Green Day has been selected as the headliner and international honoree of the United Nations Human Rights-supported Mini Global Climate Concert, set for 4/2 at the Fillmore in San Francisco. The event, announced by the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance and co-hosted by UN Human Rights and the Recording Academy, aims to combat the human-rights crisis resulting from climate change.

The Crush-managed trio, which released Saviors (Reprise) in January, was chosen as this year’s honoree due to its long-standing commitment to social justice and environmental causes. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk noted, ‘Green Day continues to leverage its major influence and platform to bring awareness to the impact of climate change on the people and the environment.’ He also mentioned the significance of holding the event in San Francisco, where the United Nations was founded almost 80 years ago to safeguard human rights and dignity from crisis and tragedy.

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. expressed the power of music in making a better world, stating, ‘Music is one of humanity’s greatest resources. It moves the world. Our organization exists to harness music’s power to make a better world.’

Tickets for the event will be available beginning Friday (3/29) at noon PT via Ticketmaster. Proceeds from the concert will go to UN Human Rights climate justice initiatives and a dedicated Right Here, Right Now climate fund at MusiCares to help musicians affected by climate change.

This announcement comes as a significant recognition of Green Day’s efforts and influence in advocating for environmental causes. As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, the role of influential figures and events like the Mini Global Climate Concert becomes increasingly crucial in raising awareness and driving meaningful action towards addressing the climate crisis.