The program will cover about one hundred rare species in 30 countries around the world. Assistance is planned for a wide variety of representatives of wildlife — from mammals, birds, and amphibians to fish, invertebrates, and plants. The work will be conducted in various ecosystems — from marine depths to volcanic regions — with the participation of scientists, conservation organizations, local residents, and representatives of indigenous peoples. In the first phase, the project will invest 200 million dollars. Half of the amount will be allocated by the Bezos Earth Fund, with which DiCaprio was connected through his friendly relations with the Bezos family. Another 100 million dollars will be provided by Re:wild with the support of the actor himself, as well as the Age of Union and Todd Graves Family Foundation. The creators of the initiative emphasize that this is not about one-time grants, but about long-term funding for nature restoration programs. More than one hundred international and local partners will develop individual conservation strategies for each species, taking into account the specifics of particular regions. The Phoenix Species Project will also help countries fulfill their international commitments to biodiversity conservation. Among the project partners is the Reverse the Red Action Partnership, which helps identify priority species for restoration, while the scientific advisor will be the Species Survival Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature — the largest network of experts in this field in the world. For Leonardo DiCaprio, long known for his active environmental work, collaborating with one of the richest people on the planet opens up new opportunities for funding conservation initiatives. Now the main task is to ensure that this funding helps preserve species that are literally on the brink of extinction.