Billie Eilish, BTS, Elton John in concert for climate action, vaccinesEilish's performance in New York will be broadcast around the worldPARIS - Some of the biggest names in pop, from Billie Eilish to BTS and Elton John, will lend their star power to Global Citizen Live on Saturday for a round-the-world event to raise awareness on climate change, vaccine equality and famine. The star-studded line-up will also push for action at the G20 next month and COP26 climate meeting in November. Ed Sheeran will perform in Paris alongside Elton John, with Doja Cat, Black Eyed Peas and Stormzy supporting. Global Citizen said it wants one billion trees planted, one billion vaccines delivered to the poorest countries and meals for 41 million people on the brink of famine. Global Citizen describes itself as a movement with a mission to end extreme poverty by 2030.

Source: Bangkok Post September 23, 2021 01:30 UTC