Without a doubt, climate change is one of the biggest threats we face as a society. Since 1972, at the Stockholm Conference, environmental problems were already on the agenda. Now, in 2021, the problem continues (and increases), drawing the attention of the great world leaders, who debate until November 12th, at COP 26, the review of countries' contributions to temperature reduction by 1.5°Ç until 2030.
"The last 8 years were the hottest on record and the trend is for this to get worse if nothing is done", he points out Gustavo Loiola, Professor of Innovation and Sustainability at ISAE Escola de Negócios and President of Latin America and the Caribbean of the UN PRME (Principles for Responsible Executive Education). “Watching documentaries on sustainability serve, mainly, to have a vision of the whole and, with that, we start to become more aware of what is happening all over the planet”, he adds.
Check out 4 tips from the documentary specialist on sustainability-related topics:
breaking barriers
breaking barriers addresses a scientific discovery that humanity is pushing Planet Earth beyond the limits that have kept it stable for 10,000 years since the beginning of civilization. “The documentary brings a very educational, scientific and clear approach to the importance of reviewing our production and consumption models, in order to prioritize the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement”, explains Loiola. Available on Netflix.
Fertile soil
This documentary narrated by Woody Harrelson tells the story of a revolutionary group of activists, scientists, farmers and politicians who unite in a global movement called “Regenerative Agriculture”, which aims to balance our climate, replenish our vast water supply and feed the world. Available on Netflix.
Paradise on Fire
In September 2018, a fire broke out in California near the town of Paradise. Over the course of a few hours, the bonfire turned into the country's deadliest wildfire in over a century. Through first-hand footage of the disaster and interviews with survivors and responders, the documentary reconstructs the survival stories of that day. Available on Netflix.
The Little Big Farm
With the desire to live in better harmony with nature and give their dog an outdoor life, the Chesters move from Los Angeles to help run a farm for eight years along with a volunteer team and workers. “They transformed an inhospitable habitat into a fully functional environment, recovering flora and fauna biodiversity. I like this documentary because it brings an optimistic view of how to regenerate ecosystems”, concludes Gustavo Loiola. Available at GlobePlay.
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