← An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet

Season 1

11 episodes · 2024

  1. 1Dusk or Dawn

    08 Feb 2024 · 48 min

    In this episode, Nikolaj discovers the difference is hope, a hope he finds in inspiring people, projects and ideas all over the world.

  2. 2Shelter

    15 Feb 2024 · 48 min

    Shelter is one of the most essential human needs. Nikolaj finds hope from architects re-imagining how we live for a sustainable future.

  3. 3Regenerate

    22 Feb 2024 · 48 min

    Nature has an amazing power to regenerate. How can we harness its innate ability to heal to solve the problems we face?

  4. 4Nourish

    29 Feb 2024 · 48 min

    Nikolaj’s journey in this episode focuses on ways to rethink how we grow and cook the food that sustains us.

  5. 5Move

    07 Mar 2024 · 48 min

    Nikolaj meets some engineers, mechanics and entrepreneurs who may have solutions on how to move without hitting an environmental dead end.

  6. 6Transformfinale

    14 Mar 2024 · 48 min

    Nikolaj’s journey toward hope continues as he searches for innovators transforming and revitalizing our world.

  7. 11Reclaim

    19 Nov 2025