environmental activist
- – Height: 1.49 m
- – Parents: Malena Ernman (mother), Svante Thunberg (father)
- – Siblings: Beata Thunberg (older sister)
- – Wife/husband: None
- – Children: None
- – Relationship status: single
- – Net worth: $1 million
Early life and education
Greta Thunberg, born on January 3, 2003 in Stockholm, Sweden, is now 21 years old. She grew up in an artistic family and was exposed to art from a young age.
Her mother, Malena Ernman, is an opera singer, and her father, Svante Thunberg, is an actor. Greta has a younger sister, Beata, and the family lives in a spacious apartment in Stockholm.
Greta was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD and obsessive-compulsive disorder as a child, things she has spoken openly about. She attended Kungsholmens Gymnasium in Stockholm and graduated in 2019.
Personal life
Greta Thunberg’s personal life is largely private, but she has been open about her struggles with mental health and relationships.
She has been in a relationship with Benjamin Wagner, a Swedish activist, since 2020. Greta has also been public about her vegan diet and her belief that the livestock industry is a significant contributor to the climate crisis.
Career
Greta Thunberg’s activist career began in August 2018 when she began protesting outside the Swedish Parliament. She quickly gained international attention and has since become one of the most influential people in the world.
She has spoken at the United Nations, been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, and inspired a global movement with millions of students taking part in climate strikes.
Prize
- – Nobel Peace Prize Nominee (2019)
- – Time Magazine’s Person of the Year (2019)
- – Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe (2020)
- – Glamour Magazine’s Woman of the Year (2020)
Net asset value
Greta Thunberg’s net worth is estimated to be over $1 million. She is recognized for her impact on the global discussion about climate change.
Argumentative
Greta Thunberg has been embroiled in a number of controversies, including her outspoken criticism of world leaders and her advocacy of immediate action on climate change. She has also been criticised for her views on animal agriculture and her advocacy of a vegan diet.
Social Media
- Instagram: @gretathunberg
- Twitter: @gretathunberg
Filming
- – Greta Thunberg: Voice of the Planet (2020)
- – I am Greta (2020)
Book
- – No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference (2019)
- – Our House is on Fire: A Family and a Planet in Crisis (2020)
