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‘Music can sell products. Why not inspire change?’ Ricky Kej on his biggest career pivot

‘Music can sell products. Why not inspire change?’ Ricky Kej on his biggest career pivot

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'Music can sell products. Why not inspire change?' Ricky Kej on his biggest career pivot Three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej is known today as one of the world's foremost voices using music to advocate for sustainability. But before his compositions were heard at United Nations platforms and climate conferences, Kej spent more than a decade making music for brands, producing around 3,500 jingles for TV and radio commercials. At a session on “India 2035: Building a Self-Reliant & Sustainable Future” at the Times Network Sustainability Conclave, the composer spoke about the defining moment that made him dedicate his music to environmental causes. Kej revealed that he spent nearly 13 years composing for advertising campaigns across India and international markets before questionin...
Dia Mirza clocks in 7 years among UN’s SDG Advocates as Spain’s PM takes the helm

Dia Mirza clocks in 7 years among UN’s SDG Advocates as Spain’s PM takes the helm

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Dia Mirza clocks in 7 years among UN's SDG Advocates as Spain's PM takes the helm With less than five years left to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the actor and UNEP Goodwill Ambassador among a select group of global leaders advising and amplifying the United Nations' development agenda. Actor and environmental campaigner Dia Mirza will continue to serve as one of the United Nations Secretary-General's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocates, as António Guterres announced a new leadership team for the high-profile global advocacy group tasked with accelerating progress on the 2030 Agenda. The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday named Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as the new Co-Chair of the SDG Advocates, alongside Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley. Sá...