A London Based Digital Publication Covering Diplomatic & Business Activities Globally

Friday, March 29, 2024

Greta to donate one-million-euro prize

Greta Thunberg, the Swedish environment campaigner, has been awarded a new humanitarian prize worth one million euros.

The 17-year-old founder of School Strike for Climate, won the inaugural Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity.

Judges described her as “one of the most remarkable figures of our days”.

Ms Thunberg said she will be donating the prize money to charitable projects that are combating “the climate and ecological crisis”.

As well as being awarded Time Magazine’s Person of the Year in 2019, Ms Thunberg has been nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Responding to the news, she said: “I am extremely honoured to receive the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity”.

Latest Posts

Latest Posts

Stay in touch

To be updated with all the latest news, offers and special announcements.

RELATED ARTICLES

WTO Promotes Consensus

The final World Trade Organization General Council meeting before...

UK and Azerbaijan celebrate growing bilateral relations

UK PM Rishi Sunak congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on...

Bahrain Sri Lanka ties discussed

In a significant diplomatic exchange on November 21 in...

Oil Minister Welcomes Sakha Officials in Meeting

Manama, Nov. 20 (BNA): Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin...

Investopia Inks 8 MoUs for 2024 Event

Investopia strengthens its position with eight key partnerships, signing...

UAE Minister Urges Global Support for Sustainability

During the Global Food Security Summit hosted by the...

KING Charles to Attend COP 28 in Dubai

Buckingham Palace made an announcement on Wednesday, revealing that...

HH Sheikh Ahmed Raises UAE National Flag at DXB

In a show of unity, celebrating their rich heritage...

HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Presides Ceremony

In Dubai, a swearing-in ceremony was held for new...