Films Debate - Film it like it is
The role of film-makers in promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction stories
A concerted global effort is required to tackle the rising threat posed by disasters. Film-makers and journalists have an important role to play in informing citizens world-wide about the risk posed by natural hazards, and about actions that can be taken now to reduce the impact of future disasters and to adapt to a changing climate.
So far much of the thrust of the film industry, NGOs, UN organizations and media in portraying disasters and climate change has focused on outcome - which is more visually stimulating - rather than showcasing vital prevention and adaptation solutions.
The Film Debate, moderated by a respected media figure, will centre on enhancing the interaction between the film/news industry, and leading organizations dealing with disaster risk management and climate change adaptation on a daily basis.
- Date & Time: Wed 17 June (18:00-20:30)
- Room: 2
- Participation: Open
- Moderator: Ed Girardet, Director, Essential Edge
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Panelists:
Franny Armstrong - Director of "The Age of Stupid"
Madeleen Helmer - Head of the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
Robert Lamb - Manager of DEV TV and One planet features
David Ohana - OCHA information department
Dennis Dimick - Executive Editor, Environment National Geographic
Programme
18:00 | Introduction by Ed Girardet |
18:15 | Presentation of two Hollywood trailers : - An Inconvenient Truth - The Age of Stupid |
18:30 | The first part of the debate will focus on the main challenges faced by Hollywood to portray climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction stories. |
19:00 | Presentation of a selection of three short films made by NGOs, UN organizations and media |
19:30 | The second part of the debate will discuss how experts and film makers can better work together |
20:00 | Door Prize: a video copy of 'An Inconvenient Truth" signed by Al Gore. |
Selected Films
An Inconvenient Truth
The Age of Stupid
Adapting to climate change in the Sahel - Christian Aid
Learning to prevent - Disaster reduction in Mozambique
Contact information
- Brigitte Leoni , UNDRR - [email protected]
- Sarah Moss, Christian Aid - [email protected]
- Maya Schaerer, ProVention Consortium - [email protected]
- Nathalie Bonvin, IFRC - [email protected]
The makers of these films would like to thank the following organizations for their support : Christian Aid ; IFRC ; ProVention Consortium ; WMO; The World Bank; UNDRR
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