Climate activist Greta Thunberg has announced on Twitter that she will take part in the Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate on 28th February.
The Nobel Peace Prize nominee is set to speak on College Green at 11am as part of an event hosted by Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate, a movement started by the 17-year-old herself.
On Twitter, Ms Thunberg said: “Heading for the UK! This Friday, the 28th, I’m looking forward to joining the school strike in Bristol!”
Heading for the UK! This Friday, the 28th, I’m looking forward to joining the school strike in Bristol! We meet up at College Green 11am! See you there! @bristolYS4C pic.twitter.com/n1GOJqMUVQ
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) February 22, 2020
The non-profit organisation wrote on Twitter: “We are demanding changes in policy that mean reducing personal carbon footprints is easier and more accessible for all members of our community.”
by mobilising as a group we are demanding changes in policy that mean reducing personal carbon footprints is easier and more accessible for all members of our community
— Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate (@bristolYS4C) February 23, 2020
Bristol was awarded the title of European Green Capital in 2015.