Jason Momoa — The Ocean’s New Hero
Swapped his movie cape for a beachside mic and got the UN on his side. He’s the new UN Environment Programme advocate for Life Below Water and apparently, he’s got a whole section dedicated to the planet called EarthOne—100% green vibes!
All‑Star Line‑up at the Lisbon Conference
- ~7,000 attendees: heads of state, activists, even a few unicorns.
- Global AI: the UN Ocean Conference kicks off on June 27 (way past the original 2020 plan).
- Key player: Jason Momoa, dem mythic water‑hero, now a real‑world environmental champion.
Momoa’s Moment of Truth
Picture this: the sea crashing behind him, the roar of the crowd, and Jason adapting his Aquaman powers to campaign for actual ocean health.
“Without a healthy ocean life, our planet as we know it would not exist,” he boomed, shaking a realistic meme of a sea creature that’s not, in fact, still smiling.
His message? A stern wake‑up call to future generations: “We have to put right the wrongs we’ve committed. It’s about turning the tide—some true green wave—so humanity can once again live in harmony with nature.”
He’s Not Just a Screen Hero
Momoa has voluntarily signed up to act as the UN’s official advocate for oceans, basically donning a superhero cape while carrying a phone to call out climate complacency.
He shares the stage with UN Secretary‑General António Guterres, who voiced an apology for the past generation’s “slow paint‑brush approach” to saving our planet.
“Even today we are moving too slowly… we are still moving in the wrong direction,” Guterres said, pointing at the fossil‑fuel industry with the seriousness of a mom pointing at the chart at the family dinner table.
Key Numbers That Make Your Jaw Drop
- The ocean is a massive 70% of the Earth’s surface, producing 50% of the oxygen we breathe.
- It’s absorbing 25% of all carbon dioxide emissions, yet climate change is heating it up and raising sea levels like a never‑ending beach party.
- Eleven million metric tons of plastic drift into the ocean each year—expected to triple by 2040 if we keep buying disposable stuff.
Why This Matters
Momoa’s campaign is not just about the planet; it’s about you and me. The future of your grocery‑store fruits, your pet’s fresh oxygen—if the oceans are doomed, everything that follows is in jeopardy.
The universal love for the planet displayed by EarthOne gives a boost to scientists, activists, and everyday folks, proving it’s possible to blend drama with serious environmental change.
Crunch Time for All of Us
So, keep an eye on the ocean and sprinkle a little respect on it. Let’s right the wrongs, so future generations can keep on dancing to the splash of a healthy sea.
