The Power of Protection
Nature Needs Half. 30 by 30. Planet Over Profit. Our Planet, Our Home. There is a great deal of nature campaigning going on, but what does it mean? Does nature really need half and if so, how do we get there? And why? Well, successfully managed protected areas – both marine and terrestrial – are a vital tool for sustaining biodiversity, indigenous cultures, preserving ecosystem balance and providing countless benefits to wildlife and human health.
Join our distinguished panel of explorers, filmmakers and photographers as they share their experiences documenting protected areas, wildlife and cultures world-wide. National Geographic explorers and photographers Elizabeth Wald and Kiliii Yuyan and award-winning filmmakers and photographers Charlie Hamilton James, Sandesh Kadur and Florian Schulz will take the stage at xPosure to discuss our need to connect with and protect nature. From African savannas to South American forests to India’s varied ecosystems and the role of indigenous cultures in protecting it all, let’s celebrate what has been accomplished and discuss what more needs to be done to ensure a healthy future for wildlife and wild places.
- Duration: 50 min
Date
- 29 Feb 2024
- Expired!
Time
- 11:20
Organizer
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Xposure International Photography Festival
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Phone
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Email
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Website
https://xposure.net
Speakers
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Kathy MoranKathy Moran, a founding member of the International League of Conservation Photographers, served on the Executive Committee, editing numerous books for ILCP photographers. Former Deputy Director of Photography at National Geographic, she boasts a 37-year tenure, producing impactful projects on ecosystems. Notable for her role in creating Gabon’s national park system, Moran, residing in Arlington, VA, edited over 300 stories for the magazine and received accolades, including “Picture Editor of the Year.” Recognized by POYi, she continues to contribute significantly to wildlife photography.
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Florian SchulzFlorian Schulz, a dedicated wildlife photographer and filmmaker, focuses on capturing the essence of dwindling wilderness. His profound work catalyzes conservation movements, notably on the Arctic and wildlife corridors, advocating for the protection of last great wilderness areas. Widely recognized, his creations feature in renowned platforms, including National Geographic, Netflix, and BBC’s esteemed shows. Schulz, honored as “Environmental Photographer of the Year” and awarded for his IMAX film, “The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness,” exemplifies an unwavering commitment to environmental preservation.
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Beth WaldAward-winning photographer Beth Wald intricately explores humanity’s intricate relationship with the environment in her captivating narratives. With three decades of experience, her work, featured in esteemed publications and endorsed by prominent brands, focuses on the resilience of traditional cultures facing environmental challenges globally. Beth’s workshops and partnerships demonstrate her commitment to visual storytelling for change. Her sensitive depictions have earned prestigious awards, including the Rowell Award, reinforcing her dedication to capturing disappearing lifeways and environmental solutions. Currently in New Mexico, she documents issues of water, agriculture, and rural gentrification.
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Charlie Hamilton JamesCharlie Hamilton James, a British photographer for National Geographic, excels in wildlife and conservation imagery. His technically complex work explores the intricate connection between humans and wildlife, focusing on East Africa and South America. With a three-decade career as a filmmaker for the BBC and National Geographic, he has earned accolades like the National Geographic Photographer award and the Wildscreen Award for Cinematography, showcasing his profound impact on visual storytelling in the realm of nature and conservation.
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Kiliii YuyanKiliii Yuyan, a photographer of Nanai/Hèzhé and Chinese ancestry, captures compelling stories of lives intertwined with the land and sea. Armed with Arctic survival skills and a cultural curiosity, he explores extreme environments, revealing diverse human relationships with nature. Kiliii’s work, featured in National Geographic, TIME, and global galleries, earned him the prestigious Eliza Scidmore Award in 2023. Renowned for his storytelling, his adventures, from facing polar bears to diving with otters, inspire audiences worldwide to appreciate multicultural perspectives and the beauty of nature.
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Sandesh KadurAward-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Fellow, Sandesh Kadur, is renowned for his impactful documentary films aired on major networks like National Geographic, BBC, Netflix, Discovery Channel, and Animal Planet. His notable works include the National Geographic docuseries ‘Wild Cats of India’ and ‘India’s Wild Leopards,’ as well as contributions to ‘Our Planet’ and BBC’s ‘Planet Earth II.’ Winner of prestigious awards, including a 2017 EMMY nomination and a 2017 BAFTA Award, Sandesh is dedicated to conservation through his role as a Senior Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers. His expertise, showcased through Felis Creations, a natural history production house in Bangalore, India, reflects his commitment to using photography as a powerful message for wildlife conservation.
