The ECO Channel: A Catalyst for Global Change
The ECO Channel is a global media, events, membership & business network focused on sustainability and positive impact.
From Media Foundations to a Global Sustainability Platform
Founder Michel Thomas began his media journey in New York City in 1994 as a publishing house with the launch of Accents on Hair Magazine, establishing an early focus on storytelling, culture and audience engagement.
Building on this media foundation, the organization evolved into VSN Network, partnering with Comcast to produce and distribute original content for businesses as part of Comcast’s Spotlight program lineup, gaining critical experience in broadcast standards, distribution and advertiser-driven media.
Vision & Mandate
In 2020, in response to growing global environmental, economic and social challenges, The ECO Channel officially launched as the first “Green TV” channel in the U.S. dedicated to the nature economy and sustainable, eco-friendly innovations.
Its mandate is clear: inform, educate and elevate public discourse around the most pressing issues facing our planet, while recognizing that climate, sustainability, finance and technology are deeply interconnected.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: spotlight initiatives designed to make our planet healthier, safer and more sustainable for all.
The ECO Channel uses media, education and real-world engagement to amplify ideas and initiatives capable of creating meaningful environmental, economic and social impact.
Comcast RISE Media Award
The ECO Channel’s innovative approach and impact were nationally recognized with the Comcast RISE Media Award, highlighting its role as a forward-thinking environmental media platform in the United States.
Local Action. Global Impact.
Today, The ECO Channel produces and distributes documentaries, original television series and in-depth interviews, reporting from cities and regions around the world. Its international lens helps cities, organizations and innovators amplify sustainability initiatives, attract global investment and reach audiences who understand that what happens locally can reverberate across borders.
Key Productions & Partnerships
A selection of programs, event coverage and international collaborations that reflect The ECO Channel’s role across media, sustainability, investment and global engagement.
Earth Week Miami: One Week, One Planet, One Movement
A flagship ECO Channel initiative bringing people, ideas and organizations together around sustainability, impact and action.
Watch on YouTube →Saving the Basin of Congo with Queen Diambi
International storytelling focused on conservation, leadership and global impact.
Watch on Vimeo → ParisCC Forum
Coverage from a global business and investment forum connecting ideas, innovation and capital.
Watch on Vimeo → Sunny Isles, FloridaGlobal Family Office Investment Summit
Media coverage connecting sustainability, investment and influential business audiences.
Watch on Vimeo → TV Series — FloridaThe ECO Challenge — Season 1
An original television series highlighting sustainability challenges, stories and solutions.
Watch on Vimeo →Media With Purpose. Stories With Reach.
Explore The ECO Channel’s programming, partnerships and global network built around sustainability, business and positive impact.
