Jane Fonda, Mark Ruffalo and Billie Eilish are among those honoured by The Independent's Climate 100

In the entertainment world, actress Jane was praised for her Fire Drill Fridays and ongoing campaigns for the protection of the Amazon, while Mark was celebrated for his anti-fracking campaigning and co-founding The Solutions Project, and Billie

was honoured for mobilising her fanbase through Eco Villages at her shows around the world, as well as the OVERHEATED climate summit, making sustainability part of the live music experience.

In addition, actor and UN Ambassador Don Cheadle made the list in honour of his advocay for vulnerable communities through initiatives such as The Sentry, and Arnold Schwarzenegger earned a place thanks to his Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative, which aims to "terminate pollution".

In the music world, Sting was also recognised for his advocacy for the Amazon, using his music to campaign for rainforest protection and helping to raise millions, while Groove Armada's Andy Cato was celebrated thanks to Wildfarmed, a regenerative farming initiative.

Geordie Greig, Editor-in-Chief, The Independent. said: "For nearly four decades, uncovering the critical issues surrounding climate change has been at the heart of The Independent's journalism. With Climate 100, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of those who are leading the way in tackling one of the most urgent challenges of our time. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to informing and inspiring action through stories that drive real change for the planet."

Jane, 87, previously insisted it is "up to us" to make changes to tackle the climate crisis because it will be "too late" for the next generation.

She said at the Tribeca Film Festival: "We are animals, let us not forget. We depend on the ocean and the forests for oxygen, for food. I mean, even dogs don't s*** in their own kennel. And we're in our kennel and taking a lot down with us in the process. We have to stop it. It's all connected.

"Those of us who are alive right now in this decade, it's up to us (to make a change) because when we go it'll be too late. We're the ones who can make the difference. Let's not, when history is written, be the ones that were staying at home and rearranging the china."