Greta Thunberg Visits Armenia After COP29 Boycott
Thunberg's Statement on COP29 Boycott
In a statement released prior to COP29, Thunberg explained her reasons for boycotting the conference. She argued that the conference was being used by world leaders to "pretend to take climate action" while continuing to support fossil fuel projects.
"This conference is not about real climate action," Thunberg said. "It is about maintaining the status quo, which will lead to irreversible damage to our planet."
Visit to Armenia
After boycotting COP29, Thunberg traveled to Armenia to meet with environmental activists and learn about the country's climate change challenges. Armenia is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change in the world, and Thunberg's visit brought attention to the need for urgent action.
During her visit, Thunberg met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and other government officials to discuss Armenia's climate change goals. She also visited Lake Sevan, the largest freshwater lake in the Caucasus region, which is threatened by climate change.
Thunberg's Call for Action
In a speech delivered at Yerevan State University, Thunberg called on world leaders to take urgent action on climate change. She argued that the world is facing a climate emergency, and that we must act now to avoid catastrophic consequences.
"We are facing a climate emergency," Thunberg said. "We must act now to reduce emissions and protect our planet. We cannot afford to wait any longer."
Conclusion
Greta Thunberg's boycott of COP29 and her subsequent visit to Armenia have brought attention to the urgent need for action on climate change. Thunberg's powerful message is inspiring people around the world to demand that their leaders take action to protect the planet.