COP31: Planet Classroom Unveils 10 Films Exploring Climate Solutions, AI and Youth Action

Featuring six new premieres and four spotlighted films, the global youth-driven media network explores climate innovation, clean energy, nature-based solutions, and community resilience ahead of COP31.

NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2026 — As world leaders, scientists, and youth advocates prepare to gather in Antalya, Türkiye, for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), November 9–20, the Planet Classroom Network is unveiling a special November programming lineup connecting global climate challenges with real-world solutions.

Timed to coincide with COP31, the lineup features six new premieres and four spotlighted films exploring artificial intelligence, clean energy, environmental innovation, and community-led resilience. Spanning Planet Classroom's AI for a Better World and Problem Solvers series, global documentary partnerships, and Net Zero Speaks (produced in association with the Protect Our Planet Movement), the collection brings urgent climate issues to life through accessible, youth-centered storytelling.

November 2026: Six New Premieres

• AI for a Better World: Can AI Save the Planet? Host C. M. Rubin speaks with Peter Gilmer, CEO of The Nest Campus, about AI's growing energy demands and its potential to accelerate climate solutions, from nuclear fusion and smarter electricity grids to conservation technology
• Net Zero Speaks with Stefano Moncada: Youth host Ivan Ransom interviews Professor Stefano Moncada of the University of Malta about the growing climate threats facing island communities, coastal resilience, and strategies for addressing climate-related loss and damage. (Produced in association with the Protect Our Planet Movement.)
• River Plastic → Furniture: In Indonesia, discarded river plastic becomes beautiful furniture—and a new model for turning pollution into economic opportunity. Director Josie Palaroan spotlights Sungai Design, a social enterprise transforming recovered plastic into circular-economy products.
• How AI Is Stopping Wildfires Before They Start: Can AI help firefighters identify wildfires before they become disasters? Filmmaker Fernando Sevilla explores how Pano AI combines panoramic cameras and machine learning to detect smoke early, giving emergency responders valuable time to act.
• They Turn Rocks Into Climate Solutions: Could crushed volcanic rock help farmers grow better crops while removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? Producer Kathryn Wille explores Mati Carbon's innovative use of enhanced rock weathering to support agriculture and climate action.
• Empowerment in Action: The Eco Spanish School Story: Directed by Yuelin Liu and produced by Izzy Soden, this documentary from Guatemala explores how community-driven entrepreneurship and education can create economic opportunity and advance gender equity. (Curated by Actuality Abroad.)

Four COP31 Climate Spotlights

• Methane Reduction — Net Zero Speaks with Rob Jackson: Stanford scientist Rob Jackson examines methane emissions, one of the most urgent opportunities for slowing global warming.
• Water & Watersheds — Net Zero Speaks with Felicia Marcus: Environmental policy expert Felicia Marcus explores water conservation, watershed protection, and building resilience in a changing climate.
• Clean Energy & Building Efficiency — Net Zero Speaks with Alexis Abramson: Climate and energy expert Alexis Abramson discusses smarter energy systems, building efficiency, and opportunities to reduce emissions.
• Conflict & Energy — Climate Crisis: Somalia's Path to Resilience: This documentary explores how communities facing climate vulnerability and conflict are pursuing resilience, including opportunities for renewable energy.

Watch the November Climate Action Lineup

Explore all six premieres and four spotlighted films on the Planet Classroom YouTube Channel.

SOURCE Planet Classroom Network