• During COP16, in partnership with Cali-based radio station Oriente Estéreo, this live radio station will feature audio installations at various locations throughout the city.
• This space will also feature film and media initiatives led by Colombia’s Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Knowledge.
PRESS RELEASE
Cali, Valle del Cauca, October 17, 2024 (@mincultura). #COP16Colombia #PeaceWithNature. From October 21 to November 1, Cali will be the epicenter of COP16, the most important summit on biodiversity, where Colombia’s Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Knowledge is leading the national government’s cultural and participatory agenda, recognized as the “People’s COP.”
For two weeks, attendees at COP16 will be able to enjoy a multimedia and cinematic experience, courtesy of the Ministry of Culture’s Department of Audiovisuals, Film, and Interactive Media.
Among the activities , the Radio COP stands out ; it is designed as a platform that aims to highlight the role of community, local, and creative media in environmental protection and to foster a dialogue among various radio initiatives from different regions of Colombia.
COP Radio will cover the summit from October 23 to November 1 via live radio broadcasts and audio installations at various locations throughout the city, in partnership with Cali-based radio station Oriente Estéreo. The broadcast will air from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
“The power of live radio is coming to COP16 to capture the most significant moments and gather insights on biodiversity and its protection. This is a collaborative effort involving local radio stations and producers, as well as journalists and guest content creators, who will provide a diverse perspective on the events unfolding during this conference,” said Diana Díaz Soto, Director of Audiovisuals, Film, and Interactive Media at Minculturas.
This initiative is complemented by forums for dialogue, training, and knowledge exchange, which will address topics such as environmental issues from the perspective of affected communities, social practices related to culture and nature, and the role of communication and representation in film.
In this vein, Relatos Necesarios will bring together storytellers, communicators, content creators, and journalists at various venues on October 23 and 24 to discuss environmental activism, the defense of local territories, and the protection of nature through the lens of communication.
This event will conclude with a roundtable discussion on October 25, to be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Tertuliadero in the Zona Verde (Bulevar del Río), where participants will share their insights and experiences from the communication exercise to contribute to the objectives of COP16.
Documentaries and community cinema
In collaboration with the Colombia Migrante Film Festival, the "Cine para la Vida" film series will take place. On October 24, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at La Cinemateca La Tertulia, the launch and screening of the documentaries *The Knowledge*—produced by the Australian Embassy—and *Territorios invisibles*— produced by the National Commission on Indigenous Territories — are scheduled. The screenings will be followed by a discussion featuring Australia’s Ambassador to Colombia, Anna Chrisp, as well as directors and indigenous leaders from Colombia.
“Film series featuring movies that address biodiversity and the major challenges to its protection are taking over the La Tertulia theater, giving way to forums, discussions, and dialogues that explore both the power of storytelling and the complexity of the issues at hand,” added Díaz Soto.
The discussion panel “Cinema for Thought, Activism, and Nature,” which is part of a strategy to promote Colombian cinema, will feature Colombian filmmakers and international guests who have found content creation to be a tool that empowers the struggles and agendas of their communities, serving as a key driver in bringing other realities to light. The discussion will take place on October 26 at 5:00 p.m. in the Obelisco Auditorium of the Centenario Public Library.
There will also be public discussions as part of the “Community Cinema in Harmony with Nature” series, which will screen films produced by local communities that address environmental crimes, alternatives for mitigating negative impacts, and climate action, among other topics. There will be two sessions: on October 25, starting at 6:00 p.m., at the Comuna 1 Cultural Center Public Library, and on October 26, starting at 5:00 p.m., in the Chamber Hall of the Departmental Institute of Fine Arts. Each screening will be followed by a discussion with filmmakers, protagonists, and special guests.
The “Raíces y ríos” film series will be held virtually and will feature films available at www.retinalatina.org through November 21. The productions explore the legacy of ancestral traditions, the defense of water, activism, and environmental justice to encourage reflection and recognition of the indigenous, Afro-descendant, and rural communities that have developed and defended their connection to their territories.
Check out all the COP announcements on https://bit.ly/CulturaCOP16 and on social media: Instagram (@dacmi_mincultura), Facebook (DACMICULTURA), and X (DACMI_Cultura).
