As part of its mission to elevate awareness of environmental challenges and to promote protection of the natural world and its resources, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and
Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), joined forces with Biblioteca Infantil y Juvenil Republica Dominicana (Dominican Children and Youth Library) for their first-ever Environmental? Film Festival.
DREFF contributed to the program via the organization of three environmental documentary films which were; “Bag it,” “Someplace with a Mountain,” and “Life: Challenges of Life.” The screenings were followed by lecture and discussion sessions with local environmentalists, who stressed the importance of conservation, recycling, biodiversity and raised awareness on the issue of climate change.
The program took place between November 22-24, 2012 at the Library’s La Trinitaria Auditorium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. More than 100 engaged students were on site each day to enjoy the films and exchange impressions and questions with the experts. The young audience had a chance to learn about environmental challenges affecting the world in general and their own surroundings.
About the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
DREFF raises awareness and deepens understanding of environmental issues among Dominican audiences, while celebrating the beauty and diversity of the country’s natural heritage. Through screening a diverse selection of high-quality films on matters of environmental concern, and organizing panel discussions with environmental experts, filmmakers and other stakeholders, the Festival seeks to foster dialogue and to inspire Dominican audiences to adopt practices that will ensure for the health and environmental sustainability of the country.
By bringing together youth, scholars, experts, activists, filmmakers, representatives of public, private and nongovernmental institutions and the general public, the Festival promotes programs and projects that contribute to environmental protection, conservation and sustainability.
Related links:
www.dreff.org
http://tubiblioteca.net
http://www.globalfoundationdd.org
http://www.environmentaldictionary.org/
Niños y adultos desbordaron un amplio salón de FUNGLODE, para seguir las instrucciones de Bertha Santana y Moses Ros, sobre creaciones con botellas plásticas y cartones desechados.
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