About Earth 2050

Earth 2050 is creating an educational resource of 42 short films, illustrated guides, and classroom materials that show how major climate solutions can add up to a credible path to global net-zero emissions by 2050.

The project is being produced in 20 languages spoken by over 90% of the global population.

Our approach combines rigorous research, clear storytelling, and strong visuals to make climate solutions understandable to students and wider public audiences.

Our aim is to build broad understanding of the solutions, so that people, businesses, and institutions are more prepared to support, adopt, and coordinate the changes needed across society, while also encouraging education and future innovation in climate solutions.

42 Ways to
Save the Earth

Each film is accompanied by a beautifully designed PDF, including images, the full transcript, and sources.

Our Team

Earth 2050 is led by a team with decades of experience in scientific communication, bringing together award-winning directors, artists, designers, writers and scientific researchers with a long track record of making complex ideas clear, visual, and engaging.

We retain full editorial independence. Our films are grounded in peer-reviewed research, cite multiple independent sources, and every script is reviewed by at least two expert advisors.

Founders

We guide Earth 2050’s overall direction, keeping the project focused, rigorous, and accessible to a broad audience

Hugo Paice

Founder / Executive Director

An award-winning director with 35 years’ experience in scientific communication, Hugo leads Earth 2050’s overall development and has helped shape its tone, messaging, and wider direction. His work focuses on communicating complex scientific ideas with clarity and impact

Loves: running, kickboxing, skiing, swimming, diving, surfing, sci fi and chess

Uli Kilian, Cofounder Earth 2050
Uli Kilian

Co-founder / Director

Former Production Director of a scientific animation studio, with 30+ years experience producing award-winning, evidence-based visual content. He helped establish the production methodology and visual standards for Earth 2050 and provides oversight to ensure the project remains focused and on course

Loves: triathlon, endurance sports, snowboarding, 3D puzzles, photography

Production Team

We transform research-led scripts into engaging 3D animated films, bringing each climate solution to life through design, animation, editing, and sound

Leo Chilcott

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

With over 16 years in scientific animation, Leo previously worked as Creative Director at an award-winning studio. He now leads the artists at Earth2050, overseeing the creative process from concept through production and helping maintain a clear, cohesive visual standard across the project

Loves: sleeping in the woods, travelling around sleeping in other countries woods

Callum Welsh

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Former Head of RnD with 15 years experience in Scientific Visualization, ranging from Documentaries, Epic MegaGrants and VR/AR. Always up for a good challenge, Callum navigates the technical challenges of day-to-day production, tackling the more demanding scenes and setting up the pipeline for the other artists

Loves: getting lost on a walk with the dog, playing guitar and drums, coding games

Chris Chamberlain

2D Artist / 3d Artist

A VFX and Motion Design artist with 10+ years of experience in both 3D and 2D content creation.
Chris is responsible for creating both stylised motion graphics and bespoke simulations. He also works in post-production editing short-form content and creating traditional 2D graphic elements

Loves: surfing, running, hiking, motorbikes, gaming, travel, photography

Jacky Lee

Character Animator

Avid animator bringing life and humour to 3D characters in short films. He helps to set up custom character models and rigs, and create bespoke character animation for Earth 2050’s visual content to further enhance the learning experience

Loves: movies, cycling, hiking, painting, cats and turtles

Stephan Strydom

3d Modeler / 3D artist

With 10+ years of experience in technology visualization and simulation, backed by a foundation in design engineering. Stephan is responsible for creating, rigging, animating and simulating high-quality subject assets and environments that accurately represent historical, current and future concept technologies

Loves: lifting heavy things, excessive vehicle maintenance, cooking, keeping a well groomed dog

Jonathan Nash

3D Artist

With 8 years’ experience as a professional 3D artist with a background rooted in advertising, Jonathan brings a strong commercial eye and technical versatility to every project. At Earth 2050 he works as a 3D generalist, with a focus on animation and bringing complex visuals to life

Loves: football, swimming, cryptic crosswords

Science Team

We research each topic using peer-reviewed studies and reputable expert sources, check key claims, and prepare the references that support every script

Roshan Salgado D’Arcy

Scientific Director / Script writer

With a background in climate science and ongoing doctoral research in climate communication, Roshan has produced science content across television and digital media. He leads Earth 2050’s scientific direction, overseeing research and scripting to ensure accuracy and accessibility for global audiences.

Loves: strength training, cooking, baking, playing guitar, dogs

Nathan Hammond

Researcher

Accomplished researcher with several years’ experience in natural history media and science communications. Nathan plays a central role in developing content from initial conception through research and rigorous factchecking, guiding ideas creatively while supporting scripting, storyboarding and production to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Loves: kayaking, surfing, hiking, painting, open mics, gym, Marvel, LOTR

Huw Olding

Researcher

Researcher with an established background in climate change science, policy, and data analysis. Huw focuses on script development, in-depth research, statistics and data analysis, working closely with expert advisors and supporting production to ensure content stays accurate and well-grounded

Loves: photography, pub quizzes, formula one, running, space, sci-fi, classics

Scientific Advisory Group

We are grateful to the academic experts who generously review our scripts and help ensure the science is accurate, balanced, and up to date

Prof. Alastair Buckley

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Dr. Dan Lamb

Swansea University

The Oxide and Chalcogenide MOCVD Centre

Prof. Jon Gluyas

Durham University

President, The Geological Society
Department of Earth Sciences

Dr. Andrea Paulillo

University College London

Dept of Chemical Engineering

Wido Witecka

Independent Expert

Consultant for Steel and Industry Decarbonization

Caitlin Swalec

Global Energy Monitor

Program Director: Heavy Industry

Dr. Sam Williamson

University of Bristol

School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering

Prof. Peter Meusburger

Graz University of Technology

Head of the Institute of Hydraulic Fluidmachinery

Dr. Jennifer Johnstone-Hack

University of Sheffield

School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

Dr. Adrien Chauvet

University of Sheffield

Energy Institute
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Huazhang Tian

University of Sheffield

Advanced Resource Efficiency Centre

Colin Nolden

University of Sheffield

Energy Institute

Prof. Susan Bernal

University of Leeds

School of Civil Engineering

Dr. Robert Holland

University of Southampton

Supergen Bioenergy Hub

Dr. Ausilio Bauen

Imperial College London

Centre for Environmental Policy

Dr. Blanca Bernal

Greencollar

Senior Technical Expert

Dr. Elizabeth Watson

Stony Brook University

Associate Professor
Department of Ecology & Evolution

Prof. James Marrow

Mansfield College, University of Oxford

Department of Materials

Prof. Simon Middleburgh

Bangor University

Nuclear Futures Institute

Prof. Ian Farnan

University of Cambridge

Cambridge Nuclear Energy Centre

Dr. Nathaniel Read

University of Cambridge

Department of Engineering

Prof. Emeritus Dickson Despommier

Columbia University

Department of Environmental Health Sciences

Prof. Leo Marcelis

Wageningen University & Research

Chairholder Horticulture and Product Physiology Group

Prof. Chungui Lu

Anglia Ruskin University

School of Agriculture, Animal and Environmental Sciences

Dr. David K. A. Barnes

British Antarctic Survey, UK

Biodiversity, Evolution and Adaptation Team

Dr. Ariana Gisela Morán

Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

Instituto de Diversidad y Ecología Animal (IDEA-CONICET)

Dr. James Mason

University of Manchester

Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research

Dr. Faïg Abbasov

European Federation for Transport and Environment

Shipping Programme Director

Dr. Conor Walsh

University of Greenwich

Natural Resources Institute

Prof. Richard Fitton

University of Salford

Professor of Building Performance
School of Science, Engineering & Environment

Prof. Zhibin Yu

University of Liverpool

Chair of Energy Engineering

Prof. Rajat Gupta

Oxford Brookes University

Professor of Sustainable Architecture and Climate Change
School of Architecture

Haldane Dodd

Air Transport Action Group

Executive Director

Dr. Maximilian Held

H2Global Foundation

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Candelaria Bergero

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment

Prof. Lubo Jankovic

University of Salford

Professor of Energy & Buildings
Energy House Labs
School of Science, Engineering & Environment

Nick Grant

Elemental Solutions

Energy Consultant

Seb Laan Lomas

Architype

Associate and Passivhaus Designer

Prof. Graham Parkhurst

University of the West of England

Professor of Sustainable Mobility
Centre for Transport & Society

Dr. Paul Nieuwenhuis

Independent Expert

Automotive & Environmental Sustainability

Prof. Liana Cipcigan

Cardiff University

Professor of Transport Electrification and Smart Grids
Director of Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence
School of Engineering

Prof. Charles Meneveau

Johns Hopkins University

Louis M. Sardella Professor in Mechanical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Prof. James Carroll

University of Strathclyde

Professor of Wind Energy Engineering
Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (EEE)

Dr. Dominika Malkowska

University of Bristol

School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering

Sebastian Kaminski

Arup

Associate Structural Engineer

Chunyu Pan

University of British Columbia

Faculty of Forestry

Jimmy Jia

University of Oxford

Research Associate, Oxford Net Zero

Linda Seward

British Mycological Society

Council Member

Dr. Claudio Greco

Swansea University

Department of Biosciences

Dr. Zolton Bair

Fungi Perfecti

Program Director & Principal Scientist

Dr. Enzo Mangano

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

Trustees

Earth 2050 is currently funded by trustee support. We may also seek grants, foundation support and other mission-aligned funding as the project develops

Editorial decisions remain fully independent

Hugo Paice

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Uli Kilian

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Richard Lee

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