How to Live on Earth
How to Live on Earth
THE WORLD'S GREATEST "HOW TO" VIDEO
A hopeful feature documentary produced by Open Planet Studios in association with the Villars Institute and Silvania, that explores how humans can work with nature, not against it — and what becomes possible when nature thrives, and so do we.
How to Live on Earth is more than a film. It is a catalyst for learning and action — helping educators and leaders across generations understand the systems shaping our world, see where change is possible and take action for planetary health.
WATCH THE FILM | THE “HOW TO” QUESTIONS | TAKE ACTION | FOR SCHOOLS & EDUCATORS
WATCH THE FILM
Join the YouTube Premiere on 20 September
THE “HOW TO” QUESTIONS
Go deeper into three questions at the heart of How to Live on Earth through short films, expert perspectives and learning resources.
How to Value Nature | Xiye Bastida
Rethink how we understand, protect, and restore the living world.
How to Feed the Future | Sam Kass
Discover how food systems can nourish people while working with nature.
How to Feel Human | Dan O'Neill
Reflect on connection, responsibility, wellbeing, and what it means to live wisely.
TAKE ACTION
BRING IT INTO YOUR SCHOOL & CLASSROOM
Host a screening, start a dialogue or use the film and learning resources with students, teachers and communities.
BUILD YOUR SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP
Develop the mindset and skills to see the bigger picture, understand connections and lead meaningful systems change.
LEARN & TEACH WITH ÆTHER
Explore sustainability, planetary boundaries and systems thinking with our AI learning assistant — ask questions, develop learning guides and deepen your understanding.
SHARE YOUR PERSPECTIVE
Develop and publish your ideas through the Villars Review — and discover fresh perspectives from others through articles and opinion pieces.
EXPLORE INVASIVE SPECIES
Discover how invasive species can transform entire ecosystems — and explore the connections between biodiversity, people and place.
CREATE YOUR OWN FILM
Use Open Planet’s open-source footage to create to create and share your own story about the challenges and solutions that matter to you.
FOR SCHOOLS & EDUCATORS
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