Zurich (Switzerland), October 1, 2026 (SPS)- Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg called for concrete action in support of the Sahrawi people and their cause, criticizing what she described as international “hypocrisy” over the Western Sahara issue.
Speaking at the Zurich Film Festival during a discussion on resistance and activism for Western Sahara, Thunberg attended the world premiere of My Homeland... Where the Wind and Sand Are, a documentary by Patrick Wally about the life and struggle of Sahrawi activist Najla Mohamed Lamin.
Thunberg described the film as “powerful” and capable of contributing to change, calling on people with platforms and resources to use them to raise international awareness of the Sahrawi cause.
She stressed that the Sahrawi people do not need applause or recognition, but concrete action, urging those with influence, including Europeans, to contribute to bringing greater attention to the issue.
Thunberg also linked the Sahrawi struggle to climate and social justice, noting that she first learned about Western Sahara during her 2025 visit to the Sahrawi refugee camps. She called for greater consistency in international solidarity with peoples defending their rights and self-determination.
She further stressed that climate justice must be central to climate action and that those most affected by the climate crisis should have a meaningful voice in decision-making.
Thunberg has continued to participate in events related to the Western Sahara issue since her visit to the Sahrawi refugee camps in 2025, linking the Sahrawi struggle with climate and social justice issues.
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