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Adrian Grenier Visits Bali To Raise Awareness Of Cleaner Oceans Mar 3, 2017

Earlier this week, Adrian Grenier visited Bali, where he participated in The Economist’s World Ocean Summit in an effort to spread his message about saving the world’s oceans. More →

Gisele Bundchen And Ian Somerhalder Support #WildforLife May 27, 2016

The United Nations has launched the #WildforLife campaign against illegal trade in wildlife, warning that such trade is pushing species to the brink of extinction, robbing countries of their natural heritage and profiting international criminal networks. More →

Bertrand Piccard Named UN Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador Dec 14, 2015

The first man to complete a non-stop balloon flight around the world and the visionary behind the only airplane capable of flying day and night without a drop of fuel, Switzerland’s Bertrand Piccard was designated last week the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Jack Johnson Named UN Environment Programme Ambassador Jun 9, 2015

Singer/songwriter/environmentalist Jack Johnson has been appointed United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Goodwill Ambassador during a ceremony on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Supports World Environment Day Jun 1, 2015

Leonardo DiCaprio is supporting World Environment Day on June 5 with the United Nations Environment Programme. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Speaks At United Nations Climate Summit Sep 23, 2014

“We are not here to talk, we are here to make history,” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today told world leaders at an “unprecedented and important gathering” that aims to raise ambition, mobilize resources, and generate action towards a universal climate deal. More →

Gisele Bundchen, Don Cheadle And Ian Somerhalder Launch World Environment Day Challenge May 1, 2014

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, actors Don Cheadle and Ian Somerhalder and footballer Yaya Touré – all UNEP Goodwill Ambassadors – have launched a challenge to see who can rally the most registered activities for World Environment Day 2014. More →

Olivia Newton-John Las Vegas Residency To Benefit Charity Feb 5, 2014

Get ready for some summer lovin’ and “have a blast” as Olivia Newton-John makes her way to Flamingo Las Vegas with her “Summer Nights” residency. More →

Pioneer Swimmer Prepares To Circumnavigate The Globe Jun 21, 2013

Pioneer swimmer and ocean advocate Lewis Pugh was today unveiled as the United Nations Environment Programme's Patron for Oceans as he prepares to embark on an epic circumnavigation of the globe. More →

Li Bingbing Wages War On Ivory And Rhino Horn Trade May 31, 2013

China’s top actress and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Goodwill Ambassador, Li Bingbing, is joining the world’s largest wildlife awareness campaign against the ivory and rhino horn trade in a series of public service announcements beginning with War. More →

Ian Somerhalder Joins Gisele Bundchen For World Environment Day May 1, 2012

Ian Somerhalder, Li Bing Bing and Bollywood actor Rahul Bose have joined Gisele Bundchen and Don Cheadle as Goodwill Ambassadors for this year’s United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) World Environment Day Challenge. More →

Team Gisele Or Team Don: Stars Face Off For World Environment Day May 10, 2011

It’s not every day you see an international supermodel squaring up to a Hollywood actor. But as the countdown to World Environment Day (WED) on June 5th begins, Gisele Bundchen and Don Cheadle are taking off the gloves to do battle. More →

Gisele Bundchen Becomes UN Environmental Ambassador Sep 21, 2009

The face of some of the world’s most exclusive products is to become the new face of global environmental action. More →

Don Cheadle To Star In UN Climate PSAs Sep 21, 2009

A major Hollywood actor and director take starring roles in a United Nations public service announcement campaign launched last week, aimed at compelling world leaders to “seal the deal” on a greenhouse gas emissions treaty at a climate change conference later this year. More →