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.