Leonardo DiCarpio Tags Greta Thunberg as the “Leader of Our Time”

(Photo : Screenshot from Leonardo DiCarpio's official Instagram account)

The influence of Greta Thunberg is undoubtedly big, and among the people who admire her is the legendary actor Leonardo DiCarpio.

Through his Instagram account, the multi-awarded actor called the 16-year old Swedish climate activist a "leader of our time".

 

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 There are few times in human history where voices are amplified at such pivotal moments and in such transformational ways – but @GretaThunberg has become a leader of our time. History will judge us for what we do today to help guarantee that future generations can enjoy the same livable planet that we have so clearly taken for granted. I hope that Greta’s message is a wake-up call to world leaders everywhere that the time for inaction is over. It is because of Greta, and young activists everywhere that I am optimistic about what the future holds. It was an honor to spend time with Greta. She and I have made a commitment to support one another, in hopes of securing a brighter future for our planet. #FridaysforFuture #ClimateStrike @fridaysforfuture A post shared by  Leonardo DiCaprio (@leonardodicaprio) on Nov 1, 2019 at 10:22am PDT

He also hoped that Greta's activism will result in world leaders taking the climate change situation more seriously. "History will judge us for what we do today to help guarantee that future generations can enjoy the same livable planet that we have so clearly taken for granted," he also said.

And for him, Greta and other fellow young activists made him "optimistic" about the future of the world and the coming generation.

DiCarpio, who played the titular character of Jack Dawson from the 1997 Romance film Titanic, is also an environmental conservation activist. In 1998, he established a foundation named after him which aims to "protect the world's last wild places". In 2007, he produced the documentary "The Eleventh Hour" which showcases the insights of at least 50 scientists, activists, and world leaders about the situation of the world. The non-profit foundation also granted financial assistance on multiple animal conservation activities such as the tiger sanctuary in Nepal and at a marine conservation effort at the "Our Ocean" conference in 2014.

Greta got lost

Greta Thunberg was set to deliver her agenda at the United Nations Convention on Climate Change in Santiago, Chile. Unfortunately, due to a deadly anti-government protest in the country, the convention was moved to Spain, living the Swedish girl stranded on the country.

For that, Greta asked for help. "I've traveled half across the world, the wrong way," she said on her official Twitter account on the first day of November.

As #COP25 has officially been moved from Santiago to Madrid I’ll need some help. It turns out I’ve traveled half around the world, the wrong way:) Now I need to find a way to cross the Atlantic in November... If anyone could help me find transport I would be so grateful. -> https://t.co/vFQQcLTh2U — Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) November 1, 2019

President Sebastian Pinera of Chile apologized for the inconvenience caused by the emergency venue reshuffling. As the president, it was his duty to prioritize addressing the problem of his co-patriots, he said in a televised statement.

True to her agenda, Greta refused to travel by air due to carbon emission from the plane and would need to travel for four weeks through the sea route.

Thankfully, Teresa Ribera, the environment minister of Spain, offered help as a sign of gratitude for Greta's effort of "raising concerns, open minds, and enhance actions" on environmental concerns.

Greta Thunberg previously rejected a prestigious award for her conservation efforts because "the world needs more environment-conscious leaders", not awards.