About Us - Foundation Highlights

Established in 1998, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has actively fostered awareness of environmental issues through participation with such organizations as Natural Resources Defense Council, Global Green USA, and the International Fund For Animal Welfare.

The environmental website www.leonardodicaprio.org was created in order to reach, inform and interact directly with a wide global audience about these issues. This site also serves to promote current environmental campaigns, such as the global movement to eliminate the use of Plastic Bags.

Environment Now honored the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation with its prestigious Martin Litton Environmental Warrior Award in 2001.

The Foundation also spearheaded the production of the feature length environmental documentary The 11th Hour. In conjunction with the film, the Foundation helped launch the online network www.11thhouraction.com. This website serves as a forum where individuals and communities can take action in the sustainability movement.