David Attenborough: Champion of the Earth

Throughout the course of his 70+ year career at the BBC, Sir David Attenborough has brought the farthest reaches of planet Earth into the homes and hearts of millions.

• Categories: News & Features / Features / Stories from the UN Archive
• Video Length: 00:02:13
• Production Date: 16 April 2024
• Asset Language: English
• Personal Subject: RICHARD ATTENBOROUGH
• Corporate Name: UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - UNDP
• Subject Topical: CLIMATE CHANGE; ENVIRONMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; HISTORY; AWARDS; AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVES
• MAMS Id: 3197176
• Parent Id: 3197176
• Alternate Title: UNV_3197176

Description

Throughout the course of his 70+ year career at the BBC, Sir David Attenborough has brought the farthest reaches of planet Earth into the homes and hearts of millions. 

Much of Attenborough’s work has focused on the wonders of the natural world and how to protect them, from restoring biodiversity and preserving natural landscapes to mitigating climate change and understanding the impact of human activities on the environment. 

Attenborough was awarded the United Nations Environment Programme’s Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021, in recognition of his advocacy within the global environmental movement. 

Utilizing material from the UN Audiovisual Library, this production showcases Attenborough’s award acceptance and hopeful message for the future.