Top Five Celebrities Who Have Advocated For Action Against Climate Change
With more and more people speaking out towards taking action against climate change, here are the top five celebrities who have made their voices known on the subject.
Top 5 Celebrities Who Have Advocated For Action Against Climate Change
With more and more people speaking out towards taking action against climate change, here are the top five celebrities who have made their voices known on the subject.
5. Leonardo DiCaprio
A lifelong environmentalist, Leonardo DiCaprio founded the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, which has donated more than $100 million to climate and conservation projects.
He produced and narrated Before the Flood (2016), a National Geographic documentary highlighting the global climate crisis, and used his 2016 Oscar speech to urge world leaders to act:
“Climate change is real, it is happening right now… we need to work collectively and stop procrastinating.”
DiCaprio also serves as a UN Messenger of Peace for Climate Change.
4. Emma Watson
Best known for Harry Potter, Emma Watson has linked her environmental advocacy with fashion sustainability.
As a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, she’s promoted eco-friendly brands and ethical clothing, including through her 2018 Vogue cover featuring sustainable designers.
She told Vogue Australia:
“We buy into this idea that fashion should cost the earth. It shouldn’t.”
Watson also supports initiatives like the Good On You app, which rates brands by their environmental impact.
3. Billie Eilish
Pop star Billie Eilish has been outspoken about climate anxiety and the music industry’s carbon footprint.
She told Vogue in 2021:
“I just wish people would care more. We could totally fix this if we all cared.”
She’s also organised climate-focused festivals like Overheated, bringing together activists, musicians, and sustainability experts.
2. Mark Ruffalo
Beyond the Hulk, Mark Ruffalo is a full-time activist. He co-founded the Solutions Project, which promotes 100% renewable energy, and has lobbied against fracking and fossil fuel subsidies.
Speaking at the People’s Climate March, Ruffalo declared:
“Clean energy is an American innovation story. We can lead the world.”
He frequently testifies before lawmakers and uses his platform to amplify Indigenous climate movements
1. Greta Thunberg
Though not an entertainer, Greta Thunberg has become one of the most influential voices in climate activism and regularly collaborates with artists and filmmakers.
At the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit, she gave her now-iconic speech:
“How dare you! You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words.”
Her “Fridays for Future” movement has inspired millions globally to protest for stronger climate policies, earning her multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominations.
