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Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio

               Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most prominent environmental activists and philanthropists in Hollywood. Since founding his first charitable venture in 1998, his work has focused on biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, ocean and forest protection, and Indigenous rights.

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## 1. Key Philanthropic Organizations

### Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (LDF)

Founded in 1998 when he was 24 years old, LDF was established to support organizations dedicated to securing a sustainable future for the planet.

* **Scope & Impact:** The foundation has awarded over $80 million to $100+ million in grants, supporting more than 200 projects in over 50 countries.
* **Core Focus Areas:** Wildlands conservation, marine protection, climate resiliency, Indigenous rights defense, and renewable energy adoption.

### Earth Alliance & Re:wild

* **Earth Alliance:** In 2019, LDF merged into Earth Alliance—a philanthropic partnership co-founded by DiCaprio, Laurene Powell Jobs, and Brian Sheth to urgently address climate change threats.
* **Re:wild:** In 2021, DiCaprio joined forces with Global Wildlife Conservation to launch **Re:wild**, an organization dedicated to protecting and rewilding biodiversity hotspot regions (e.g., launching a $43 million initiative to restore the Galápagos Islands).

## 2. Global Leadership & Alliances

* **UN Messenger of Peace:** In 2014, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon designated DiCaprio as a UN Messenger of Peace with a special focus on climate change. He delivered key speeches at the UN Climate Summit and the 2016 Paris Climate Agreement signing ceremony.
* **Board & Advisory Roles:** He serves on the boards of leading global advocacy groups, including the **World Wildlife Fund (WWF)**, the **Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)**, **International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)**, and **Oceana**.

## 3. Major Field Projects & Causes

| Focus Area | Key Initiatives & Impact |
| — | — |
| **Wildlife Conservation** | Supported tiger population doubling initiatives in Nepal (WWF), elephant protection, and anti-poaching units across Africa. |
| **Ocean Protection** | Backed large-scale marine reserves in the Pacific, Southern Ocean, and Caribbean; co-funded global tracking of illegal fishing via Global Fishing Watch. |
| **Indigenous Rights** | Granted funding directly to frontline Indigenous groups protecting the Amazon rainforest and native lands against illegal logging/mining. |
| **Crisis Relief Funds** | Co-launched the Amazon Forest Fund ($5 million) during the 2019 fires and supported Australia’s Bushfire Relief efforts ($3 million) in 2020. |

## 4. Environmental Media & Impact Documentaries

DiCaprio utilizes his film background and production company (**Appian Way**) to build public awareness:

* ***The 11th Hour* (2007):** Co-wrote, produced, and narrated this documentary examining environmental crises and practical restoration solutions.
* ***Before the Flood* (2016):** Directed by Fisher Stevens and executive produced by Martin Scorsese/DiCaprio; reached over 60 million viewers within months of release.
* ***Ice on Fire* (2019):** Produced an HBO documentary exploring cutting-edge carbon-capture tech and natural climate solutions.

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## 5. Clean Tech Investing & Sustainable Living

In addition to grants, DiCaprio invests in zero-emission tech, cell-cultivated foods, and sustainable consumer brands to drive market-based solutions:

* **Alternative Protein:** Early investor in Beyond Meat, Aleph Farms, and Mosa Meat to lower livestock emissions.
* **Eco-Brands:** Backed Allbirds (sustainable footwear), Løci, and MindClick (environmental supply chain rating).

 

Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio

                   An active celebrity in the climate change movement, DiCaprio believes global warming is the world’s “number-one environmental challenge”. Eager to learn about ecology from an early age, he would watch documentaries on rainforest depletion and the loss of species and habitats. In 1998, he established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting environmental awareness. It supports organizations and campaigns committed to ensuring a viable future for planet Earth, and produced the short web documentaries Water Planet and Global Warning. The foundation has also funded debt-for-nature swaps. By 2018, the foundation had funded more than 200 projects, providing $100 million in support.He has been an active supporter of numerous environmental organizations and sat on the board of the World Wildlife Fund and International Fund for Animal Welfare.

DiCaprio has owned environment-friendly electric-hybrid vehicles. His use of private jets and large yachts have been criticized as hypocritical due to their large carbon footprints. DiCaprio chaired the national Earth Day celebration in 2000 where he interviewed Bill Clinton and they discussed plans to deal with global warming and the environment. He presented at the 2007 American leg of Live Earth. DiCaprio donated $1 million to the Wildlife Conservation Society at Russia’s Tiger Summit. DiCaprio’s persistence in reaching the event after encountering two plane delays caused then Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to describe him as a “muzhik” or “real man”.[294][295] In 2013, he organized a benefit fine art auction, “11th Hour”, which raised nearly $38.8 million for his foundation. In September 2014, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon designated DiCaprio as a United Nations Messenger of Peace with a focus on climate change. Later that month, he made an opening statement to members of the UN Climate Summit; his speech reached an estimated one billion people worldwide. In 2015, he announced his intention to divest from fossil fuels. He again spoke at the UN in April 2016 prior to the signing of the Paris Climate Change Agreement.

Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio

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