Ellie Goulding Instagram – What a mad honour to receive the Praeses Elit award from Trinity College in Dublin today. Some of you may know my story but when I was younger, I found great solace, comfort and inspiration in nature 🪻🌾🌲🌿🍄when there was turbulence around me. I always worried about the world, and I would say to myself if I ever ended up in a position with a platform, I would use it to try and change things for the better. Skip forward a couple of decades after selling some records and I am fortunate enough to find myself part of a global movement of active hope- working with the @unep , @wwf , and so many other important organisations that speak up and take action during this climate and nature crisis. A huge shout out to the Climate Youth Leaders (you know who you are – I am so inspired by you!) and the rewilders out there. During my introduction today they mentioned my work with the homeless in London, something that has also always been very close to my heart, and I am proud to be the patron of @maryleboneproject and @crisis_uk . (123,000 young people are homeless in the UK. Too many!) I care about young people having a decent future- their birth right- not growing up in fear about the collapse of our climate and eco systems (the very things that keep us all alive and well) because this generation didn’t do anything significant to stop it… worrying about water or food shortages, loss of arctic ice, species going extinct (at a faster rate than ever!) extreme loss of biodiversity. Time now to step up in any way we can. I’ve got some day job stuff to do because you guys keep on streaming my music but I will endeavour to deserve this award now and always, Thank you to the great Mary Robinson and all at Trinity College for this award!