Thunberg warns world leaders: planet and people must come before profit

Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg has called on world leaders to prioritize human welfare and environmental protection over economic interests, as she joined negotiations at the latest round of United Nations climate talks. Thunberg emphasized the urgency of the moment, warning that the stakes extend to all communities and ecosystems facing mounting pressures from climate change. Her intervention comes amid ongoing discussions among nations on emissions reduction targets, climate finance mechanisms, and adaptation strategies for vulnerable regions. The activist has long argued that political gridlock and corporate influence have hindered meaningful progress on climate policy, despite decades of international negotiations. Her appearance at the talks underscores persistent tensions between environmental advocates demanding radical action and governments balancing economic and political constraints in their climate commitments.