British singer/songwriter Ellie Goulding has been announced as a UN Environment Global Goodwill ambassador, and will join the fight to save the lives and habitats of people and animals, campaigning for clean air and seas and raising awareness of climate change.

The Love Me Like You Do hitmaker commented 'It's a huge honour to become a UN Environment Global Goodwill ambassador. Yes, we face huge global challenges, but we are also taking game-changing steps forward and that should inspire us. My focus will be on amplifying the activism of young people committed to creating a bright future. I want as many people as possible to become advocates for the planet'.