LEONARDO DICAPRIO – AN ENVIRONMENTAL
IDEALIST
A pioneering environmentalist and a
philanthropist, Leonardo DiCaprio with passion for ecology, has been working
hard to appraise world about climate change and its dangerous ramifications, making
life unsafe for the present and future generations. DiCaprio has been greatly
concerned about the threats, realities and dangers of degradation of the
environment and its abuse by mankind.
Historically
the world has gone through wars, pestilence, droughts, flooding and infinite
natural disasters from the time of Ice age, yet the humankind evolved and has
prospered for centuries. Till the modern times, the civilizations were enjoying
the bounty of the mother earth and its protective atmosphere and were giving it
back in almost the same measure. The symbiotic relationship, unsettled with the
onset of Industrial revolution and man’s greed to arrogate all from the depths
of the land and oceans without realizing the implicit effects on the future.
However, last few decades have shown the drastic effects of climate change and
literal ruination of ecology. With each year we are experiencing the
perceptible difference, the violence and the extremities of the natural
phenomenon are cataclysmic.
Leonardo
DiCaprio’s fascination for ecology began from the time he was in cradle, where
his parents had a portrait of ‘Bosch’s
Garden of Earthly Delights’. Though his interest
continued but family, career and associated trappings took precedence, till a
coincidental meeting with Al Gore during a flight, and their discussion was
instrumental in propelling DiCaprio’s initiative in environmental activism.
A climate champion, DiCaprio has constantly
urged nations about grave repercussions for the planet earth at this juncture,
devastating conditions produced by humans, endangering world wildlife, he created
an enduring example by taking up micro projects, has provided funds for animal
protection and World Wildlife Fund.
In early 90’s, DiCaprio, an avid scuba
diver taught himself all aspects of oceanography and climate science and
policy, has regularly engaged with scientists and
academicians to better understand the biodiversity and the causes and effects
of the human actions. He has been
devouring on the material and papers related to the subject. In ‘Our Ocean’ conference
he developed an action plan to create marine resources in the Pacific to
safeguard the oceans.
He
is cognizant of the consequences of human activity on planet, responded in
despair and expressed in his own words …
We have systematically devastated our
global fisheries through destructive practices like bottom trawling … literally
scarping up everything in their path, permanently destroying abundant underwater
forests teeming with every imaginable form of wildlife.
DiCaprio
DiCaprio continues to mobilize resources for regular research relating to
critical issues and new insights on climate change impact. The research-based
analysis has provided observable, qualitative, valuable and vital scientific
facts for analyzing human induced factors.
He narrated
and produced the ‘11th Hour’, an environmental documentary,
which outlines how humans are harming our earth, he has open agenda for
sufficient and sustainable action to deal with climatic targets. His
documentaries ‘The 11th Hour’ and ‘Before the
Flood’ and ‘Ice on Fire’ have been lauded and viewed by millions around the
world.
In
2015, the world leaders gathered for United Nations Climate Change Conference,
the objectives, aspirations and goals of DiCaprio and keen activists about
global warming motivated governments to draft new legislation leading to
landmark Paris Agreement. Importantly now, the leaders and activists relate
unto each other about broader weather events, with an objective to strengthen
global cooperation and framework to avoid threatening climatic variations and
ensure more universal engagement.
The
critics publish his
images using private jets and superyachts, nevertheless DiCaprio’s model of
activism is raising general awareness, undoubtedly, has made him a very reputable
and authoritative figure on the world stage. Leonardo
DiCaprio along with a group of notable conservation scientists created
‘Re:wild’, which brings together Indigenous people, local communities,
influential leaders, non-governmental organizations, government agencies,
companies and the public to preserve the bio-diversity.
By empowering natives to protect Amazon, the LDF finances a
range of charitable activities and grants for conservation of the Amazon
rainforest, Galapagos islands and Australian bushfire relief efforts, have been
inspirational. The 2019 Amazon Forest fire and the accusations of the
Government of Brazil could not bolster their claim against DiCaprio and he was extolled
for his emergency multi-million-dollar aid to fight and lessen the impact of
the disaster.
Di Caprio
strongly persuaded the countries to stop investing in fossil fuels and opt for
clean energy, he elucidates that the natural disasters are caused by fossil
fuels harmful emissions, awakens the communities to inhale the freshness of
clean air and feel the delight of environment. DiCaprio’s agnostic beliefs are
applied to sum up his intellectual perspective by implying that environment is
more important than spirituality.
An
analytical thinker, DiCaprio is single minded and firm, enunciates the
extremely friendly linkage between mankind and nature. Whenever there is a natural
calamitous occurrence, generating unprecedented turmoil, DiCaprio is the first
to visit the area which has been devastated by natural calamitous occurrence,
generating unprecedented turmoil, he accentuates the underlying cause and counsels
for clean energy solutions which can negate the effects of catastrophic
incidents.
DiCaprio does not propagandize
his celebrity status, responsibly, he has lent his name and influence on social
platforms to propagate conservation. Regrettably, there are well known
activists, advocates, vocal critics and NGO’s with fallacies and
contradictions, continue to project themselves as outstanding protectors,
unfortunately they are unacquainted with the scientific evidence of climate characteristics.
Superfluously they raise their voice to attract attention and their perpetual
interference instigates unnecessary protests around the world, on the other hand DiCaprio’s deep
commitment, knowledge and quest for innovation sets him apart, commands respect
and applause.
DiCaprio
is rational,
pragmatic and logical, has used his star status
for considerable issues at the places with optimal mass propagation, to aggrandize
and mobilize the societies for swift action on crucial issues. In Oscar
acceptance speech, DiCaprio’s address on climate change reached millions of
viewers worldwide.
“Climate change is real; it is happening
right now. It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species, and we need
to work collectively together and stop procrastinating. We need to support
leaders around the world who do not speak for the big polluters, but who speak
for all of humanity, for the indigenous people of the world, for the billions
and billions of underprivileged people out there who would be most affected by
this. For our children’s children, and for those people out there whose voices
have been drowned out by the politics of greed. Let us not take this planet for
granted.”
DiCaprio
DiCaprio rather than promoting his own image or of his foundation, decided to strengthen the movement by joining hands with billionaire investor and philanthropists Laurene Powell Jobs and Brian Sheth to create a new non-profit environmental powerhouse EARTH ALLIANCE. The aim of the new organization is to protect ecosystems and wildlife, ensure climate justice, support renewable energy and secure indigenous rights by providing grants, educational opportunities and fund campaigns and films. Earth Alliance works with grassroot organizations and individuals in places most affected by biodiversity loss and climate change.
He has achieved universal competence in myriad award-winning movies, but DiCaprio is passionately engrossed in nature and society, his moral and intellectual inclination compels him to refresh and restore a hope for humanity. Now the world comprehends the severe implications of global warming on human beings and environment.
Anuradha Singh
17th
October, 2021
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