The Nordic Council respects Greta Thunberg’s decision
Hans Wallmark, President of the Nordic Council
The movement that Greta is spearheading is influencing and inspiring an entire generation. This is worthy of respect. There is good cause for everyone, also outside of Nordic co-operation, to listen to her and the other voices that are demanding action.
Wallmark states that the Nordic Council will now think carefully about what to do with the prize money of DKK 350,000.
The awards ceremony for the Nordic Council prizes was held in the Stockholm Concert Hall on Tuesday 29 October. In a statement made on Greta’s behalf by two climate activists Greta, who is currently in California, said that she is honoured to have received the award but that she cannot accept it.
“I want to thank the Nordic Council for this award. It’s a great honour. But the climate movement needs no more prizes. What we need is for those in power and politicians to listen to research.”
