“If we do not act together, we will surely perish.”

Leonardo Dicaprio

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Birthday: 11 November 1974

• “As we progress into the 21st century, anyone who considers themselves realists will have to make the environment a top priority. The truth is our planet's alarm is now going off, and it's time to finally wake up and take action. Thank you."— In a statement as Earth Day Chairman in 2000

• “The time to answer the greatest challenge of our existence on this planet is now. You can make history or be vilified by it.”— to the United Nations in 2014

• “We only get one planet. Humankind must become accountable on a massive scale for the wanton destruction of our collective home. Protecting our future on this planet depends on the conscious evolution of our species.”

• “This is the most urgent of times, and the most urgent of messages.”— to the United Nations in 2014

• “We are running out of time and it now incumbent upon all of us, all of you, activists, young and old, to please get involved. Because the environment and the fight for the world’s poor are inherently linked. The planet can no longer wait, the underprivileged can no longer be ignored. This is truly our moment for action. Please take action.”— to the audience at the 2015 Global Citizen Festival

• “If you do not believe in climate change, you do not believe in facts or in science or empirical truths, and therefore, in my humble opinion, should not be allowed to hold public office.”— to former president Barack Obama at the 2016 South by South Lawn

• “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.”— in his acceptance speech for Best Actor at the 2016 Oscars

• “If we do not act together, we will surely perish.”

• “Protecting our future on this planet depends on the conscious evolution of our species.”

• “It is not the responsibility of just a few celebrities to talk and make us aware of climate change. It is time that we take individual responsibility to bring positive change. We must team up and protect our green planet. It’s the only home we have.”

• “Mother earth is hurting. And she needs a generation of thoughtful, caring, and active kids like all of you to protect her for the future.”