Greta Thunberg's Milestones
Birth
Greta Thunberg was born in Stockholm, Sweden, to Malena Ernman and Svante Thunberg.
Diagnosed with Asperger's
Diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, OCD, and selective mutism; later described these as her 'superpowers.'
Became climate conscious
Became aware of climate change and persuaded her family to adopt a low-carbon lifestyle.
School strike begins
Started solo school strike for climate outside Swedish Parliament, sparking a global movement.
Fridays for Future
Inspired the global Fridays for Future movement of youth climate strikes.
Addressed COP24
Addressed the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland.
Nobel Peace Prize nomination
Nominated multiple times for the Nobel Peace Prize for climate activism.
Participated in global climate strikes
Led and participated in global climate strikes, mobilizing millions of students worldwide.
Published 'No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference'
Published her first book, a collection of speeches on climate action.
Sailed across Atlantic
Sailed across the Atlantic to attend the UN Climate Conference in New York, avoiding air travel for environmental reasons.
UN Climate Speech
Delivered a powerful speech at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York ('How dare you?').
Time Person of the Year
Named Time magazine's Person of the Year, the youngest ever recipient.
Continued activism
Continues to campaign globally for urgent climate action, speaking at major forums and events.