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Plan B in a city by planting trees for butterflies

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Restoring

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Losing

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Good Moring to everyone, I am Pema Chodup, a teacher from Bhutan. I have watched documentary on “Detroit Hives.”

“Detroit Hives” a film directed by Palmer Morse and Rachel Weinberg, tells the story of Timothy Paule and Nicole Lindsey, a couple who transform vacant lots in Detroit into urban bee farms, promoting urban renewal and environmental sustainability.

My Question is:

1. What inspired Timothy Paule and Nicole Lindsey to start Detroit Hives, and how has their initiative impacted the local community and environment in Detroit?

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I was deeply impressed with both movies on the significance of biodiversity conservation and the profound interconnectedness of its elements. I especially loved the powerful title of the first movie, "Lost World," as it makes you think about how far people go for the sake of economic prosperity or personal benefits, completely neglecting environmental issues and their consequences. There was a great representation of the huge difference between rural areas in Cambodia, where people struggle to survive and make a living, and the luxurious artificial park in Singapore to entertain people with a beautiful view. I enjoyed the irony of titling the movie with the same name as the artificial island, "Lost World." What can we, as global citizens, do to avoid completely "losing this world"?

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Good Moring to everyone, I am Pema Chodup, a teacher from Bhutan. I have watched documentary on “The Lost World” by Kalyanee Mam.

I have these three questions which I feel is very important to have your answers please. My questions are as follows:

“The film highlights the profound connection between the indigenous communities and the natural environment they inhabit.”

1. Can you share some specific examples from the film that demonstrate this deep-rooted relationship and how it is being threatened by external forces?

“One of the central themes in the documentary is the concept of 'the lost world,' referring to the gradual disappearance of ancient forests and the traditional way of life of the indigenous people.”

2. What are some of the key factors driving this loss and what can be done to preserve these vulnerable ecosystems and cultures?

“The film provides a powerful visual representation of the daily lives and struggles of the indigenous communities featured.”

3. Can you elaborate on the filmmaking techniques or creative approaches used to effectively convey the experiences and perspectives of these communities to the audience?

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One of the most inspiring is; Detroit Hives! What comes to mind or my take away the very film is; for every fall there is always a rebuilding as part of the common responsibilities of a community. Community because of us!.

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"Lost World" - Losing the mangrove culture is the death of our own identity. Change of such is factual and it won't be able to mend it but only to accept cope with the changes as Charles Darwin put it: 'fittest for survival'. As truth is always harsh to accept but undeniable for certain.

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Detroit Hives is so inspiring! As the duo work on making good use of empty places, here, forest-dwellers do in log hives in Mau and Mariashoni Forests.

The irony of these Kenya's hunters and gatherers is the fear of being displacement in the much hyped Climate Change mitigation and carbon credit craze!

Ogiek honey is unique. It is traditionally produced in the Mau rain forest complex, a globally recognised key biodiversity area and largest remaining indigenous montane forest in East Africa, which is also considered one of the five water towers of Kenya.

https://www.kbc.co.ke/french-producers-to-witness-certification-of-ogiek-honey/

https://youtu.be/-2hO0Tf1yT4?feature=shared

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGC4nG0RqYI

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The much-awaited certification of Ogiek Honey will take place Monday afternoon at Mariashoni, Elburgon, Nakuru County.

The French Ambassador to Kenya will grace the launch that brings together three key organisations actively involved in the geographical indication process.

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), in partnership with the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) and Agence Française de Développement through the Geographical Indications support fund, and cooperatives and producers in France, have commenced an initiative to create a geographical indication (GI) for Ogiek honey.

The designation of "geographical indication" identifies products that possess the qualities, characteristics or reputation associated with a particular region.

This certification protects the efforts of producers and the reputations of products, preserves species and establishes a relationship of trust between producers and consumers.

Ogiek honey is unique. It is traditionally produced in the Mau rain forest complex, a globally recognised key biodiversity area and largest remaining indigenous montane forest in East Africa, which is also considered one of the five water towers of Kenya.

The honey derives its name from the Ogiek community involved in its production, and which has a symbiotic relationship with the Mau forest ecosystem.

Beekeeping which has been traditionally a vital part of the economy, culture, and identity of about 35,000 members of the Ogiek community is largely carried out in log hives in Mau and Mariashoni Forests.

The Ogiek honey has a reputation for being pure and clean.

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French producers to witness certification of Ogiek honey - KBC

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The much-awaited certification of Ogiek Honey will take place Monday afternoon at Mariashoni, Elburgon, Nakuru County. The French Ambassador to Kenya will grace the launch that brings together three key organisations actively involved in the geographical indication process.

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we witness sand harvesting and marram mining here in Kenya. This is done by major infrastructure construction companies. The Chinese companies seem good at massive harvesting.

In as much as these is done to build our roads, rail and bridges, it's done in unsustainable manner. As citizens, we see the rot. Buy keep quiet because the powers-that-be are awfully ruthless.

https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/nyanza/2021-02-21-chinese-firm-officials-summoned-over-sand-harvesting-in-lake-victoria/

https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/counties/chinese-firm-seeks-harvest-sand-at-sondu-miriu-river-3531830

Major projects are basically multi-national push and export oriented, of in-ward looking. Cambodians suffering from Singapore progress can best be fought by Singaporeans voicing their disapproval for such inhumane projects.

A case here, is the boycotting of Kenya-made products by the Occident when they learn that modern-day slavery and land alienation is suffered by the natives.

https://foodispower.org/our-food-choices/the-problem-with-avocados/

https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/insights/the-roots-of-sexual-violence-on-tea-farms/

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Comments and questions on <Lost World>

1. I could empathize with the narrator's frustration on being powerless in dealing with Cambodian's dire situations of land mining. It was well delivered through the sheer contrast between Cambodia's lost natural land and Singapore's artificially made botanic park, "Lost World," where the beautiful flowers blossom and the playful dinosaurs hang out. The narrator's genuine and hopeful voice to call for an action to make changes on the outrageous laws, which put the Cambodian people and its future in a bind, should be heard loud and clear to many more people around the world.

2. Why did Cambodian government not discard the law on land mining? What kinds of agreement have been made between Cambodian goverment and Singaporean government?

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I feel so sad about the reality that biodiversity is vanishing. What is your opinion to block the biodiversity disappearing?

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This question may be unrelated to the films, but what are some pressing issues in the field of biodiversity, and what solutions do you recommend for the issues? (questions for the panels)

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Lost World depicts lost identity and how women are most affected by mining the fishing can no longer take place and even black sand is taken.

I think the perpetrators have government support hence threatening natives with jail

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Detroit Hives the idea of passing on the knowledge and science to the next generation was fascinating.

Another thing giving back to people and community and understanding the science.

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"Lost World" Losing mangroves is also losing culture, history and identity. What should we learn from this frustrating phenomenon, and what can we do about this?

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Some sentences that the woman in the "Lost World" says touches my heart. I want to share a few of my favorite sentences.

"The more we chase and beg them, the more they step all of us"

"When you feel troubled, you're like an island. Yet the island is still fresh and beautiful and blossoming. Giving life to plants and flowers. It gives me a new perspective. My life is not so troubled, so difficult and challenging"

Also, in "Detroit Hives", my favorite sentence is:

"I think it's definitely important for people who belong to their community to try to rebuild it"

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Studies have shown that mangroves have excellent carbon adsorption capacity.

So it is important to protect and protect

mangroves.!