Tourism is Fiji’s largest industry but most Westerners rarely venture far from the resorts. Catherine and John, however, find the real Fiji and the warm Fijian people. We see a Fijian village up close and wonder through Levuka, the old capital of Fiji famous for its charming architecture and loose living. Catherine talks to a woman in a tiny settlement with very few amenities who keeps the family alive by making baskets. She discusses the Fijian custom of kerekere with a pig farmer. How do Fijians survive? Barrow boys, pineapple carvers, bure builders and taxi drivers all have a place in the economy. We talk to Indo Fijians who rarely get noticed and are never featured on tourist brochures.
Famous rock singer Sting was in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 22, to support his Caiapos indigenous friends in their protests against the building of a hydro-electric dam. The Caiapos have opposed construction of a dam on the Xingu River since the beginning of the project. Brazilian officials, however, say the dam is needed to meet energy demands of its growing economy.
An in-depth look at Emory Universitys sustainability initiatives explaining how Emory is widening its definition of sustainability to encompass three Es: environment, economy and equity. It also highlights the ways in which these environmentally-friendly practices have strengthened the sense of community among students, faculty, staff and the greater Atlanta area. April 2009 For more information, visit www.sustainability.emory.edu Reporter Allison Archer, Class of 2009, examines the history of sustainable practices on campus, as well as the state of those initiatives today. The documentary includes interviews with President James Wagner, Anthropology Professor Peggy Barlett, Religion Professor Bobbi Patterson, Ciannat Howett, the Director of the Office of Sustainability Initiatives, and many more.
Ikiam is an incredibly unique feature film documentary that rediscovers the issues surrounding oil through two separate stories within Ecuadors Amazon; one protected the other destroyed. It examines the effects of oil damage (and its possible preventions) upon environments, health, economy, and rapidly changing cultures, and also uncovers dark hidden truths about the dangers of taking a stance against such a frighteningly dominant power. go to www.nomadichands.com and click on news blog for more info.
The Alliance for Affordable Energy and the Louisiana Green Corps are training young adults how to rebuild New Orleans green, house by house. The program teaches weatherization, energy efficiency improvement, and entry-level skills that will prepare participants for a future in the green-collar economy. At the end of the 14-week program, trainees are ready either for entry-level employment or an apprenticeship program.
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