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Channels for Change – May 2023 Edition

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.

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Netflix & Change - September 2022 Edition

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.

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Netflix & Change - August 2022 Edition

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.

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Netflix & Change - July 2022 Edition

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.

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Netflix & Change - June 2022 Edition

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.

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Netflix & Change - May 2022 Edition

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.

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Netflix & Change - April 2022 Edition

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! 🌍

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Netflix & Change – March 2022 Edition

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.

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Netflix & Change - January 2022 Edition

The most appalling and dangerous threat to wild elephants is the ever-present risk of being brutally killed for their ivory tusks. This is the story that The Ivory Game attempts to tell, highlighting the ongoing devastation of the world's elephant population to supply the ivory market and international efforts to stop that destruction.

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Netflix & Change - October 2021 Edition

The topic of sustainability and animal meat-based diets is inextricably linked. And while the diverse discussion around what we consume has been documented for some time now, a significant change has been long overdue. October’s Netflix & Change is focused on a specific story that tackles exactly this.

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