Actor and philanthropist Leonardo DiCaprio has announced that he will donate US$15.6 million to environmental protection and conservation programs aimed at combating climate change and protecting the world's last wild places. The money will be donated through the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (LDF), which has funded more than 200 social and environmental projects in 50 countries since 1998.
DiCaprio said: “Climate change is real and it’s happening now. It’s the greatest threat facing humanity.” “Today, we are significantly expanding our grants and our collaborations with strategic partners to address some of the most pressing climate issues,” said Leonardo DiCaprio.
