Around the world, humans are inextricably linked to their local ecosystems. This International Spotlight highlights the connections between nature, culture, and resources, as communities work to protect the environment and cope with the consequences of climate change.
A young woman emerges as a leader on her Colombian island to save the reef that’s vital to its survival. A 19 year-old woman, Yassandra Barrios, who emerges as the environmental leader of her island. She learns to dive, studies Marine Biology, rallies the fishermen and young people to bring awareness to protecting their marine ecosystem. She inspires those around her with a vision of a more secure future for their island home.
- Year2019
- Runtime11 minutes
- CountryUnited Kingdom, Colombia
- PremiereD.C. Premiere
- DirectorJoya Berrow & Lucy Jane
Around the world, humans are inextricably linked to their local ecosystems. This International Spotlight highlights the connections between nature, culture, and resources, as communities work to protect the environment and cope with the consequences of climate change.
A young woman emerges as a leader on her Colombian island to save the reef that’s vital to its survival. A 19 year-old woman, Yassandra Barrios, who emerges as the environmental leader of her island. She learns to dive, studies Marine Biology, rallies the fishermen and young people to bring awareness to protecting their marine ecosystem. She inspires those around her with a vision of a more secure future for their island home.
- Year2019
- Runtime11 minutes
- CountryUnited Kingdom, Colombia
- PremiereD.C. Premiere
- DirectorJoya Berrow & Lucy Jane
