SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY UNVEILS THE CLIMATE LIBRARY: SHOWCASING THE ACCLAIMED TIPPING POINTS COLLECTION BY AWARD-WINNING FILM DIRECTOR LIZ COURTNEY

London, June 12, 2023 – Science Photo Library, in collaboration with internationally acclaimed film director Liz Courtney, is proud to announce the launch of The Climate Library. This ground-breaking endeavour features a remarkable collection of climate footage from the important 6-part documentary series The Tipping Points. The launch will take place on June 13 and will be featured at the UK Footage Marketplace at BAFTA. Over 1,000 videos, photographs and animated sequences will be presented during the core launch phase.

The Tipping Points series, capturing over 500 hours of unique footage, has served as the catalyst for this innovative collaboration. Inspired by the research of Professor Tim Lenton from Exeter University, the series explores the critical tipping points within the climate system.

Ben Jones, Head of Motion at Science Photo Library, expresses his enthusiasm for this collaboration, stating, "Climate change is the defining story of our generation. Expanding our coverage of interconnected issues and threats, this unique collection brings rare and remote locations, unrivalled research access, and truly spectacular footage. Our partnership with Liz Courtney adds her passion for the subject and its effective communication, her global network of contacts and her ability to distil the essence of a story. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with creatives and storytellers to enhance the clarity and expertise of their productions."

Reflecting on the journey, Liz Courtney shares, "I clearly remember the night when I found the science paper by Professor Lenton and the first day of principal filming on the Greenland Ice Sheet at -20C. The series set out to explore the tipping points of the climate system, the elements, where they were located and what it could mean to pass a tipping point."

Courtney adds, "We travelled across the Greenland Ice Sheet, which was just the start of the narrative, an adventure over two years to make this significant series. We visited a remote science station where a glass roof had been built over the Amazon rainforest to determine how the forest might respond to severe droughts and also travelled across Alaska meeting NASA scientists monitoring the rate of methane being released from the permafrost."

"To this day, we are the only film crew to have captured awe-inspiring footage of Black Mountain in Alaska. Other expeditions include the Himalayas, a journey down the Ganges in India and documenting sea level threats across Oceania. We also dived on the Great Barrier Reef and filmed pink flamingos in flight in Namibia."

With its rich content, the footage offers producers a multitude of options to connect and create compelling sequences. The Climate Library provides an extensive collection of videos and photographs, catering to various educational programs, documentaries and short-form narratives. "I want to inspire more people to tell stories about the changing climate system," says Courtney. "With this fantastic footage readily available I encourage filmmakers to adopt greener production models, reducing carbon emissions and leaving a smaller environmental footprint."

For more information, visit The Climate Library at:

https://stories.sciencephoto.com/theclimatelibrary/

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About the film director and writer Liz Courtney

Liz Courtney, an accidental film director and passionate storyteller, embarked on a transformative journey after accompanying 40 teenagers from around the world to Antarctica 12 years ago. Leaving behind her stilettos for snow boots, she employed her 20+ years of experience in brand strategy and communication to lead the narrative on social change in the climate sector. Through her innovative, science-led documentaries on climate change, she aims to inform communities, governments and policy planners about the imperative need for long-term solutions in high-risk regions.

Liz Courtney was honoured as one of the 100 Women of Influence in 2015 for her role in uniting global youth under the banner of "Youth for Planet." In 2016, she was inducted into the Australian Business Women's Hall of Fame. In 2018, she delivered her first TEDx talk on "Lateral Thinking for Climate Solutions" and currently she serves on the boards of Youth4Planet and The National Foundation for Australian Women. In 2019, she co-founded The Sustainable Sports Program, a platform fostering youth engagement in sustainable solutions within their communities.

Liz established Unboxed Media Productions which specialises in climate and sustainability. They have produced and directed notable projects, including Earth's Survival, Climate Hunter, Amazon on Fire, Mega Melt Greenland and The Tipping Points. Liz Courtney's depth of knowledge earned her the role of Artist in Residence for The Earth Observatory of Singapore at Nanyang Technological University in 2019. This collaboration has enabled Liz to translate complex concepts into engaging digital, television and social media content.

MEDIA INFORMATION

The Climate Library Trailer: https://vimeo.com/833294891

The Climate Library Website: https://stories.sciencephoto.com/theclimatelibrary/

Liz Courtney - Unboxed Media Productions: https://unboxedmedia.com.au/

For media inquiries and further information, please contact:

Benjamin Kidd

Marketing Manager

Science Photo Library

Phone: 020 7432 1130

Email: [email protected]