It is rare that previews of major films are reserved for young people from priority educational areas (REP and REP+). Even more rare are opportunities to meet with the best scuba divers, whale experts, photographers specializing in the seas, film producers, actors...
Led by Sylvère-Henry Cissé, this Campus was an exceptional event in several ways: by the number of young people from the Greater Paris area (650 students), by the remote participation of schools around the world (200 students from 6 different countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Guyana, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Senegal), and by the involvement of 60 teachers who mobilized to give their students the opportunity to commit themselves to the ocean.
Everything is not lost, there are many things to change to protect the ocean, and it starts with you.
One thing is certain, the Paris, online and XL campuses continue to feed the curiosity, critical thinking and desire for change of new generations every month!
You can find upcoming events on the UNESCO Campus webpage.
The day in detail:
Opening of the day by Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO
Special preview of the film "Les Gardiennes de la Planète" narrated by Jean Dujardin, which will be released in cinemas 22nd February.
The screening was followed by an exchange with the film's team: Jean Albert Lièvre (director), Jean Dujardin (actor and voice-over), Madina Djoussoeva (documentary filmmaker) and René Heuzey (professional diver, director and producer of underwater films).
The Afternoon Campus:
During the afternoon, students had the opportunity to interact with leading experts who shared their expertise and commitment to ocean protection.
Several topics were discussed:
- The importance of scientific research in the preservation of the ocean
Julien Barbière – SProgramme Specialist of the
Romain Troublé – Director General of the Tara Foundation
- The role of art in raising public awareness on ocean issues
Julie Gautier – freediver, director, model and dancer
Alexis Rosenfeld – professional diver, underwater photographer and explorer of the 1 Ocean Foundation
- Mobilising citizens to protect the ocean
Lucie Segalas – Sports and Environment Project Manager at Surfrider Foundation
The exchange was moderated by Sylvère-Henry Cissé, moderator, communication consultant, journalist and author.
This event was produced with the support of the Engie Foundation, 6C Conseil, Pan Production, Le collectif 64 and Echo Studio.
