ClientEarth is an environmental 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.
ClientEarth’s first Trustee 15 years ago 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 year 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 and auction houses and vital sustainability outfit Gallery Climate Coalition in supporting our work, globally.
By collaborating with them, exchanging ideas and using their creativity the impact of ClientEarth has been hugely increased.
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 made steps in prioritising protecting the planet alongside art as a daily business.
A number of 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.
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 sustainability, Coldplay are taking tangible action through their current Music of the Spheres World Tour.
Coldplay is leading the way for sustainable touring by aiming to cut their CO2 emissions by 50% compared to their previous tour in 2016-17. The band is committed to utilising renewable energy, locally-sourced equipment and resources, and minimised air travel. Fans are encouraged in get involved by dancing on kinetic floors to power the stage, and use public transport to travel to shows.
