Thursday, November 17, 2022

BIC New York: Short film about coral reef restoration project screened at COP27

A film produced by the BIC explores a Bahá'í social action initiative in Tanna, Vanuatu, to revitalize and protect a local coral reef ecosystem. 

BIC New York: Short film about coral reef restoration project screened at COP27

 
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BIC NEW YORK, 18 November 2022, (BWNS) — A short film produced by the Bahá'í International Community (BIC) explores how constructive relationships between individuals, the community, and institutions paved the path for a youth-led social action initiative to revitalize and protect a coral reef ecosystem off the shores of Tanna, Vanuatu.

 The 13-minute film, titled "Tanna: A Study in Leadership and Action," is part of the BIC's contribution to the discourse on climate change and was screened yesterday at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP27. Among the attendees of the screening were government officials from Vanuatu.

"The coral restoration project emerged from the efforts of youth participating in Bahá'í moral education programs," said Willy Missack, a member of the Bahá'í community and coordinator of Vanuatu Climate Action Network, in his remarks at the screening.

Saphira Rameshfar, representative of the BIC, added that that these educational programs enable young people to explore the application of spiritual principles, such as the oneness of humanity, in their efforts to address social issues.

"This film provides an example of how Bahá'í community-building efforts foster unity among individuals, communities, and institutions as they work together to contribute to the material and spiritual progress of their society," she said.

Over the last two weeks, representatives of the BIC have been participating in numerous discussions at COP27 in both formal and informal settings, and have highlighted the critically urgent need for rethinking the relationship between society and the natural world.

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