Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been nominated for the Freedom of the City of Dublin alongside Irish environmentalist Duncan Stewart of Eco Eye
Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy has put Thunberg forward alongside Irish environmentalist Duncan Stewart to receive the accolade in recognition of their efforts to protect the earth, the first time nominations have been made for work in the area.
More than 80 people have previously received the award, the most recent of whom are campaigner Ailbhe Smyth, cyberpsychology expert Professor Mary Aiken, and Olympian Kellie Harrington.The historical privileges, which are mostly symbolic in modern times, include being exempt from tax on goods brought through the city gates and permission to graze sheep on College Green and St Stephen’s Green.
“Greta has been a significant presence on the international stage, particularly in rallying young people to the climate challenge,” Conroy said.“I am a huge admirer of both Duncan and Greta. They are absolutely passionate about raising awareness of this huge issue,” she said. Dublin City Council announced yesterday that Duncan Stewart would be nominated for the freedom of the city.Conway said that he is “highly deserving of this honour”.
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