Billionaires vs Extinction: A New Era in Conservation? Leonardo DiCaprio's Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund have launched the Phoenix Species Project, a $200 million initiative to recover 100 endangered species.
The project's commitment is not only the largest single philanthropic effort of its kind but also a departure from traditional grant based funding models.
The involvement of Jeff Bezos, one of the world's most powerful tech moguls, raises questions about his motivations for conservation efforts.