A Celebration of Women: ‘Making a Difference’
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Question and Answer Session
Should Women Rule the World: The Evidence in Film Positive representation of women in film and as leaders of the environmental movement is fortunately on the increase but we have a long way to go. Through a series of films, we highlight how women are crucial in finding solutions to climate change, pollution and helping conserve the environment; empowering women strengthens environmental projects across a diverse range of communities. Workshop Mentoring support for female leaders of the future Women of all ages and backgrounds welcome; young, professional, mothers and grandmothers! To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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Indigenous People
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Question and Answer Session
Indigenous Peoples- the Solution not the Problem. Rethinking Conservation Protecting indigenous people is essential if conservation is to be successful. They have proven time and again to be the best guardians of our natural world. Workshop Exploring strategies supporting indigenous peoples through fair trade, eco -tourism and partnerships. To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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British Expedition Society
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Question and Answer Session
British Expedition Society - Let the Adventure Begin The quest for knowledge is at once the most exciting of human endeavours and a process rich in potential for personal development and growth. Adventurers and Expedition leaders will share their experiences with the goal of, in 2020, inspiring others:
Workshop Planning an Expedition through BES An opportunity for Corporate employee strengthening, University student groups and Potential Sponsors If you are interested in our 2020 Treks or supporting the British Expedition Society attend the following workshops:
To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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Volunteering: Individuals Making a Difference
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Question and Answer Session
Benefits of Volunteering to Society, to Individuals and to the World Volunteering is powerful. It benefits individuals, groups and organisations, and our local areas. It increases people's wellbeing and connects them to local activities. It helps groups and organisations to increase their capacity and to reach out to communities. What can we do to encourage greater volunteering ? Workshop Encouraging non-student volunteering A focus on ethnic minorities, employees, retired people, families, women "life after children" and ex-servicemen and women. Workshop Coping with Mental Health Issues in Volunteers To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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Animal AbuseQuestion and Answer Session
Animal Abuse- The Case Against Mankind: Captivity; Hunting; Trade in Exotic Pets, Fur, Ivory; Slaughterhouse Conditions; Habitat Destruction and more. Animal cruelty includes intentional, malicious acts of harm and less clear-cut situations where the needs of an animal are neglected. Violence against animals has been linked to a higher likelihood of criminal violence and domestic abuse. Question and Answer Session Can We Save the Great Whales? Today, some great whale populations are recovering, especially the humpback. But 6 of the 13 great whale species including the immense blue whale are still classed as endangered or vulnerable. ... The impact of climate change on whales and their habitats is complex too, and not yet fully understood. Workshop What Can Corporates Do to Protect Animals? Workshop What Can Individuals do to Protect Animals? Workshop What Can the Tourism Industry do to Protect Animals? To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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Volunteering: The Earth Ambassador Programme
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Question and Answer Sessions
Earth Ambassadors - Create your own Grassroots Project – the future of volunteering? Sao Tome- a case study in best practice to illustrate what can be done through grassroots local contacts. Workshop Create your own project and join the Earth Ambassador network. Learn what support is available - funding, resources and equipment, expertise, capacity building, volunteer programmes. To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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The Eco Hero Awards
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The Awards ceremony to celebrate nominated ‘Eco Heroes’.
Young People from countries around the globe are sending in nominations and explaining why certain people are their Eco-Heroes. A panel of judges determines the year’s top achievers. Our judges are experts in environmental science, biology and environmental health, who are looking for young people to follow in their footsteps. This is a great chance for you to celebrate with us, as we showcase environmental activism and creative work from around the world. To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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Climate Change
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Question and Answer Session
What is an ‘Ethical’ Life? Moral Codes for a World in Crisis Climate change is now affecting every country on every continent. It is disrupting national economies and affecting lives, costing people, communities and countries dearly today and even more tomorrow. Weather patterns are changing, sea levels are rising, weather events are becoming more extreme and greenhouse gas emissions are now at their highest levels in history. Without action, the world’s average surface temperature is likely to surpass 3 degrees centigrade this century. The poorest and most vulnerable people are being affected the most. Workshop Individual Leaders wanting to affect change in their communities Workshop Business Leaders wanting to affect change among their employees Workshop Education Leaders wanting to affect change among their students To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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Earth Day 2020
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Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries.
LEFF will be supporting films on habitat destruction and extinction threats to nature. Question and Answer Session Ideas for Earth Day 2020. 60,000 organisations across the world will be celebrating Earth Day 2020. What will you (your community, school, business) be doing? Workshop Support for Earth Day 2020 Join this workshop if you want to collaborate with Earth Day 2020 in your organisation, community or business. To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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Plastic Pollution/Solutions
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Question and Answer Session
Solving the Plastic Problem- Going Plastic Neutral While plastic has many valuable uses, we have become addicted to single-use or disposable plastic — with severe environmental consequences. Around the world, one million plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute, while up to 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are used worldwide every year. In total, half of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once — and then thrown away. Plastic waste is now so ubiquitous in the natural environment that scientists have even suggested it could serve as a geological indicator of the Anthropocene era. There will be day of supporting films reinforcing the nature of the problem with a panel of experts talking about a range of solutions- for individuals, corporates, organisations. Workshop Community Leaders - going Plastic Neutral Workshop Business Leaders - going Plastic Neutral Workshop Educational Leaders - going Plastic Neutral To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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Storytelling
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Question and Answer Session
The Power of Storytelling: From Village Elders to TED Storytelling sessions (two sessions of two hours) with supporting films being shown on the main screens. How can storytelling be used to affect real change in society; from cultural understanding to respect for the environment. Are storytellers made or born? Workshop How to build on and continue the story making tradition: Globally, Online, in Communities Workshop Harnessing the power of story-telling for: 1. Charities 2. Minority Groups 3. Corporates 4. Young Professionals To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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Africa: Sounds and Visions - London Eco Film Festival 2020
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Question and Answer Session
African Filmmakers Today Including special London Eco Film Festival Award for Africa. African tradition is expressed through many different art forms, such as music, dance, art, sculpture and beadwork. These traditions are deeply ingrained into the whole African Culture. Workshop Funding and Support for African Film Making To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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Intelligent Conversations
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Question and Answer Session
Education, Education, Education: Developing Vocational Routes Out of Society’s Margins A look into the importance of education for Refugees; Ethnic Minorities; Socially and Economically Disadvantaged; Ex-service people; those with Special Educational Needs and more. Workshop Working together: Vocational providers and marginalised sections of society 1. Refugees 2. Ethnic Minorities 3. Socially and Economically Disadvantaged 4. Ex Service People 5. Educational Special Needs |
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EU Funding for the Disadvantaged
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Workshop
EU Funding for Disadvantaged Groups in Society We have many years’ experience successfully delivering EU funded programmes aimed at disadvantaged sections of society. This workshop will be of use to education providers, not for profits, NGOs and community groups. To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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Technology vs. Environment
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Question and Answer Session
New technology has the potential to transform environmental protection Technology is fundamentally changing the way we live, work, relate to one another and to the external world. The speed, breadth and depth of current breakthroughs has no historical precedent and is disrupting almost every sector in every country. Now more than ever, the advent of new technology has the potential to transform environmental protection, both through physical advancements but also in communication and campaigning through the likes of Facebook and Instagram. The hunt for new smarter ways to support our development has always been a key driver of technological advancement. Today as our civilisation faces a new unprecedented challenge, technology can play a crucial role in decoupling development and environmental degradation. Workshop Innovations in Environmental Protection - A Celebration A chance to meet some of the individuals and organisations who are making great leaps and applying technology to the world's environmental issues. To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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Other Boardroom Sessions
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Workshop
Want to be a Filmmaker? There’s no one ‘true’ path that can lead you to filmmaking success, but there are certainly a lot of best practices that can make the road a lot less bumpy. If you’re at the beginning of what might feel like an impossible journey, don’t be daunted. Plenty of budding filmmakers have stood in the exact same place and gone on to great heights. This workshop will delve into how you can take the steps required to forge your own path in filmmaking! Workshop Fundraising This workshop develops your ability to deliver your fundraising message and increase funding for a cause. You will be shown in detail the steps you need to take to raise more money for a cause. At the conclusion of the workshop we would love to see you all fundraising and document your success and the difference you have made! Workshop London: Conscience in SME Business Network As a small to medium business, socially conscious is not only a responsibility all entrepreneurs have, but it also helps build a lasting relationship with your community. Moreover, consumers don't only expect companies to provide great products and services anymore, but also to help the community in which they operate. Besides the moral factor, socially conscious companies often create positive work environments and have dynamic ideologies that attract top talent. The best prospects are likely to choose a company that has an active role in their community and that dedicates some of its resources to helping others. Although the benefits of having a socially conscious business are clear, it's hard to know where to start. This workshop will help you on your way to becoming an SME Hero! To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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Plant a Tree, Fund a Dream
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The Fair Earth Foundation have created a pioneering programme which encourages young people in developing countries to plant and tend to trees, benefiting their environment; Plant a Tree, Fund a Dream.
By donating their time to replant their shrinking rainforests and maintain it, Fair Earth Foundation will pay for their education. This is a groundbreaking programme which is encouraging the next generation to look after their environment, whilst enabling many poor areas to have higher levels of education. £10 = 100 trees planted = 1 child's education £1000 = 10000 trees planted = 100 children's education You can help make their dreams of education a reality. To be held during the festival - times and dates TBC. |
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