After days of marching for climate change awareness in Manhattan, DiCaprio, 39, was honored for his philanthropic efforts Sunday. World Wildlife Fund CEO and President Carter Roberts presented the actor with the Global Citizen Award, calling him the voice that "Mother Nature needs," Variety is reporting.

"Now what does that say about us that we care so deeply about growing our own economy and yet do so little to protect our only home?" DiCaprio asked in his acceptance speech, which discussed his beliefs on the importance of recognizing environmental issues. "Less than three percent of all philanthropic giving goes toward protecting and preserving our environment.

That's ridiculous. And a fraction of that three percent goes to protecting our oceans, which is the foundation of all life on this planet."

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation’s Mission:

Dedicated to protecting Earth’s last wild places and implementing solutions that create a harmonious relationship between humanity and the natural world.