Leonardo DiCaprio Expands Role as United Nations Messenger of Peace, Advocates for Climate Action at 2025 Global Summit
NEW YORK, NY — At the 2025 United Nations Global Climate Summit, Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio delivered a formal address in his capacity as a United Nations Messenger of Peace. The actor, known for his environmental advocacy, urged world leaders to prioritize a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. DiCaprio, who was appointed to the role in 2014, used the platform to highlight the urgency of renewable energy adoption and the protection of vulnerable ecosystems. The speech, lasting 15 minutes, emphasized scientific data on rising global temperatures and their potential impact on coastal communities. This intervention follows a series of diplomatic meetings DiCaprio held with delegates from 30 nations earlier this week. No immediate policy commitments were announced, but the summit is scheduled to conclude with a joint declaration on Friday.