Greta Thunberg Wins br 'Alternative Nobel Prize' The 16-year-old Swedish br national in one of four recipients br of the 2019 Right Livelihood Award. Right Livelihood Foundation, Statement, via Reuters In a statement, the foundation said Thunberg br won the award for "inspiring and amplifying br political demands for urgent climate br action reflecting scientific facts." Thunberg blasted world leaders br with her remarks on climate br change at the UN on Monday. Greta Thunberg, UN Speech, via 'The New York Times' Thunberg's emotional delivery br was mocked by President Donald br Trump the following day on Twitter. President Trump, Twitter Along with the other prize br recipients, Thunberg will br receive a cash award equal br to more than $100,000 U.S. dollars.