Television Trust for the Environment
Environmental NGO, UK.
Award Motivation
For its contribution to the dissemination of vital information for the protection and defense of the environment.
Television for the Environment (TVE) is a UK-registered charity founded in 1984 by the United Nations Environment Programme, WWF-UK, and Central Independent Television (now part of ITV). The organisation uses the power of storytelling to drive real-world change for a more sustainable future and has one of the world's largest libraries of copyright-cleared environmental films.
TVE works with filmmakers and partners worldwide to run media projects, make films and work to promote effective, evidence-based storytelling about environmental issues. The organisation's series includes Earth Report on the Global Environment and Life on the Edge on globalisation, both broadcast on BBC World News and two YouTube series by young filmmakers. The organisation works with 49 partner organisations in 41 countries across Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America & the Caribbean – including three Partners in China, one in Korea and five in India. Their films have reached hundreds of millions of viewers through broadcasts on major networks like BBC World News, online platforms like YouTube, and event screenings. TVE work with local partners to ensure our content resonates with diverse audiences, from policymakers to grassroots communities.
LAUREATE VIDEOS
Television Trust for the Environment Award Announcement