Hollywood actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio has endorsed an initiative by Armenia and Colombia to protect endangered wildlife and plant species, approved at the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17).

The initiative involves the creation of the Coalition of Action to Recover Endangered Species (CARES), an international coalition aimed at restoring populations of threatened animals and plants, according to Sputnik Armenia.

DiCaprio stressed the importance of rebuilding endangered species populations and coordinating funding to support conservation efforts.

The initiative calls for coordinating more than $500 million in funding over five years to help achieve these goals.

The coalition is intended to strengthen international cooperation and mobilize resources for the recovery of endangered species.