Africa is the world’s most rapidly urbanising continent. The conversion of forest land to urban spaces and agriculture is the most common and destructive cause of deforestation. Greenpop, an organisation based in Cape Town, is trying to find a solution.

Fortunately, Greenpop - an organisation ba...

Mbanda, a Bakaya tribesman, leads us expertly to where lowland gorillas were last seen, looks for subtle clues along the way. The Bakaya have incredible insight into these gorillas’ lives, but they didn’t always have a friendly relationship; they used to illegally kill them for bushmeat. The gori...

‘Mutinda’ is the transformational story of Kenya’s once most wanted Poacher, Mutinda Ndivo. After a life of killing treasured animals and running from the authorities, a decisive moment occurred that changed him forever. Mutinda is now an award-winning wildlife protector, working as a conservatio...

Grounded follows a group of researchers in western Montana as they discover that their main study species, the majestic golden eagle, is being unintentionally poisoned. Using GPS tracking, blood samples, and ballistics studies, they diligently work to find a solution and educate the public to sav...

The Marsican Brown Bear, an endangered endemic species, once thrived in the Central Apennines region. However, human interference has threatened their survival. This film follows the remaining bears and highlights Salviamo l’Orso’s efforts to protect them.

This is the story of the Greater Mahale ecosystem and its importance as a biodiversity hotspot. Mzee Bunengwa, a lifelong resident of Mahale, explains his connection with chimpanzees and his motivation to protect them. Butati, a professional guide in Mahale, shares his insights on chimpanzee cons...

In the aftermath of devastating wildfire seasons, a remarkable effort emerges to restore the scorched lands of British Columbia. This is a groundbreaking documentary project that showcases the intricate process of reforestation. From the resilient local communities to the dedicated tree planters,...

A captivating short film set in rural Ireland exploring the intricate connections between people and peatlands. Through the perspectives of Bernie, Tommy, and Caitlin, the film delves into the past, present, and future of the bog, unraveling the tensions that exist within. Beyond their role as a ...

Cocaine Hippos tells the story of a global struggle to protect over one hundred African hippopotamuses that live in the heart of Colombia’s most important river. Now declared an invasive species, this story brings together local and international conservationists, lawyers and local community memb...

Broken Wings is a unique documentary-music film that tells the untold story of bird poaching around the world. Imagine a world where forests are silent. Right now, millions of songbirds are caught every year, taking the magic from our forests. They’re then traded in huge bird markets and eventual...

This film is about the extraordinary journey of a family living deep in the wild of the Carpathian Mountains. Christoph and Barbara met in Romania, over a love of wolves, and continue breaking through local opposition with their passion and sheer determination to protect the Yellowstone of Europe...

In a community struggling with environmental challenges, Mrs. Diallo Oumou M. Keita, the executive director of JVE (Young Volunteer for the Environment), takes on the fight to protect the Baoulé biosphere reserve. The community reminisces about the importance of shea trees, which provided butter,...

“A New Path for the Velebit Mountains” is a captivating 15-minute documentary by Emmanuel Rondeau, telling the story of rewilding in this beautiful part of Croatia.
The documentary focuses on the efforts of the Rewilding Velebit team and the gradual resurgence in the area’s spectacular wildlife. ...

For over three decades, Dr. John Morse has used the gorgeous streams and rivers around the Highlands Biological Field Station as an outdoor laboratory to educate future scientists and professionals about how aquatic insects can be used to keep water systems, and ultimately us, healthy. Now in his...

'47 Million Bees' is the story of biologist Paola Vecino and her work to preserve the native Iberian honey bee in Spain. Paola has spent her life studying and working with bees and now heads up the 'Smart Green Bees' project. Collaborating with bee keepers across the country, the project is set t...

In the verdant embrace of Nucșoara, Romania’s ancient beech trees stand as silent witnesses to history, unique wildlife, and a community’s resilience. Meet a rich ensemble of characters who echo the forest’s multifaceted ecosystem; from the mayor who found healing through these woodlands, to the ...

Changing local livelihoods one tree at a time on a journey to restore the European Yellowstone. Yellowstone is one of the most famous national parks in the world, hailed as a major conservation success story, founded almost 150 years ago. But is it possible to create a new national park of a Yell...

The Niger Delta is home to the third largest mangrove ecosystem in the world, but following the discovery of oil in 1956, the area has been plagued by oil extraction. Activist Martha Agbani has dedicated her life to restoring the local environment.

Cool Earth is determined to look after rainforests.
Rainforests are one of the most complex ecosystems in the world. They’re not only home to millions of unique animal and plant species - but they also help maintain our planet’s water cycle.

Indigenous communities have been living in harmony wit...

Britain’s iconic oak trees have a reputation for supporting biodiversity, but a changing climate is making them increasingly susceptible to threats from pests and diseases. Professor Rob Jackson a biological scientist at the University of Reading led a pioneering research project PuRpOsE: Protect...

In Montana, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have been working for generations to restore and preserve the biodiversity on their reservation that includes their tribal wilderness in the Mission Mountain Range. Comprising less than 5% of the population, Indigenous people care for 80% of...

Olya Kaskevich is dedicated to saving Polesia along with 49 other activists who paddle through meanders of Pripyat river in their canoes. Now more than ever, the delicate balance of this pristine area, named Europe's Amazon, is threatened with the plan for the construction of a canal 25 times the...