“Many people say that Sweden is just a small country and it doesn’t matter what we do. But I’ve learned you are never too small to make a difference”, says 15 year old Greta Thunberg in her speech on behalf of Climate Justice Now.

She talks about how a very small portion of people in the world continue to make large amounts of money, while a large portion of people continue to make small amounts of money. “It is the sufferings of the many which pay for the luxuries of the few,” she notes.

Thunberg wants to keep fossil fuels in the ground, while maintaining a focus on equity. Additionally, she warns that if solutions aren’t found within the current system then the people should change the system itself.

She lets the people know that her speech isn’t about getting the world leaders to care. “You have ignored us in the past and you will ignore us again.”

It was more a warning to those same world leaders to prepare themselves. “We have come here to let you know that change is coming, whether you like it or not. The real power belongs to the people.”