Serendipity 7,821 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Spoiler UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry reads a unique weather report to draw attention to the devastating effects of climate change on the world’s children. In the exclusive recording, launched today as world leaders continue to convene at COP21 to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate, Katy shines a light on the extreme weather patterns that are emerging across the world and forcing millions of children and families to flee their homes. UNICEF’s latest report on climate change, launched in November 2015, shows that more than half a billion children live in areas with extremely high flood occurrence and 160 million live in high drought severity areas. “Droughts, floods, heatwaves and other severe weather conditions are putting children at an increased risk of disease and malnutrition, as well as destroying their families’ homes and livelihoods. The worst part about this is that some of the youngest and most vulnerable citizens of our world are bearing the most unfair burden of climate change. Let’s encourage our world leaders to take this issue seriously. Share your story on how you are helping reduce climate change with the hashtag #FightUnfair. Together we can help change the forecast for millions of children,” said UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry. The report also shows that of the 530 million children in flood-prone zones, some 300 million live in countries where more than half the population lives in poverty, surviving on less than $3.10 a day. Of those living in high drought severity areas, 50 million are in countries where more than half the population lives in poverty. Climate change means more droughts, floods, heatwaves and other severe weather conditions. These events can cause death and devastation, and can also contribute to the increased spread of major killers of children, such as malnutrition, malaria and diarrhoea. This can create a vicious circle: A child deprived of adequate water and sanitation before a crisis will be more affected by a flood, drought, or severe storm, less likely to recover quickly, and at even greater risk when faced with a subsequent crisis. Global pop superstar Katy Perry was appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2013 with a special focus on engaging young people to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children and adolescents. UNICEF She's such a nice person Go, girl!!! See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 I am completely with Katy She's the best UNICEF ambassador because she can use her pop image well enough to spread awareness #ShowYourLove | UNICEF See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny 12,736 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I love that she is using her "position" (as a public figure) to spread a word about this I like dancin', and ponies.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino 12 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Humanitarian queen, when will the others? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketno10 2,067 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I'm not that big of Katy fan, but I appreciate her work toward equality and unfairness and a lot more. And I hope this thread will not be polluted by some stans cuz this is about Katy doing great things Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed 7,716 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Any star who donates their time effort and money into a charity should be commended, simple as that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojuun 4,159 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,380 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Great move. People care about any issue when they learn it's hurting children I had no idea climate change was related to the spread of malaria omg.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katharine Hepburn 4,607 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Well done to whoever wrote that speech I guess xoxo Joanne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 2 minutes ago, CustomGueseppi said: Well done to whoever wrote that speech I guess Every speech is pre written, but thank you for your insight See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanko 9,860 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 8 minutes ago, CustomGueseppi said: Well done to whoever wrote that speech I guess bet you thought this was smart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveandMagic 1,731 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Well done! 9 hours ago, Sunny said: I love that she is using her "position" (as a public figure) to spread a word about this I wish more would. Just repeat to yourself, "It's just a show. I should really just relax." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prismatic 4,789 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I love the way she was talking. Queen of Humanitarian. I Only Stan For Risk Takers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katharine Hepburn 4,607 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 2 hours ago, Yanko said: bet you thought this was smart Smarter than this awful excuse of an insult xoxo Joanne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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