Resource Type: Animations

My first full animation is now live on YouTube!

Sustainability, often overwhelming and misunderstood, is crucial to understand for the journey ahead.

This animation explores the history of sustainability, defining its essence, significance, and provides a roadmap for a sustainable future.

Through key historical events and dates, we track our progress, while the current path reveals risks, opportunities, and a new horizon.

The future is in our hands. As the first generation facing severe climate change, we hold the power to effectively combat the harshest of impacts.

Link to the animation can be found below in the comments section.

The animation is suitable for children and adults – enjoy.

If you enjoy the animation, please ‘like’ and ‘share’ for a wider reach.

Special thanks to Gareth Axford for bringing this animation to life. If you’re in need of an animator for your projects, Gareth comes highly recommended – a choice you won’t regret!

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/o4R2ongm4Qg?si=RkIWBO1FxMWkNScz

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7361036138272165890

We’re not just making choices for ourselves—we’re shaping the world others will live in.

This snippet is a powerful reminder: we must learn to live in a way that leaves room for future generations to thrive. Whether in business, governance, or daily habits, every decision leaves a mark.
What kind of mark are we leaving?

While sustainability gained global attention, we simultaneously lost 18% of the Amazon, increased carbon emissions by 90%, and added 30 million more cars to UK roads.

Perhaps most alarming: nearly a third of known species face extinction.

This short clip reveals the urgency behind the numbers.

From the Brundtland Report in 1987 to the Paris Agreement in 2015, this journey of global cooperation shaped the sustainability frameworks we rely on today.

Landmark events like the Earth Summit, the Kyoto Protocol, and the launch of the SDGs have defined the international response to climate change and sustainable development.

This snippet highlights the moments that continue to shape our future.

Stay tuned for more insights into the global evolution of sustainability!

Snippet 07 from My Upcoming Animation

The rise of the circular economy gave new meaning to how we view waste — and inspired a wave of public action in the UK through recycling.

By the 1980s, sustainability had evolved into a global conversation, marked by the release of the World Conservation Strategy.

This short preview captures that pivotal shift.

In 1970, public concern sparked the first Earth Day. Just two years later, the UN held its first conference on the human environment.

Yet as awareness grew, so did overconsumption — with cheaper production, easier transport, and soaring waste.

This snippet explores how our throwaway culture began to challenge planetary limits.

Follow for the full release and more insights on sustainability in context.

Snippet 05 from Our Upcoming Animation

It wasn’t until 1967 that scientists were able to model Earth’s changing climate and the predictions were alarming.

Keep an eye on my socials for the full release and follow for more insights on the road to sustainability!

Back in 1896, scientists already warned us about carbon emissions.

Here’s a snippet from our upcoming animation that traces the roots of climate change.

Coming Soon!

Explore how our industrial past shaped today’s climate future. This upcoming animation explores the historical journey from fossil fuel reliance to the urgent need for sustainable solutions and more.

Stay informed. Stay inspired.

Here is a second snippet from my upcoming Dr Sustainability Animation on sustainability!

Stay tuned in on all my platforms to see the full animation!