Documenting the transition to net-zero with photography. A long-term photography project called Net-Zero Transition bij Simone Tramonte.

A new short documentary series focussing on global businesses who are prioritizing climate change innovation.

A radical Prescription for long-term thinking in the book ‘The Good Ancestor’ by Roman Krznaric. Philosopher and co-founder of the School of Life, Krznaric sees short-term thinking as the root of our problems today. The future generation is not taken into account due to this, thus suffering hugely from shortsighted decisions today. A major problem this pertains to is of course climate change.

Time to look beyond our current economic models - causing massive inequality and destruction of our environment- in the book: ‘’Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist’’. The bestseller is written by Kate Raworth, an economist ‘focused on making economics fit for 21st century realities.’

Documentary All that Breathes by director Shaunak Sen has recently hit the cinemas.

Now streaming on Netflix is the documentary In Her Hands by Tamana Ayazi and Marcel Mettelsiefen.

The Swimmers tells the true story of Syrian sisters Yusra and Sara Mardini. Professional swimmers with Olympic aspirations, they had to flee their home country due to the civil war. Their perilous journey to Europe and the challenges of building up a new life once they arrive in Germany is poignantly told. Yet the heavy theme is interspersed with small uplifting moments and triumphs, about the strong bonds between sisters and overcoming struggles to achieve your dreams.

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Mavin’s tip of the day! It’s time to read ‘’Minder moeten, meer leven’’ by Annemiek Leclaire.