Greta Thunberg has signed up for a BBC documentary series focusing on her 'international crusade', that will feature her challenging world leaders.

The 17-year-old Swedish climate change activist will be shown exploring what actions can be taken to limit climate change and responding to the 'real-world consequences of inaction'.

The series is being made by BBC Studios - the corporation's commercial arm - as climate change 'is probably the most important issue of our lives'.

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The series produced by BBC Studios will follow the 17-year-old Swedish climate change activist as she explores what actions can be taken to limit climate change

Greta Thunberg re-tweeted the announcement by BBC Studios today (pictured)

Announcing the series, BBC Studios' Executive Rob Liddell said: 'Climate change is probably the most important issue of our lives so it feels timely to make an authoritative series that explores the facts and science behind this complex subject.

'To be able to do this with Greta is an extraordinary privilege, getting an inside view on what it's like being a global icon and one of the most famous faces on the planet.'

Greta re-tweeted the announcement on social media.

The programme will also 'chart her journey into adulthood' and follow the schoolgirl during her 'quiet moments' as she writes 'impactful' speeches.

A broadcaster attached to the series is yet to be announced.

Greta Thunberg pictured visiting a reindeer protection site in Projus, northern Sweden

It is hoped the programme will shine a light on the continuing plight of wildlife and humans across the globe due to climate change.

The UK is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 in an effort to reverse rising global emissions.

The country will also host the 2020 Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, in November this year.