NGO Global Citizen wants one billion trees planted, two billion vaccines delivered to the poorest countries and meals for 41 million people on the brink of starvation. "Charity alone... will never be sufficient to end extreme poverty or tackle climate change," he said. Lead vocalist Luke Hemmings celebrated being in their first concert in almost two years "and for an honorable cause." Global Citizen has been behind other high-profile charity events, including a concert earlier this year that called for global Covid-19 vaccinations. Its app uses incentives such as concert tickets to encourage users into pressuring governments on issues around sustainability and equality.

Source: Manila Times September 26, 2021 04:41 UTC