Today at the port of New York City, near the iconic Statue of Liberty, world finally saw the young game changer and climate activist, Greta Thunberg sailing up the Hudson Bay after fifteen days. United Nations welcomed Greta by sailing 17 boats, each with a different sustainable development goals written on it.
The @UN has sent out one boat for each of the 17 sustainable development goal to greet us! Thank you! pic.twitter.com/AU5ZSVj5vD
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) August 28, 2019
The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres welcomed the youth icon praising her for remarkable move in creating an awareness among the people regarding the climate crisis. Calling her move to be an inspiration for others to participate in the upcoming UN Climate Summit to be held in September, Antonio wrote, “Welcome to New York, @gretathunberg!
The determination and perseverance shown during your journey should embolden all of us taking part in next month’s #ClimateAction Summit.
We must deliver on the demands of people around the world and address the global climate crisis.”
Welcome to New York, @gretathunberg!
The determination and perseverance shown during your journey should embolden all of us taking part in next month's #ClimateAction Summit.
We must deliver on the demands of people around the world and address the global climate crisis. pic.twitter.com/dGUZr9fFQM
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) August 28, 2019
Greta, earlier this month started her journey in the North Atlantic sea from Plymouth, England to attend the UN Summit. Ditching the conventional option like airplanes, which pollute the upper layer of the atmosphere, resulting in ozone depletion, Greta chose to sail her way in Malizia II yacht. The yacht which is fitted with solar panels and hydro-generators for the power supply, left no carbon footprint in the environment.
We are on our way!
Leaving Plymouth and heading for New York. Follow our journey here https://t.co/qJn5ShWQbB pic.twitter.com/U2Lbv3Xgzs— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) August 14, 2019
Malizia 2 is fitted with solar panels and hydro generators making it one of the very few ships in the world allowing trips like this to be emission free.
Malizia 2 also has an onboard lab to measure ocean surface CO2 and water temperature in cooperation with Max Planck institute. pic.twitter.com/XKCDgaRYZt— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) August 22, 2019
Throughout her journey, Thunberg kept the world updated through her social media posts, sharing the beautiful moments of her voyage.
Day 11. Very bumpy and wet, south of Newfoundland. pic.twitter.com/sqc0WdCCMA
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) August 24, 2019
Day 8. 42° 25’ N 39° 27’ W. At sea you really loose sense of time and you can’t separate the days. You sleep, eat, look at the ocean. pic.twitter.com/ftLK8HpgU8
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) August 21, 2019
Upon her arrival, Greta was welcomed by a huge crowd of people who were gathered at the port, hours before her entry in the New York City.
Thanking all her supporters, 16-year-old activist announced her further plan of action which comprises of obviously a few days of rest and a protest outside the UN.
Finally here. Thank you everyone who came to see me off in Plymouth, and everyone who welcomed me in New York! Now I’m going to rest for a few days, and on Friday I’m going to participate in the strike outside the UN. pic.twitter.com/yZ9yJHh1lZ
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) August 28, 2019
Greta Thunberg became a renowned name after her protest outside the Swedish Parliament proceeding, with which, the strike for the climate crisis issues under the name of ‘Friday for the Future’ was started. Her bold, blunt and to the point words on climate change in press conferences and public gatherings has received appreciation from the world. Greta has become a teenage icon by participating in many world climate conferences. Earlier this month, Greta was also featured on the British Vogue.
