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All around the world, people, in their local communities, are tackling some of the biggest global challenges… the climate, the environment, and how to sustain economies and livelihoods. The actions these communities are taking, the solutions they are finding, can inspire a way forward for all of us.

Sustainable Futures – Communities in Action

… is a positive and powerful new film that brings you to four such communities, each a story of local action and local solutions, each a story of people, working together, in unity for a common cause.

“People in the community feel that they have a voice and they have the ability to make the changes they want in their community.” – Tammy Shields, Dartmouth Food Centre

“Our ancestors managed the river because they were here to see and do it while the government is far away.” – Sara Afrika, Community Elder, Ebenhaeser/Papendorp

“There are three ways we are helping conserve our fish stocks: seeding giant clams, creating homes for the fish, and taking care of the environment.” – Akrom, Koh Pitak fisher

“We are putting forth new ideas but have the same values as our ancestors. It is our responsibility to look after not just our people but also the environment and how we do that in modern times is a juggling act.” – Terry Dorward, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Councillor

Financially supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Here is the 2nd of CCRN’s animation videos… focusing on the ingredients of success for local communities engaged in environmental conservation, to make their communities, and their livelihoods, more sustainable for current and future generations.

This animation video explores what it takes for success… for local communities, in restoring ecosystems, safeguarding natural areas, diversifying economies, sustaining livelihoods… as well as for governments, and others, in better supporting those local communities.

Drawing on the experience of many local communities in conserving their environment while sustaining their livelihoods, a series of “lessons learned” are described – ones that can be relevant around the world.

Produced by White Raven Consulting for the Community Conservation Research Network (CCRN). Executive Producer: Anthony Charles. Financial support: Saint Mary’s University and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

This animation video explores how local communities take action to conserve the natural environment they depend on, and sustain their local economies and livelihoods. Focusing on the experiences of two communities, the Eastport Peninsula in Canada and Koh Pitak in Thailand, the animation video highlights community efforts to restore ecosystems, safeguard important natural areas, and diversify economies – all of this making the environment and community livelihoods more sustainable for current and future generations. In emphasizing the important contribution of local communities to environmental conservation, the video also notes the need for the right kind of government support to community initiatives.

Produced by White Raven Consulting for the Community Conservation Research Network (CCRN). Executive Producer: Anthony Charles. Financial support: Saint Mary’s University and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Produced by Cintia Nascimento, this video focuses on coastal conservation in Timor Leste.