Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos Launch $200 Million Initiative for Endangered Species Recovery
Leonardo DiCaprio's Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund have announced the Phoenix Species Project, a $200 million initiative aimed at recovering 100 endangered species across the globe. This project represents the largest single philanthropic effort dedicated to species recovery, with contributions from DiCaprio, the Bezos Earth Fund, Age of Union, and the Todd Graves Family Foundation. The initiative will focus on species from diverse habitats, including oceans and volcanic plains, and will involve collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and conservationists. The project aligns with global biodiversity goals to halt extinctions and improve conservation efforts.