Videos
How science shapes narratives during crises like COVID-19 and climate change
12 Jun 2020
Our understanding of reality is science, and so too is our shaping of it. Facts, research, evidence are ideally the foundations of how consequential decisions are made, in policy, business and institutions, but also in households, relationships and one’s own life. Now, what role is science playing in creating a true narrative during crises such […]
Virtual tour of a mangrove forest and bird sanctuary in the Philippines
12 Jun 2020
This virtual tour immerses viewers in the often-forgotten realm of a mangrove forest, exploring Talabong Bird Sanctuary and Mangrove Park in Bais City lead by local expert Camille Rivera of Marine Conservation Philippines and filmmaker Michael Du. Documentary makers Michael Du and Justin Davey travelled to the island of Negros Oriental in the Phillippines to […]
Inspirational Talk by César Pachón Achury
12 Jun 2020
César Augusto Pachón Achury is a member of the House of Representatives of Colombia with the Alternative Indigenous and Social Movement (MAIS). This session will be in Spanish with English subtitles
Pajapan, agua y monte para Siempre: A documentary
12 Jun 2020
You’re invited into the world of the Indigenous Nahua people, where anthropologist Luisa Paré and filmmaker Martin Boege and several Indigenous artisans share about their experience in restoring the forest and leaving water for future generations and existing biodiversity. This documentary was produced in collaboration with the Indigenous artisans’ cooperative “Agua y Monte de Pajapan” […]
Going to scale with smart investments in community food production and health initiatives: a response to Fiji’s health crisis
11 Jun 2020
This interactive Q&A session aims to sensitize donors, development partners, financiers and interested parties to reflect on successful initiatives and explore strategies that attract financing to support stakeholders to take the lead in scaling-up actions that have a direct impact on agri-business and value chain development, building resilient Pacific agri-food systems and improving incomes, health […]
How our media consumption shapes our personal narratives, even without us knowing
11 Jun 2020
In the digital age, when we are bombarded by media and competing narratives from all directions, awareness is key. Are we passive or active in what stories we consume? How well-versed are we in the digital lexicon, and what does this mean for our position in society? How does today’s media foster relationships, and between […]
Surprise concert by Rocky Dawuni!
10 Jun 2020
Dawuni straddles the boundaries between Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S. to create his appealing Afro Roots sound that unites generations and cultures. A galvanizing performer, Dawuni has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, Jason Mraz, Janelle Monae, and John Legend, among many others. Named one of Africa’s Top 10 global stars by […]
Healthy foods within reach: feeding African cities with locally-grown agriculture
10 Jun 2020
Ada Osakwe, Founder & Chief Executive of Agrolay Ventures and Nuli Ada is an award-winning food entrepreneur, investor and passionate African development advocate. Agrolay Ventures is an investment firm focusing on early-stage innovative food companies in Africa. Nuli is Nigeria’s fastest-growing farm-to-table beverage brand and restaurant chain that utilizes only locally grown agriculture produce. Ada […]
Youth Daily Show – NO Food Waste
10 Jun 2020
Food waste is not just a waste of money; it is a waste of valuable resources that are needed to produce, process and transport the food (not to mention a strain on communities and the environment). We all need and (most of us) love food, but we should not perpetuate the current patterns of food waste. Being able to choose what and how much you eat is a privilege, and we should use this privilege to stop eating our planet. This Youth Daily Show will explore the main wasted household items, and will share useful tips to reduce food waste!
A reimagined food future after COVID-19
10 Jun 2020
Hear from Christiane Paulus of the German Environment Ministry on what’s next for a reimagined food future after COVID-19. Christiane Paulus began her studies in 1987 at Bonn University where she majored in biology and later received her PhD. Since 1990, she has worked in the federal and international sectors with a focus on the […]
