Svante Thunberg

About the Author

Svante Thunberg is a devoted father, IT consultant, and environmental advocate whose life took a profound turn when his daughter Greta began her global climate activism. Born in Sweden, Svante has long balanced a career in technology with a deep commitment to family and sustainability, but it was the escalating climate crisis that propelled him into the public eye. In his poignant memoir 'Our House Is on Fire: Scenes of a Family and a Planet in Crisis,' co-authored with his wife Malena Ernman, he offers an intimate glimpse into the personal and planetary upheavals that shaped their family's journey. Through heartfelt storytelling, Svante explores themes of resilience, sacrifice, and urgent hope, inspiring readers to confront the environmental challenges we all face. His voice, grounded in lived experience, bridges the personal with the global, reminding us that change begins at home.