You've likely heard the saying "Go where the wind takes you". But for one individual, these words were taken to heart and transformed into action. In this month's Channels for Change, we follow Jerrie de Kop, a professional kitesurfer bringing awareness to the ecological dangers the Kilimanjaro area faces, in the documentary ‘Follow the Wind’.

Dive into the captivating world of lion conservation with Simon Naylor, the conservation manager at Phinda Private Game Reserve, in &Beyond's thought-provoking podcast series, 'Leave Our World a Better Place.' Simon's extensive experience as a conservation manager at Phinda Private Game Reserve for over 16 years offers valuable insights into the challenges and successes of preserving lion populations across Africa and Asia.

The Hidden Tiger explores how the shocking number of captive tigers in the United States is linked to a decreasing number of tigers in the wild. The documentary reveals the impact of unregulated breeding and mistreatment of these apex predators that are exploited for mere roadside entertainment.

This month’s Channels for Change edition takes you on a journey through the history and environmental struggles of the Kowie River in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Gain a deeper understanding of social and environmental justice while immersing yourself in the powerful narrative of this precious river's past and present.

Home to more wildlife than any other wetland on earth, the ever-changing Okavango Delta is certainly an intriguing setting for a classic wildlife documentary. Its wildlife are bound together by this place that they call home and in this month’s binge, we follow the stories of the prides, the packs, and the herds of this amazing land.

The Black Mermaid follows Zandile Ndhlovu, the eponymous pre-Disney mermaid from South Africa, as she shares her love for the ocean and why it inspired her to try to create the same passion in her community. In African folklore, the ocean is a formidable and dangerous force that is not to be trifled with. While many South Africans live in close proximity to the ocean, few Black South Africans can swim and even fewer view the sea as a place of pleasurable pastime.

On Dream Greener, a community-based podcast focused on sustainability and climate heroes, Kamea Chayne hosts Sinegugu Zukulu, a passionate advocate for rural development, ecotourism, agriculture, and youth empowerment. Sinegugu uses this platform to discuss the threats to land security and the significance of indigenous cultures in protecting South Africa’s Pondoland on the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape.

Climbing temperatures, extreme weather conditions, ice caps melting, and sea levels rising. This month’s focus for Channels for Change, The Climate Planet Film, is about how our world’s climate has been disrupted significantly by various factors. This documentary captures one of the greatest political, economical and technological challenges of today, and we’re not out of the woods yet.

This month, we’re feeling inspired by the visually stimulating and thought-provoking masterpiece that is HUMAN. If your New Year’s Resolution includes making the world a better place, there’s no better way to start than with the January edition of Channels for Change, which will be sure to broaden your horizon and inspire action.

For this edition of Channels for Change, we follow the team at Shamwari Game Reserve with the 13-part docu-series Shamwari Untamed. The series highlights the responsible tourism efforts of Shamwari Game Reserve, including all the amazing conservation work that they do, particularly that of protecting their rhino population. 🦏

For this edition of Channels for Change, we’ve absorbed the words of travel writer Holly Tuppen and discovered more than anticipated: how to travel with a purpose. Let’s go on a sustainable journey by book! 📚

For this month’s Channels for Change, we are looking at The Last Tourist, a documentary that has no qualms about placing the often devastating effects of tourism front and centre, along with straightforward solutions.

Birders is a short yet impactful documentary about birders from the United States of America and Mexico who navigate, narrate and advocate for the conservation and preservation of the Rio Grande delta. In preparation for the celebration of World Migratory Bird Day on the 8th of October, Viatu invites you, from the comfort of your couch of course, to explore the wonderful world of birders.

Agriculture is not only one of the world's largest industries but also one of the most destructive. Even so, there are those who have new hope that farming can go a different route. A breath of fresh air, the award-winning and critically acclaimed feature documentary, The Biggest Little Farm, invites viewers to learn more about regenerative agriculture and what it means to inspire a community.

Described as a time-lapse journey showcasing the “magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi”, Fantastic Fungi invites us to be curious about an aspect of the natural world that is often overlooked. Through the eyes of fungi-enthusiasts, including renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, viewers are shown the extent to which our world relies on fungi.

Brave Blue World is an expository documentary that highlights the reality of the global water crisis caused by climate change and the impact of human behaviour. In support of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on 17 June, we look at a documentary that advocates for a sustainability centred approach when it comes to clean and safe water for all.

Directed by Matt D’Avella, this documentary zooms in on modern-day overconsumption and the environmental, social and psychological effects of compulsive consumerism. To turn things around, The Minimalists, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, are on a mission to help people live meaningful lives by reminding them of what’s really important.

Directed by Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell, and narrated by actor and environmental activist Woody Harrelson, Kiss The Ground traces the history of mankind’s relationship with the Earth and its dependence on soil for sustenance. In preparation for Earth Day on April 22nd, we’re delving into stories about how to best aid our planet. Let’s dig in! 🌍

In preparation for World Water Day on March 22nd, we’re deep diving into stories about the future of our oceans. Mission Blue chronicles a particularly interesting one; the life’s work of legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle. She dedicated her academic career to canvassing uncharted territories for seaweed, and her attention is now on championing preservation of the seas.

There are two stories behind every photograph: the story of what was being captured, and the story of capturing it. Tales by Light focuses on the latter, documenting the wild, often dangerous journeys of world-class photographers as they set out to capture their beautiful images.