UN Human Rights presents Ellie Goulding

Goulding has worked with the UN as a Global Environmental Ambassador, and has used her unique platform to amplify the voice of the voiceless, and encourage political discussions on climate change to match the ambitions of young people across the world. When asked about her message to delegates ahead of COP27 in 2022, she said: “It’s to the policymakers and world leaders to step up and be brave. The politics of all of this just needs to be braver. You know, the things that were promised at COP26 (2021) should be fulfilled and should be put into action. All we hear are just empty promises all the time. It's just really exhausting. We honestly just want real action.”

“UN Human Rights and the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance are honored Ellie will perform at the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Concert, as she has helped spotlight the growing human rights implications of climate change while pressing policymakers around the world to act,” said David Clark, Founder and CEO of the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance. “When an artist of Ellie’s stature uses her platform to champion climate justice, the world pays attention.”

The Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance supported by universities, youth and the myriad elements of the climate justice movement has garnered support from celebrities that include Celine Dion, Cher, Green Day, Jack Black, Leonardo DiCaprio, Barbra Streisand, Neil Young, Carole King, Annie Lennox, Cyndi Lauper, Pierce Brosnan, Billie Jean King, Camila Cabello, Laura Pausini, Joss Stone, and Kesha, to name just a few. Since launching in 2021 at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26), the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance has emerged as a leading multi-stakeholder partnership for climate justice, bringing together human rights experts, scientists, corporate leaders, NGOs, academics, advocates, and people around the globe in the fight for rights-based climate action.

Proceeds from Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Concerts will go to United Nations Human Rights climate justice initiatives and a dedicated Right Here, Right Now climate fund at MusiCares to help musicians affected by climate change. MusiCares is the leading music charity providing music professionals health and human services across a spectrum of needs.

Ellie Goulding will be joined by support act Essence Martins.

This is a charity event for the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit, and as such there will be several brilliant speakers on the night from Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance, United Nations Human Rights, University of Oxford and more.

We would like to clarify that this event will be an acoustic performance only. While the format is acoustic, Ellie will still be performing a selection of her greatest hits in an intimate and unique setting that promises to be a very special evening. The incredible Essence Martins has also been added as support.

Programme (Subject to Change)

7:00 PM Doors Open

7:30 PM Opening Statements & Readings

8:00 PM Essence Martins

8:30 PM Interval

9:00 PM Closing Remarks

9:20 PM Ellie Goulding

Guest speakers will include: David Clark, Irene Tracey (Vice Chancellor of University Of Oxford), Mo Brings Plenty (actor, featured in TV show Yellowstone), Astrid Van Genderen Stort (United Nations Human Rights). There will be Readings from Eloise Sheffield – Reading for Joyce Fikile Xhakaza Ntshangase (South Africa) Steve Hay – Reading for Juan López (Honduras).

We truly value your support and understanding, and look forward to welcoming you all on the night.