Since 2008, Coldplay have been a powerful advocate in protecting the planet and its inhabitants. And they are not just talking about it. As part of their commitment to environmental sustainability, the band strives to use renewable energy, locally sourced equipment and resources, and minimise their air travel. Fans are encouraged to get involved by dancing on kinetic floors to power the stage, and use public transport to travel to shows.
Law changes the rules. Art changes minds.
ClientEarth is an environmental law charity with a unique approach - using the law to protect life on Earth. We focus on high-impact legal action. But we know that there is more to changing perceptions and advocating for the planet than legal arguments. So we regularly collaborate with the creative industries to bring the valuable voices of artists, performers and creators to the climate fight.
Our growing circle of friends and collaborators
ClientEarth’s first Trustee was super-producer Brian Eno, who introduced us to our long-standing patrons, Coldplay. We are fortunate that today our support from the music industry includes David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Caribou, Four Tet, Rina Sawayama and Jamie xx amongst many record labels, talent agents and music managers.
In the past years, they have been joined by a host of people from the art world. Visual artists Cecily Brown, Rashid Johnson, Xie Nanxing, Antony Gormley and Beatriz Milhazes have joined galleries, curators, auction houses and sustainability outfit Gallery Climate Coalition in supporting our work around the world.
Coldplay Music of the Spheres tour
Artists For ClientEarth
In 2021, arts industry lobbyists Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC) and global auction house Christie’s launched Artists For ClientEarth: a landmark collaborative initiative designed to propel the art world into the fight against climate change. Masterminded by Victoria Siddall and Thomas Dane of the GCC and Cristian Albu of Christie's, Artists For ClientEarth has created leverage for ClientEarth and taken steps to prioritise protecting the planet alongside art as a daily business. Many generous galleries - White Cube, Hauser & Wirth and the Thomas Dane Gallery - have worked in tandem with major international artists to ensure that exceptional works have been for auction in Christie’s 20th / 21st Century marquee sales as part of Artists For ClientEarth.
