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For quite a long time, celebrities across the globe have been calling for urgent action to protect the planet’s ecosystems. There are Care Blanchett, Heidi Klum and Leonardo DiCaprio, for examples. Celebrities definitely amplify the message.
But there have been certain cases that noted multiple celebrities being accused of hypocrisy because of their use of private jets and high-emission cars. It has been said that this kind of inconsistency can damage the message.
This article, nonetheless, is based on Leonardo DiCaprio and his focus on climate action and making the planet a better place to live in. Long before the actor portrayed fictional astronomer Dr Randall Mindy in ‘Don’t Look Up’, he has been significantly involved in climate action.
Understanding Leonardo DiCaprio’s climate campaigning
1. The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
In 1998 (just 1 year after the release of the hit and legendary classic ‘Titanic’), the actor founded The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (LDF). In 2010, the LDF donated $1 million to a Nepalese conservation project to preserve its tiger population.
The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has been part of a number of projects to address climate change and the impending natural disaster. The LDF has supported efforts to protect the black rhinoceros in Tanzania and multiple other efforts across the globe.
2. Before the Flood
Back in 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio did a fantastic job at narrating and producing ‘Before the Flood’, an important documentary about the climate crisis. This documentary could not have arrived at a more crucial time. Thanks, Leo!
3. The Paris climate accords
This is immensely important. DiCaprio had a presence in the room as global leaders got together in 2016 to discuss the future of the Paris agreement. This landmark agreement seeks to not let global heating exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
But keeping the rise in global temperatures under this limit is becoming more and more challenging each day. It has become more important than ever to limit the use of fossil fuels and expand clean energy.
4. Public Speeches
Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio frequently uses his public appearances to illuminate climate action. “Climate change is real … It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species,” he said in his Oscar 2015 acceptance speech.
DiCaprio is the recipient of the 2015 Oscar for Best Actor for his role as Hugh Glass in ‘The Revenant’. “Let us not take this planet for granted. I do not take tonight for granted. Thank you so very much,” he added.
5. Social Media
Leonardo DiCaprio understands the importance of social media in today’s generation and the impact it could have. He is one of the most celebrated actors on the planet and people listen to him. Netizens pay attention to all that he has to say.
DiCaprio’s online accounts are largely dedicated to highlighting climate change and the threat this manmade menace carries for all the species on Earth today. Nonetheless, this is just the tip of the iceberg (hopefully, not the Titanic one). Leonardo DiCaprio has a lot up his sleeves.
