At the beginning of next month, King Charles III will release a new documentary titled Finding Harmony. The programme explores King Charles climate change views and his lifelong belief that people must work with nature, not against it.
Speaking Before the World Was Ready
In 1992, King Charles hosted an environmental conference aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia in the Amazon River delta. The event helped shape global thinking ahead of the Rio Earth Summit later that year. That summit led to the creation of the Conference of the Parties, known as the COP meetings. These climate summits have taken place every year since.
Since then, concern about climate change has continued to grow. In 2015, world leaders signed the Paris Agreement. The goal was clear. Countries agreed to limit future global warming and reduce emissions. Each nation set targets and committed to reporting progress every five years.
Declaring a Climate Emergency
In May 2019, the UK Parliament declared a climate emergency. Many local councils followed. Today, around 96 percent of people in the UK live in an area where a climate emergency has been declared.
Experts estimate that these commitments could prevent around 2.5 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent from entering the atmosphere by 2050. While declarations alone do not solve the problem, they help drive policy change, funding decisions, and public accountability.
Working With Nature, Not Against It
Through The King’s Foundation, King Charles promotes development that respects the natural environment. The Foundation supports sustainable materials, energy-efficient design, and buildings that waste less energy over their lifetime.
The King also plays a role in offshore wind development. The seabed around Britain falls under the management of The Crown Estate, which grants leases for wind farms. Critics argue that high lease costs can raise electricity prices. Some campaigners want the government to cap payments and redirect excess profits into marine recovery and lower energy bills.
Even so, offshore wind has become a key tool in cutting emissions. According to RenewableUK, wind power in the UK avoids around 39 million tonnes of CO₂ each year compared with fossil fuels. Developers must also address impacts on marine habitats and wildlife as part of the approval process.
A Clear Warning From a Warming World
Projects linked to the King share one core idea: nature must sit at the centre of decision-making. This approach spans education, community projects, and global leadership.
Extreme weather records now fall with growing frequency. Heat records, flooding, and wildfires are no longer rare. In his speech at COP28, King Charles warned that constant record-breaking risks numbing public response. He stressed that the world still has a choice. Action can limit the damage. Delay will lead to severe droughts, widespread fires, and long-term disruption.
Leadership Across Generations
At COP30, climate talks took place during renewed political tension in the United States. Following sceptical rhetoric from Donald Trump, the official US delegation withdrew. Despite this, many US states, organisations, and citizens still attended to show their commitment to climate action.
On that occasion, Prince William spoke on behalf of his father. He highlighted the narrow window now facing the world. He called for immediate decisions to protect future generations.
Why Finding Harmony Matters
Finding Harmony is not just a personal story. It reminds viewers that many warnings about climate change came decades ago and went largely ignored. By releasing this documentary, the King links those early messages to today’s growing sense of urgency.
The message is simple. Nature is not an endless resource. It supports life, stability, and future prosperity. Protecting it is no longer optional if future generations are to thrive.