King Charles III criticizes global inaction in the face of climate and ecological collapse. JAN 28, 2026

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King Charles III criticizes global inaction in the face of climate and ecological collapse

Windsor, United Kingdom — January 28, 2026 — In a rare moment of public candor, King Charles III warned that the world has not only failed to move forward, but is “rapidly moving backward” in mitigating climate change and protecting biodiversity, in an excerpt from a documentary premiering globally in early February.

The message is part of Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision, a film produced in collaboration between The King’s Foundation and Amazon MGM Studios, which premiered at a private screening at Windsor Castle on Wednesday before arriving on the Amazon Prime Video streaming service on February 6.

Perspective of an Environmentalist Monarch

Throughout his more than 70 years of public life, Charles has earned a reputation as one of the most environmentally engaged members of the royal family—advocating for organic farming, nature conservation, and climate policies globally long before these issues became central agendas for governments and societies.

In the documentary, he states that despite decades of warnings and activism, collective efforts are far from sufficient to address global warming and species loss. “People don’t seem to understand that it’s not just the climate that’s the problem—it’s also the loss of biodiversity. We are, in fact, destroying our means of survival all the time,” says the king.

Charles admits that, as a constitutional monarch, he has limited powers to directly influence national or international policies, but insists he will continue to use his voice and platforms as much as possible. “I can only do what I can do, which isn’t much,” he comments.

A Philosophy of “Harmony”

The film explores the philosophy of “harmony” that the King has promoted for decades—the idea that human beings are not separate from nature, but integral to it, and that only by recognizing this connection will it be possible to create a sustainable future.

Narrated by British actress Kate Winslet, the work mixes historical archives, interviews with experts, and personal scenes filmed on the king's properties, including moments at his Highgrove Estate, where he cares for animals and observes the reduced presence of birds and insects compared to past decades.

Global Environmental Context

Charles's speech echoes recent warnings from environmental scientists and reports on ecosystems at risk—including evidence that large biomes like the Amazon face more intense droughts, rising temperatures, and signs of transition to less balanced states if current trends continue.

As world leaders prepare for climate meetings in the coming months, the documentary emerges as a public call not only to reduce emissions but also to protect biodiversity and rebuild the natural foundations that sustain life.

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