About
Can humanity solve climate change by 2050?
Earth 2050 is a visual guide to the answer.
We are a registered charity that provides free animated educational films and wider learning resources for students, teachers, institutions and interested individuals, whatever their age, politics or nationality. We assess and illustrate the large-scale changes that, if carried out, could credibly add up to global net zero by 2050 while also protecting natural habitats.
Each climate solution is researched and evaluated using peer-reviewed science and checked by our academic advisors. Clear storytelling and strong visuals make the solutions easy to understand, and the project is available in 20 languages spoken by over 90% of the world’s students.
Climate change is often regarded as a matter of individual choices, but by far the biggest gains come from upgrading the systems we all rely on. Electricity, buildings, agriculture, manufacturing and transport all need to change in order to solve climate change. Many of these changes are sensible long-term investments that create jobs and pay for themselves at scale. As climate change brings more frequent and costly floods, droughts, heatwaves and failed harvests, the cost of inaction far outweighs the cost of action.
Most of the solutions to reach net zero are already here. The challenge now is building public support for them in a non-political, objective way. Changes happen when people understand and get behind them. We take the latest research and show clearly how each solution works, which to prioritize, and how they all fit together. We do this by providing a clear, realistic roadmap that aims to unite rather than divide.
Educational Material
Alongside each film, we provide free resources for teachers, students and self-learners. These include a ready-to-print illustrated guide with the full transcript and sources, as well as a quiz to check understanding. For those who want to learn more, we also recommend further reading and videos from independent sources.
We are now developing comprehensive teaching and study materials, all of which will be available in multiple languages spoken by over 90% of people in the world.
All resources are free to share with credit to Earth2050.com
Made by Humans+The real Stephen Fry
Science Team
All research, source selection, fact-checking, referencing and scriptwriting is carried out by humans.
Production Team
All visual work is created by humans using Blender 3D and Houdini 3D. All post-production, including editing and sound design, is carried out by humans.
Voiceover
All voiceovers are recorded by the real Stephen Fry. No AI voice cloning is used.
Language translations aided by AI
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
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
Aurora Paice
Education & Research Intern
Aurora studies A levels at Marlborough College and plans to study Environmental Science and Policy at university. She completed environmental courses at Brown and Columbia, spoke at Model UN and assists with a scientific paper on green hydrogen. At Earth 2050, she researches climate solutions and develops educational materials for students.
Loves: athletics, skiing, scuba diving, hanging out with friends
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, CISM
Prof. Jon Gluyas
Durham University
President, The Geological Society
Department of Earth Sciences
Dr. Andrea Paulillo
University College London
Dept of Chemical Engineering
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
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Energy Institute
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. 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
Wido Witecka
Independent Expert
Consultant for Steel and Industry Decarbonization
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
Trustee
Uli Kilian
Trustee
Richard Lee
Trustee