People who had worked and are working in the field of environment
- Jane Goodall
Profession: Primatologist, Ethologist, and Anthropologist
A pioneer in the study of chimpanzee behavior, Jane Goodall is a British ethologist, known for her exceptionally detailed and long-term research on the chimpanzees of Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania. She has written a number of books and articles about various aspects of her work and one of the, is “In the Shadow of Man” (1971). She summarized her years of observation in The Chimpanzees of Gombe: Patterns of Behavior (1986). She has nearly devoted 60 years of life to protect chimpanzees from extinction as well as encourage local communities to work for the well-being of animals and their habitat.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Goodall
To learn more about works, visit https://www.janegoodall.org/
- David Suzuki
Profession: Scientist, Broadcaster, Author, and Environmental activist
David Suzuki is a Japanese Canadian, known for ability to make scientific and environmental issues relatable to the public. His television series ‘The Nature of Things with David Suzuki’ is famous all around the globe. He has also published hundreds of articles and penned several regular newspaper columns as well as published more than 50 books, most of them about genetics or ecological sciences. One of his popular textbook is ‘An Introduction to Genetic Analysis (1976; with Anthony J.F. Griffiths)’ He also advocated for preserving environment and has founded David Suzuki Foundation. He is recipient of the United Nations Environment Programme Medal (1985).
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Suzuki
To learn more about his works, visit https://davidsuzuki.org/
- Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States (1901–09) and a writer, naturalist, and soldier. He even won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1906 for mediating an end to the Russo-Japanese War (1904–05). In June 1902, the National Reclamation Act (dedicated to large-scale irrigation projects in the American West) became the first major legislative achievement of his presidency. Of all Roosevelt's achievements, he was proudest of his work in the conservation of natural resources and extending federal protection to land and wildlife.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt
Website: https://www.theodoreroosevelt.org/
- Leonardo DiCaprio
Profession: Actor, Film producer, Environmentalist
Besides being an Academy Award winner actor, Leonardo DiCaprio is working for the betterment of the environment as well. He has produced the documentary film, “The 11th Hour”, about the environmental state of the Earth, which included input from politicians, scientists, and environmental activists. Similarly, he also serves on the board of the World Wildlife Fund, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and International Fund for Animal Welfare and Global Green USA. Some of his famous movies The Aviator (2004), Blood Diamond (2006), The Depad (2006), Revolutionary Road (2008), Inception (2010), Django Unchained (2012), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), The Revenant (2015) for which he won an Academy Award and a BAFTA award for Best Actor in a leading role and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_DiCaprio
To learn more about his works, visit https://leonardodicaprio.com/
- Mark Ruffalo
Profession: Actor, Producer, Climate Justice and Renewable Energy Advocate.
Despite being one of the original avenger, i.e. Hulk in Marvel movies, Mark Ruffalo is a real life superhero when it comes to environment conservation. He founded the clean water organization Water Defense in 2010. He decided to become an environmental activist a decade ago, when energy companies threatened to frack for natural gas near his farm in New York State. He also criticizes politicians for warmongering, economic inequity, and various other issues. The movie ‘Dark Waters’ shaped his environment activism and speaks at anti-fracking rallies, protests pipelines, and campaigns for the Green New Deal.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Ruffalo
- Steve Irwin
Profession: Zookeeper, Conservationist, Television Personality, Wildlife Expert and Environmentalist
Steve Irwin was a wildlife expert and conservation enthusiast who truly loved the animals he worked with, who was popularly known as ‘Crocodile Hunter.’ In his television series, he led his viewers on recklessly close encounters with deadly and usually endangered animals in Australia’s Outback and later in the jungles of Asia and Africa. In September 2006, he had a tragic death after being stung by a venomous stingray. However, his family carried on his legacy and have realized his dream of fueling conservation efforts around the world. The Irwin family continues to educate people about wildlife and the importance of conservation.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Irwin
Website: https://www.australiazoo.com.au/
- Greta Thunberg
Profession: Environmental Activist
Greta Thunberg is an 18-year-old activist from Sweden and has become one of the world's best known climate campaigners. She stad protesting outside the Swedish parliament in 2018, when she was 15, holding the sign "School Strike for Climate", to pressure the government to meet carbon emissions targets. She has inspired millions of people including young people around the world to voice their concerns about climate change. In 2019, she was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, a winner of the 2019 Right Livelihood Award in Sweden, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greta_Thunberg
Website: https://fridaysforfuture.org/
- Wangari Maathai
Profession: Kenyan social, environmental, and political activist
Wangari Maathai was a Kenyan politician and environmental activist who was awarded the 2004 Nobel Prize for Peace, becoming the first Black African woman to win a Nobel Prize. She served as its chairman from at National Council of Women in Kenya (1981-1987) and introduced the idea of community-based tree planting. She founded the Green Belt Movement focusing on reducing poverty and conserving the environment via planting trees. She has also worked in the field democracy, human rights, and environmental conservation. She addressed the UN several times, speaking on behalf of women during the 5-year review of the Earth Summit and serving on the Commission for Global Governance and the Commission on the Future. She died on September 25, 2011.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wangari_Maathai
Website: https://www.greenbeltmovement.org/wangari-maathai
- Elon Musk
Profession: Entrepreneur and Business Magnate
Popularly known for chief executive officer of the electric car manufacturer Tesla, Elon Musk is an American entrepreneur who cofounded the electronic-payment firm PayPal and formed SpaceX, maker of launch vehicles and spacecraft. He is one of today’s most prominent influencers when it comes to climate issues. He focuses on eliminating subsidies and implementing a tax on companies that spew greenhouse gases like C02 into the atmosphere. Similarly, Tesla, has played a significant role in his own efforts to eliminate the need for fossil fuels and help with sustainability. He has revolutionize transportation both on Earth, through electric car maker Tesla and in space, via rocket producer SpaceX.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk
Website: https://www.tesla.com/
- Jeff Bezos
Profession: Entrepreneur, Media Proprietor, Investor, and Computer Engineer
Jeff Bezos is the founder of both Amazon, the world's largest retailer, and space exploration company Blue Origin. With an estimated net worth of $177 billion, he is the richest person in the world. In 2013, he also purchased The Washington Post. His $10 billion commitment to address the globe’s climate crisis is regarded as one of the world’s most ambitious philanthropic projects. The cash will go towards the conservation of nature in biodiversity hotspots such as the Congo Basin, the tropical Andes and the Pacific Ocean.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos
Website: https://www.bezosexpeditions.com/