Brisbane’s only Greens councillor has been targeted with racist and violent messages on social media over his support for climate activists and his attempt to convince the council to declare a climate emergency.

Jonathan Sri, councillor for The Gabba, this week came under fire from News Corp after confirming activist group Extinction Rebellion - who have been staging protests around Brisbane for weeks - have been using his ward office for meetings.

Greens councillor Jonathan Sri brought the climate emergency motion to council on Tuesday, where it was defeated. Credit:Jocelyn Garcia

News Corp also quoted Cr Sri as likening the inconvenience climate change protesters created with that of Anzac Day marchers, which Cr Sri said was taken out of context and out of proportion.

The Greens councillor has since become the target of racist and violent commentary on social media.