Stories That Move Us: Protecting People, Nature and the Planet | United Nations

Storytelling has the incredible power to make global challenges personal and bring audiences closer to the people and places at the heart of the climate and biodiversity crises. Through the story of Indigenous leader Juma Xipaia and the making of YANUNI, this conversation will explore storytelling's power and responsibility to amplify voices from the frontlines, build understanding, and inspire action. The speakers will discuss how intimate, human stories can connect audiences to complex environmental and human rights issues, challenge perceptions, and help turn awareness into meaningful action for people and the planet. MODERATOR: - Alice Aedy, filmmaker, co-founder and CEO of Earthrise Studio SPEAKERS: - Juma Xipaia, Indigenous leader, environmental activist and a Chief of the village of Xipaya people in Brazil’s Amazon - Richard Ladkani, award-winning filmmaker and director of YANUNI - Dax Dasilva, entrepreneur, tech leader, conservationist, film producer, and author


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