Coldplay Lend Support to Environmental Organisation ClientEarth

Posted on Nov 17th 2010 11:30AM by Andrew Kerr
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Coldplay have become patrons of ClientEarth, an organisation which seeks to help governments and green groups across the globe write and implement environmental laws.

A statement released by the band (via Gigwise) explained the decision to lend their support. "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."

The news has been welcomed by ClientEarth CEO James Thornton who sees the band's backing as key in pushing their agenda, "To have one of the world's most successful groups supporting our work is absolutely fantastic. Coldplay have long been strong advocates for environmental issues, and we are extremely pleased that they will continue to speak out for these most important of issues alongside us."

Coldplay join Brian Eno, the man who produced their last record 'Viva la Vida', among the ranks of patrons. The music maverick recently lent his weight to the non-profit organisation, "ClientEarth is essential to the green movement to bring governments to account and carve out a new environmental agenda."