Irmelin DiCaprio
Irmelin DiCaprio
Irmelin DiCaprio is the CEO of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. Established in 1998, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has actively fostered awareness of environmental issues through participation with such organizations as the Natural Resources Defense Council, Global Green USA, the International Fund For Animal Welfare, and National Geographic Kids, to name a few. The Foundation places particular emphasis on the issues of global warming, alternative and renewable energy sources, and the preservation of the planet's amazing biodiversity.
She has worked behind the scenes to support environmental organizations, individuals, and initiatives through connecting resources, providing grants, and supporting events for the Dian Fossey Foundation, Oceana, Santa Monica's Heal The Bay, the U'wa Defense Project, the Bioneers and TreePeople. She has also served as a Board Member of Reef Check. In order to reach, inform, and entertain a wider global audience about these issues, Irmelin helped create the environmental website www.leonardodicaprio.org. Environment Now honored the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation with its prestigious Martin Litton Environmental Warrior Award in 2001. She has produced 2 short films for the website, "Global Warning" and "Water Planet."
Irmelin DiCaprio is the CEO of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. Established in 1998, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has actively fostered awareness of environmental issues through participation with such organizations as the Natural Resources Defense Council, Global Green USA, the International Fund For Animal Welfare, and National Geographic Kids, to name a few. The Foundation places particular emphasis on the issues of global warming, alternative and renewable energy sources, and the preservation of the planet's amazing biodiversity.
She has worked behind the scenes to support environmental organizations, individuals, and initiatives through connecting resources, providing grants, and supporting events for the Dian Fossey Foundation, Oceana, Santa Monica's Heal The Bay, the U'wa Defense Project, the Bioneers and TreePeople. She has also served as a Board Member of Reef Check. In order to reach, inform, and entertain a wider global audience about these issues, Irmelin helped create the environmental website www.leonardodicaprio.org. Environment Now honored the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation with its prestigious Martin Litton Environmental Warrior Award in 2001. She has produced 2 short films for the website, "Global Warning" and "Water Planet."