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The Planet Classroom Network has announced the release of six new short films premiering in April 2026, exploring net-zero climate leadership, climate adaptation, renewable energy innovation, responsible AI, global food security and inclusive economic growth.

Curated by Planet Classroom and its international partners, the April slate moves beyond awareness to focus on implementation—highlighting how innovation, policy, and community action intersect to deliver measurable results.

From climate disruption to AI, a defining question is shaping global conversations as to, what solutions are actually working?

Following are the short films –

Climate Leadership and Ocean Governance: From Policy to Practice

Net Zero Speaks with Dr. Josheena Naggea
Curated by Protect Our Planet & Planet Classroom
Host: Monaaleekh B.K. Gowda

Dr. Josheena Naggea, Blue Food Futures Programme Manager at the Stanford Centre for Ocean Solutions and IPBES Transformative Change Fellow, examines how climate adaptation, ocean governance, biodiversity conservation, and gender equity must align to deliver credible net-zero outcomes in Mauritius and the Western Indian Ocean.

The episode positions coastal communities as leaders of climate resilience and youth as accountability partners—moving net-zero policy from targets to real-world implementation.

Renewable Energy Innovation Tackling Poverty at the Community Level

Pedal It Forward
Curated for Planet Classroom by Actuality Abroad
Director: J. Cole Gerke

In Cochabamba, Bolivia—where 64% of the population lives below the poverty line—Freddy Candia transforms discarded bicycles into pedal-powered renewable energy systems serving his community.

Culture and Climate: Storytelling as Collective Reflection

While Every Sense Is Nourished, the Soul Rests
Curated by Planet Classroom
Director: Grant Lee Bomar

Blending choreography, cinematic storytelling and original score, this contemporary dance film explores how culture shapes collective response to environmental change.

Responsible AI and the Global Eldercare Challenge

Sensi.AI: AI for Senior Care
Series: Planet Classroom — Problem Solver
Created by Adrian Armstrong

As global caregiver shortages intensify, this film examines how AI-powered monitoring systems can support aging populations through fall detection, dementia alerts, and real-time assistance.

Global Hunger: Science-Based Solutions That Scale

Solving Global Hunger at Its Roots
Series: Planet Classroom — Problem Solver
Producer: Olivia Vogt
Featuring: Action Against Hunger

With over 800 million people affected worldwide, the film highlights four pillars of impact: nutrition, clean water, food security, and emergency response—demonstrating that hunger is a solvable systems challenge.

AI and Inclusive Economic Growth Through Tourism

Airbnb & AI: Empowering Inclusive Tourism Worldwide
Series: Planet Classroom — Problem Solver
Created by Farren Howard

This film explores how AI-powered platforms can expand economic opportunity for underserved communities—contributing billions to local economies and supporting job creation at scale.