David Attenborough Continues to Inspire at 99 with Groundbreaking Environmental Work
A Living Legend’s Enduring Impact
At 99 years old, Sir David Attenborough remains a British broadcaster, biologist, natural historian and writer whose influence on environmental awareness continues to shape global conservation efforts. Attenborough’s groundbreaking and vivid storytelling has captivated audiences and inspired generations to take action for conservation, making him one of the most recognisable voices in natural history broadcasting.
Record-Breaking Recognition in 2025
At this year’s ceremony, legendary British broadcaster, writer and naturalist Sir David Attenborough has made history, winning the 2024 Daytime Emmy award for outstanding daytime personality – Non-Daily — for Netflix’s “Secret Lives of Orangutans” at the age of 99. This achievement made him the oldest Daytime Emmys winner ever at 99, beating previous record holder Dick Van Dyke. Additionally, Sir David Attenborough received the 2025 Beacon Award for his pioneering contributions to natural history broadcasting and his advocacy for conservation, over a career spanning more than 70 years.
Ocean: A Message of Hope
One of Attenborough’s most significant 2025 projects, the film was released in cinemas as a global cinema event on May 8, coinciding with Sir David Attenborough’s 99th Birthday. David Attenborough delivers his greatest message of hope in the spectacular new film, Ocean with David Attenborough. The story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.
Future Projects and Lasting Legacy
BBC AMERICA announced that renowned naturalist and three-time Emmy Award-winner Sir David Attenborough will narrate Kingdom, a major new six-part natural history series that will chronicle the dramatic real-life sagas of four African animal families, with Kingdom premiering on BBC AMERICA and AMC+ in 2026. His work continues to demonstrate that age is no barrier to making meaningful contributions to environmental education and advocacy, ensuring his message reaches future generations who will inherit our planet.