Leo DiCaprio Battles Climate Change with Philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs and Investor Brian Sheth
On Tuesday, July 02, Leonardo DiCaprio, along with his co-chairs, philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs and philanthropist and investor Brian Sheth, launched Earth Alliance, an organization that aims to combat climate change and biodiversity loss through a variety of philanthropic endeavors.
According to a press release, the organization will be led by a team of independent scientists and conservationists in an effort to protect ecosystems and wildlife, support renewable energy, ensure climate justice and protect indigenous rights. The Earth Alliance collectively pulls resources from the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, founded by DiCaprio in 1998, Emerson Collective, founded by Powell Jobs in 2004, and the Global Wildlife Conservation, chaired by Sheth.
“Today marks the next step in the evolution of LDF as it fully merges under the new Earth Alliance management and grant-making framework,” said DiCaprio in an article for Variety. “Laurene [Powell Jobs] and Brian [Sheth] are incredible civic leaders who share my passion and understanding of the urgency and scale of the challenges we face. I am proud to partner with them to form this new larger, nimble platform that shares resources and expertise while identifying the best programs to drive real change around the planet.”
Earth Alliance will provide grants and opportunities to educate those on biodiversity and climate change, in addition, to directly working with organizations in regions most affected by environmental devastation. The organization will also provide third-party filmmaking, independent reporting, and public speaking to educate those around the globe.
“I am honored to team up with Laurene and Leo in this ambitious new partnership to save our incredible natural world by conserving wildlife and wild places, and supporting the many individuals, organizations, and indigenous groups that serve as guardians protecting life around the world,” said Sheth in regards to the announcement.
The Sheth Sangreal Foundation, founded by Brian Sheth, will cover operational and administrative costs for Earth Alliance, while DiCaprio and Powell Jobs will work with Earth Alliance’s initiatives.
