While fans are still speculating about Ian Somerhalder new girlfriend after Nina Dobrev, the 'Vampire Diaries' actor keeps himself busy with his environmental advocacies. His efforts have paid off for he was recently assigned as the new Environmental Program Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations.

On his Twitter and Instagram accounts, the 35-year-old actor shared his latest achievement. He similarly thanked Barbados for choosing to host the 2014 World Environment Day of United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP).

"It truly shows that Barbados intends on being the greenest island in Latin america and the Caribbean! I can't wait to hear the roar of the saying 'Raise your voice not the sea level!' he first wrote.

He likewise emphasized the need for leaders who would show concern to the environment: "Furthermore: Let's DO SOMETHING about it! Elect officials that do not turn a blind eye to this problem we are facing called climate change/disruption whatever you want to call it- it's happening. Do not elect officials that want only shot-term profits- let's inverts in our fuc%^&* future! YOUR FUTURE!"

Although Ian Somerhalder girlfriend after Nina Dobrev is non-existent yet, the actor appears to be contented with his causes as well as the events that he's setting up for his Ian Somerhalder Foundation (ISF).

Apart from encouraging his fans to have an environmental awareness, Somerhalder is likewise passionate in upholding the rights of animals. He has been publicly expressing his desire to put up an animal sanctuary that will not only take care of abused and abandoned animals but will also educate young people on how to properly treat silent creatures.

The Ian Somerhalder Foundation team released a statement regarding their president's new task as goodwill ambassador: "We truly could not be more proud of him right now."

Meanwhile, fans of 'Vampire Diaries' are wondering whether Somerhalder's character, Damon Salvatore, will come back to Mystic Falls after dying. The 'Vampire Diaries' season 6 will air on October 2014 on CW.