Leonardo's Oscar acceptance Speech had a strong message for Our Planet

The 88th Annual Academy Awards have proved to be very lucky for handsome hunk Leonardo DiCaprio. After being nominated five times at the Oscars, Leo finally managed to grab home the coveted gold trophy for Best Actor for his role in 'The Revenant'.

Applauds and whistles knew no bound when the actors' name was announced.

When Leo graced the stage to accept his award, he made sure to acknowledge and thank everyone for his victory.

Here's what he said:

DiCaprio said of director Alejandro Irritu, who became the first back to back directing winner since Joseph Mankiewicz in 1949 and 1950, "As the history of Cinema unfolds, you have forged your way into history these past two years. What an unbelievable talent you are. Thank You, to you and Chivo for creating a transcendent cinematic experience for all of us."

He thanked those who helped him at every stage in his career, including director Martin Scorsese for "teaching me so much about the cinematic form."

DiCaprio also thanked his parents: "None of this would be possible without you," he said.

DiCaprio then connected his film to climate change and said, "Making 'The Revenant' was about man's relationship to the natural world," he said, noting that "climate change is real. It is happening right now. Our production needed to move to the southern tip of this planet just to be able to find snow," he said, calling 2015 "the hottest year in recorded history". It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species. Let us not take this planet for granted. I do not take tonight for granted," he concluded.

(Compiled by: Priyanka Chauhan)

Watch the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyp_DVgT260