Movie actor Leonardo DiCaprio said it was an honor to meet Greta Thunberg and call her "leader of the times".

"In human history, sometimes strong voices have been heard at key moments and in such transformations, but Greta Thunberg has become the leader of our time," Leonardo DiCaprio posted. on Instagram on November 2, with a picture taken with 16-year-old Swedish activist.

The Oscar-winning actor, who is also a prominent environmental campaigner, said Thunberg's message was a wake-up call for world leaders to end their time of not taking action for the environment. school.

"History will evaluate what we do today to ensure that future generations can enjoy life on this planet, which we always take for granted so we don't appreciate it," DiCaprio added. .

The 44-year-old film actor said he is optimistic about the future because of Thunberg and young environmental activists like her. "She and I have pledged to support each other, hoping to protect a brighter future for our planet," DiCaprio said.

Greta Thunberg became famous globally last year, after dropping out of school to protest on the environment outside the Swedish parliament every Friday. Her movement then spread throughout the country, attracting millions of students to participate.

The child environmental activist continued to make headlines around the world by speaking at the United Nations on Monday, accusing adults and world leaders of depriving children of childhood and endangering children. future of the younger generation when not taking action against climate change.

Thunberg's opinion was supported by many people but there were many opinions that her message was extreme, disrupting the fight against climate change, hiding other environmental challenges and sowing. bewilderment.