The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation was established in 1998. It has actively fostered awareness of environmental issues by participating with such organizations as the Natural Resources Defense Council, where Leonardo is on the board of trustees; Global Green USA, where he serves as a board member; and the International Fund For Animal Welfare, where he is on the honorary board of directors. For more please visit his website. http://www.leonardodicaprio.org/whatsimportant/