The partnership reflects Open Planet’s dedication to advancing the global agenda for sustainable development and environmental stewardship and follows its recent recognition as winner of the 2024 MIP SDG Innovation Award.
As a member of the UN SDG Media Compact, Open Planet joins a prestigious network of over 400 organisations – including its founding partner, Studio Silverback – leveraging media and communication platforms to promote awareness and mobilise action towards achieving the SDGs by 2030.
"Joining the SDG Media Compact is an exciting milestone in our mission to exponentially grow the volume and diversity of credible, compelling stories about our planet. By joining forces with the UN and fellow Compact members, we hope to catalyse meaningful action towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, while also tackling collective challenges such as disinformation and barriers to storytelling."
— Emily Renshaw-Smith, Executive Director of Operations for Open Planet
Open Planet brings to the SDG Media Compact its fast-growing, open-source library of world-class, scientifically accurate footage and data visualisations – free to use for educational and impact storytelling. A visionary resource for communicators worldwide, Open Planet is working to democratise high-quality content, disseminate accurate information, and foster partnerships that contribute to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
“We are delighted to see Open Planet join the ranks of the UN SDG Media Compact. Their freely accessible content library is an exciting tool for spreading awareness of the SDGs, as well as enabling the dissemination of diverse perspectives on environmental challenges and the production of impactful storytelling by those affected by environmental issues. We have no doubt that their participation in the Compact will be beneficial to other Members and will support Open Planet in the fulfillment of its crucial mission.”
— Francyne Harrigan, Chief of Sustainable Development for the UN Department of Global Communications
For further information, media enquiries or interview requests, please reach out to the Open Planet team: enquiries@openplanet.org.
United Nations Development Programme
We’re proud to have collaborated with the UNDP on a new film for COP16, using footage from the Open Planet library to showcase global biodiversity and call for urgent action to safeguard our future for people and planet.
Together for the Ocean
Powerful ocean footage from our library features alongside climate activist Brianna Fruean in this short film to launch a global campaign #ForTheOcean – accelerating action towards protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030.
WWF
In this short explainer film by WWF, content from the Open Planet library brings to life the story of nature’s tipping points and what’s at stake if we tip the balance of our planet’s vital systems.
Planetary Guardians
New York Climate Week 2024 welcomed the launch of the first ever Planetary Health Check report by the Planetary Guardians, where compelling footage from our library helped bring to life inspiring stories of hope from Xiye Bastida, Farwiza Farhan, Dr. Jane Goodall and President Juan Manuel Santos.