There are storytellers who have used movies, documentaries and series as a tool to spread the word about the need to save the environment. To seek more knowledge around this subject, discovery+’s content library gives you access to a wide range of environmentally themed documentaries or movies, that lets you immerse into the greatest works, enlightening you about our planet:
This captivating documentary majorly focusses on the timeline of the plastic pollution crisis. Exposing the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and false solution of plastic recycling, the documentary highlights the excessive environmental damage that it causes along with the human rights abuse that occurs throughout its production. This life-changing documentary shines light upon one of the most pressing environmental issue, making it a must watch on World Environment Day.
This docu-series explores the polar regions, capturing their wonders before global warming changes them forever. Unlike some of Attenborough’s other documentaries, Frozen Planet focuses on a particular area of the planet – the Arctic and Antarctic, discovering how the polar regions transform throughout the year, and how the animals who live there are equipped to survive the harshest of habitats. This series is sure to transport you to the Ice capped areas with its ground-breaking footage and spectacular cinematography while emphasizing the effects of global warming on these fragile regions
The Earthshot Prize is intended to look forward to solutions for a brighter future on Planet Earth. Joined by Sir David Attenborough, Prince William investigates the five missions of the award and introduces the finalists for its first ever year.
This documentary is a forecast into the imaginary future of India if we continue our current path and remain ignorant. It gives us glimpses into what damage climatic changes can bring upon us if we do not take responsible steps towards safeguarding our environment. It unravels the potential danger of uncontrolled environmental degradation and serves as a much-needed wakeup call. This World Environment Day, India 2050 will urge you to take your first step towards being a responsible citizen.
The show focusses on people around the world who gathered to take part in clean-ups in parks and beaches at an event called the “Great Global Clean-up”. It features Zac Efron and Zach King with some local superstars and people from all over the world who lend a helping hand and clean as much waste as possible with an aim to collect a hundred billion pieces of trash worldwide. With innovations in recycling and next-level waste management, these superstars are making a global impact with their local efforts. Whilst urging you to self-reflect, it is sure to top your watchlist on World Environment Day!