What if the stories we watch, play and share could help shape a better future? The 2026 Hollywood Climate Summit explored how film, TV, gaming and music can make climate action feel more relevant, hopeful and irresistible. By Daniel Simons
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By connecting companies with circular-economy businesses that can eliminate waste at its source, the Australian venture Circuiti is turning discarded materials into opportunities for savings, innovation and smarter operations. By Daniel Vlahek
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As rising seas and extreme weather reshape communities worldwide, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are on the frontlines of climate change despite contributing least to the crisis. By Daniel Vlahek
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When markets and policy fall short, innovation often starts at the community level. Social collectives like Melbourne’s Food Collective are reimagining food systems through local collaboration, flexible networks, and shared value creation. By Daniel Vlahek
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Fast fashion, food waste, and construction all reveal how much our economy relies on disposable habits.
The circular economy asks us to choose wisely, value more, and put human well-being and planetary health at the centre of economic life. By Daniel Vlahek
As landfills reach capacity, the circular economy offers a smarter way forward—reusing, repairing, and rebuilding. By Daniel Vlahek
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Life Cycle Thinking helps us understand the full impact of products and how they interact with society and nature. Applying this mindset is essential for a circular economy and a regenerative future. By Daniel Vlahek
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As climate change threatens island resorts, destinations like the Torres Strait, Maldives and Tuvalu are adapting through activism, innovation, and digital preservation. By Alexi Freeman
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As cities expand, wildlife is adapting in surprising ways—peregrine falcons nest on skyscrapers, ibises scavenge urban scraps, and microbes evolve to digest plastic. But as urban sprawl displaces countless species, rewilding offers a path to symbiotic coexistence. By Alexi Freeman
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Through the work of 11 regenerative artists, this exhibition invites us us to reconsider our perspectives on material sustainability and explore how creativity can contribute to ecological healing. By Alexi Freeman
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Communities are tackling rising temperatures with the powerful impact of tiny forests. These small, dense patches of native plants cool urban areas, restore biodiversity, and enhance well-being. By Berenice Chong
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Did you know that food waste occurs at every stage of the supply chain? Around 25% of produce never even leaves the farm, with logistical issues and market fluctuations seeing edible produce land on the garbage pile. Then there are supermarkets... By Hudson Brown
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Paul Goodenough, Emmy-nominated writer and producer, is on a mission to save the planet. From founding Rewriting Extinction to launching Rewired.Earth, he’s using the power of storytelling to protect species and reshape the global economy. By Daniel Simons
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Community only grows stronger when people feel at home. First Hike Project achieves this by taking young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds on day hikes and overnight camping trips throughout the Australian wilderness. Surrounded by a peaceful setting, the easygoing conversation helps to form lasting bonds. By Hudson Brown
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Meet the tiny yet mighty Asian shore crab on Melbourne’s shores. Learn about its impact as an invasive species and how citizen science programs like PestWatch! empower volunteers to help researchers monitor its spread. Dive in to the world of citizen science and its global significance. By Daniel Vlahek
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Discover why two leading Australian circular fashion brands, Arnsdorf and A.BCH, are closing their doors in 2024. Explore the journey of these pioneers and what it means for the future of sustainable fashion. By Nikki Stefanoff
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In a world grappling with the environmental toll of industries like textiles, Jessie French is riding the crest of a green movement harnessing algae for sustainable fabrication materials, propelling us towards a post-petrochemical future. By Alexi Freeman
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Global Citizen's mission to end poverty by 2030 is making waves. Read how they're catalysing change worldwide. Discover the power of collective action and impactful change. By Daniel Simons
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When it comes to tackling society’s most wicked challenges, some people are ‘dreamers’ and some people are ‘doers.’ For Katie Patrick, the author of ‘How to Save The World,’ dreaming, is doing.
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Competitions are magnets for change. Firstly, and most importantly, they change the public perception about what’s possible. They also incentivise risk takers to push boundaries, motivate global investment, and result in enormous amounts of press - often for projects or solutions that may otherwise not receive much coverage. A well designed competition can also lead to a raft of new and innovative ideas and give rise to entire industries and ecosystems - before and after the prize goal has been achieved.
Words by Daniel Simons
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