Exploring Water’s Edge with National Geographic Explorers

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2024-09-20 18:45 2024-09-20 19:45 60 Canada/Eastern 🎟 NAC: Exploring Water’s Edge with National Geographic Explorers

https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/37287

In-person event

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion featuring National Geographic Explorers Dr. Alizé Carrère and Malaika Vaz. These two extraordinary storytellers will explore the complex relationships between water, climate change, and human resilience. Alizé will share insights from her work on the Adaptation series, focusing on innovative approaches to living with water in Bangladesh and the impact of glacial melt in the Himalayas. Meanwhile, Malaika will discuss her latest...

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Canada Room,1 Elgin Street,Ottawa,Canada
Fri, September 20, 2024
Fri, September 20, 2024
6:45 PM EDT
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Film Talks Pre-concert Talk Festival events
  • In-person event
  • Bilingual
  • ≈ 60 minutes · No intermission

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion featuring National Geographic Explorers Dr. Alizé Carrère and Malaika Vaz. These two extraordinary storytellers will explore the complex relationships between water, climate change, and human resilience.

Alizé will share insights from her work on the Adaptation series, focusing on innovative approaches to living with water in Bangladesh and the impact of glacial melt in the Himalayas. Meanwhile, Malaika will discuss her latest feature documentary, Sacrifice Zone, which highlights the environmental and health effects of the extractive industry, with a particular focus on water contamination. Together, they will explore how water shapes ecosystems, communities, and the fight for environmental justice around the world.

Artists

  • Scientist and filmmaker Dr. Alizé Carrère
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    Filmmaker, TV presenter, National Geographic Explorer and Co-founder/CEO at Untamed Planet Malaika Vaz