Greta Thunberg to Appear at Edinburgh International Book Festival

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Climate activist Greta Thunberg will join the Edinburgh International Book Festival for an event titled "It's Not Too Late To Change The World." On Sunday, August 13, Thunberg will give a speech about her activism and her book, "The Climate Book," which draws on the wisdom of over 100 experts, including Indigenous leaders, scientists, and activists. This will be her first public appearance in Scotland since her visit to Glasgow for COP26 in 2021. Thunberg, who inspired the youth climate strike movement with her one-person school protest in 2018, will engage in an in-depth conversation about her work. The event is part of a climate-focused strand of events at the book festival and has been made possible through a partnership with the Edinburgh International Festival.

Key Takeaways:

  • Greta Thunberg will appear at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Sunday, August 13, for an event titled "It's Not Too Late To Change The World."
  • The event will feature a speech by Thunberg about her activism and her book, "The Climate Book."
  • "The Climate Book" draws on the wisdom of over 100 experts, including Indigenous leaders and scientists, and is the result of a year's worth of research.
  • Thunberg will participate in an in-depth conversation about her work following her speech.
  • The event is part of a climate-focused strand of events at the book festival, which is presented in association with the Edinburgh International Festival.
  • Three hundred tickets to the event will be made available to local community groups and young people.
  • A special half-price ticket will be offered to those aged under 26 to encourage them to become part of the climate conversation.
  • Tickets will be available to book online from 12pm on Wednesday, June 7.

Statistics:

  • Greta Thunberg has been at the forefront of the youth climate strike movement with her one-person school protest in 2018.
  • COP26 took place in Glasgow in November 2021.
  • "The Climate Book" is the result of a year's worth of research, drawing on the wisdom of over 100 experts, including Indigenous leaders and scientists.
  • 300 tickets to the event featuring Ms Thunberg will be made available to local community groups and young people.

Sources:

  • "It's Not Too Late To Change The World" – [No date] – Edinburgh International Book Festival (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topic/greta-thunberg)
  • "COP26 recap: Greta Thunberg calls summit a failure" – 10 November 2021 – The Scotsman (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/environment/cop26-recap-greta-thunberg-calls-summit-a-failure-3444613)
  • "Book festival: Brexit doesn't mean the exit for Edinburgh's festivals" – [No date] – The Scotsman (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/book-chief-brexit-doesnt-mean-the-exit-for-edinburghs-festivals-616120)
  • "Nicola Benedetti has set out important declarations of intent" – 2 April 2023 – The Scotsman (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/nicola-benedetti-has-set-out-important-declarations-of-intent-brian-ferguson-4117089)