Environmentalists Greta Thunberg and Duncan Stewart have been nominated for the honorary freedom of Dublin City by Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy. It is the first time the city has used the award to acknowledge the role of environmental activists
The nominations were made on Wednesday morning at a meeting of Dublin City Council’s Protocol Committee. Photograph: Justin Tallis / AFP via Getty Images.
Speaking on Wednesday, Ms Conroy praised the passion of both nominees for raising awareness of the “huge issue” that is climate change. “I said already that I couldn’t think of any other Irish person who had done more over such a long period of time to spread the word about environmental issues than Duncan,” said Ms Conroy. “Greta has been a significant presence on the international stage, particularly in rallying young people to the climate challenge. I am a huge admirer of both Duncan and Greta. They are absolutely passionate about raising awareness of this huge issue.
“Our city has never before used this award to celebrate the role of environmental activists. We must recognise the incredible work done across generations to protect our shared city and planet.”
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