February started with one of our most beloved events – Ċine’Ambjent Environmental Film Festival. It was the second time we hosted the event, and this year the main topic was climate-induced migration. Climate change is causing 20 million people to be forced out of their homes or country every year, and the chosen films have delved into the theme of climate-induced migration.
The documentaries shown told the story of climate activists and indigenous communities from different countries in the global south who are leading the fight against extreme weather events due to climate change, corporate exploitation of natural resources or to protect their water from diversion and contamination.
On Day 1 we screened
- Thank You for the Rain, Kenya (2017) + Discussion with Dr Stefano Moncada
- Introduction to the #ClimateOfChange project by Neva Cocchi from We World.
- Uma: A Water Crisis in Bolivia (2021)
- Followed by a Cultural After Party at Maori with food by the Migrant Women Association Malta + tunes by DJ Nil Nisi Bonum
On Day 2 we screened
- Anote’s Ark, Kiribati (2018) + Discussion with Dr John Paul Cauchi
- Delikado, Philippines (2022)
Massive thank you to Magna Zmien for helping with the projector set-up, CORE GREEN for the drinks & snacks, Lisa Attard for the phenomenal photography, the Valletta Design Clusters for the cosy venue and our speakers Dr Stefano Moncada & Dr John Paul Cachi.
During the after-party we enjoyed the excellent food by the Migrant Women’s Association, we danced to tunes by DJ Nil Nisi Bonum and huddled up inside Maori Bar. We also had the generous support of many volunteers on the day. And finally, some additional communications support by Kinemastik.
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