Celebrities and social media influencers have been out in force at the UN this week advocating for action on a range of global issues. The star of the movie Aquaman, Jason Momoa, spoke out on the plight of small island nations and their challenges in the face of climate change.
The environmental activist and former US Vice-President Al Gore, supported the Climate Action 2019 summit where many countries committed to emission cuts and set targets for carbon neutrality.
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Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), targets for poverty reduction and equitable development, was a key theme of the week and Game of Thrones’ star, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who is a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Development Programme, added his voice.
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