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Coldplay become our new patrons! Coldplay become our patrons We are extremely excited to announce that leading rock band Coldplay have become our patrons. Coldplay, whose last album Viva la Vida was the biggest worldwide seller in 2008, said: “ClientEarth is at the forefront of changing the way the planet's resources are governed. They have a positive and pragmatic approach to environmental issues, improving and enforcing environmental law. Coldplay are proud to support them.” A video announcing Coldplay’s support for ClientEarth has received an incredible 75,000 hits since it was posted on the band’s website. To watch the video click here. James Thornton, ClientEarth’s CEO, welcomed Coldplay as patrons, saying: “To have one of the world’s most successful groups supporting our work is absolutely fantastic. Coldplay have long been strong advocates for the environment, and we are pleased that they will continue to speak out for the most important of issues alongside us.” To read what Music News wrote about it click hereWe join forces with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to fight for fish This month ‘Fish Fight’ was launched to protest against the obligation for fishers to throw perfectly good fish back into the sea – dead - under Europe’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). We have partnered in the project, currently an online petition and soon to be a prime-time television series, with celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Greenpeace and the Marine Conservation Society. Click here to sign the petition. To read ClientEarth marine scientist Mel Pritchard’s blog about the campaign click here James Thornton calls for laws against ‘greenwash’ to be strengthened In an article for The Guardian James Thornton calls for greater enforcement of company reporting laws. Many UK-based companies, whose actions are heavily criticised around the world, don’t acknowledge negative impacts in their reports. This is illegal, but the law is not being upheld. James said: “it's crucial that the law has an enforcer that is willing and able to act.” To read the whole article click here Click here to make a donation to ClientEarth JOBS We currently have jobs available in our Climate & Forest legal team click here to find out more.Click here to make a donation to ClientEarth ClientEarth is funded by the generous support of philanthropic foundations and engaged individuals and with operational support from the European Commission’s Life+ programme |
