Jason Momoa Addresses the U.N. on the Climate Crisis

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Actor and native Hawaiian Jason Momoa delivered a passionate plea to the United Nations about the climate crisis — and how island nations are bearing the brunt of the damage.

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00:00We can no longer afford the luxury of half-assing it

00:03as we willingly force ourselves beyond the threshold of no return.

00:08As a human species, we need the earth to survive.

00:12But make no mistake, the earth doesn't need us.

00:30Today, I stand before you as a singular representative of all island nations.

00:36I am honored to represent those who continue to fight as stewards of this planet.

00:41We, the island nations, and all coastal communities,

00:44are the front lines in this environmental crisis.

00:48Delegates, I ask you now, do we still stand in unity for this cause?

00:53Do you intend to honor the commitments for betterment of mankind?

01:00Will you continue to chase short-term profits above our children's basic human rights

01:05to live on this earth?

01:07All land, no matter how big or small,

01:10floats on the ocean like a canoe in the middle of the sea.

01:13Our planet is nothing more than an island floating amongst an ocean of stars.

01:19Life on a floating vessel has limited resources.

01:23It requires strict conservation practices and carefully planned navigation to ensure survival.

01:30We must work together as a global community to best steer our canoe in the right direction.

01:35The direction of a healthy and abundant future on earth that we call home.

01:41Please join us.

01:42The Samoa pathway and unified commitment to protect and heal the planet.

01:47This is for all of us.

01:48Aloha.

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