Leonardo DiCaprio Named Messenger of Peace by the United Nations


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Leonardo DiCaprio, United Nations

The United Nations has named Leonardo DiCaprio with the title Messenger of Peace. He will give a speech on September 23 at the U.N. Climate Summit where he will address climate change, according to an announcement from the U.N.

“It’s an honor to accept the role of U.N. Messenger of Peace on Climate Change and to support the Secretary General in his efforts to address one of the most important issues we face as a global community. I feel a moral obligation to speak out at this key moment in human history – it is a moment for action,” DiCaprio said in a statement. How we respond to the climate crisis in the coming years will likely determine the fate of humanity and our planet.”

In addition to the U.N. title, DiCaprio will be honored by the Clinton Foundation on September 21 for his environmental work.

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