Swedish youth activist Greta Thunberg, who inspired Friday's climate protests around the world, expressed hope that the company had reached a "turning point" in an interview with AFP.
Millions of protesters
While there is still no official figure on the number of participants in these events, she is delighted that they are "millions". "The numbers are incredible, when you see the images, it's hard to believe," said the 16-year-old activist during an interview at the New York City Hall, before participating in the big New York fashion show. had to start around noon. "I hope this will be a turning point for society, showing how many people are investing in it, how many people are putting pressure on leaders - especially before the UN climate summit" next Monday at New York, she added.