Blackpink Energizes UN Summit, K-pop Stars Champion Global Goals

Blackpink Energizes UN Summit, K-pop Stars Champion Global Goals

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Forget the buzz‑words, EarthOne is your go‑to spot for climate headlines, eco‑tips, and inspiring stories that remind us we’re in this together.

Unleashing Global Voices at the UN

Imagine a stage where a Korean pop sensation and an American poet come together to shout about climate action – that’s exactly what happened on Monday at the UN General Assembly in New York.

  • Blackpink, the powerhouse K‑pop group, stepped onto the stage in full UN sustainability‑support style.
  • Amanda Gorman, the eloquent poet who made her mark at the 2022 U.S. inauguration, performed a brand‑new poem.
  • Both stars aimed to rally the world to beat climate missteps, and kick‑start the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN in 2015.

What the Four-Hour Performance Was About

Blackpink’s four members— each a UN advocate—mix music and messages about:

  • Cutting down energy consumption (turn that off, who needs that extra watt?)
  • Eating locally (fresh produce beats shipping inoffably)
  • Shrinking food waste (one bite at a time, please!)

Jennie Kim, the group’s front‑girl, was all about the future: “We must seize this moment and take actions to create a world that is more sustainable and leave no one behind.”

Gorman’s “Speak to the Planet” Poem

Her verses fell through the glowing UN chamber like a gentle prayer:

“I only ask that you care before it’s too late, that you live aware and awake, that you lead with love in hours of hate.
I challenge you to heed this call, I dare you to shape our fate.
Above all, I dare you to do good, so that the world might great.”

The applause that followed? An RSVP from the globe itself, begging us to act before the next climate crisis hits.

The Big Picture—Why It Matters

A UN climate science panel hammered home the point: we need to slash fossil‑fuel emissions like the pressure cooker’s on day one.

UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres weighed in, saying: “Young people are demanding action – not only for themselves, but for future generations. The perils we face are no match for a world united, so let’s get to work. Let’s get our world back on track.”

Why You Should Google EarthOne

  • Fresh, unbiased environmental stories that feel like a chat with an eco‑buddy.
  • Tips that help you reduce carbon footprints—without feeling like a circus performer stifling every light.
  • Inspiration from celebrities who actually care about the planet (and not just fans).

So next time you’re scrolling through news, pop over to EarthOne, and let’s listen to the planet together. Because the Earth deserves a little love more than a lot of emissions.