BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:iCalendar-Ruby BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Movies & Screenings DESCRIPTION:A landmass stretching uninterrupted for nearly 4000 miles\, fro m Senegal on the Atlantic Coast to Djibouti on the coast of the Red Sea\, A frica’s Sahel region serves as a climatic transition zone between the Sahar a Desert to the north and the more tropical environments to the south. The Sahel not only embodies a diverse population and geography as it passes thr ough many of the continent’s nations\, it also\, sadly\, exemplifies the de vastating effects that climate change is having on our planet. As desertifi cation creeps through the region and soil erosion undermines the efforts of agriculture\, social problems like famine\, mass migration\, and armed con flict have taken root and threaten to destroy an already-fragile ecosystem. \n\nTHE GREAT GREEN WALL chronicles the efforts of an ambitious reforestati on plan striving to restore the environmental health and revitalize the eco nomies of the region. Written and directed by Jared P Scott and produced by Oscar-nominated director Fernando Meirelles (City of God)\, the film follo ws Malian musician/activist Inna Modja as she journeys from coast-to-coast\ , gathering stories of resilience and self-determination by\, sharing songs with\, and spreading hope among the people on the Sahel’s frontline in the battle against a changing landscape.\n\nAbout the series\n\nAthena Cinema\ , University Libraries\, and OHIO’s Environmental Studies Program present t he 11th annual Sustainability Film Series.\n\nThis year’s batch of films wi ll be centered on reflecting the urgency of what is before us. After a deca de of screening movies and hosting discussions led by experts from the OHIO student body and faculty and the Athens community detailing the problems f acing the world\, this semester’s focus will be on solutions.\n\nThe films will demonstrate that a collaborative approach to problem-solving — involvi ng all members of our global community\, regardless of age\, ethnicity\, or gender — is a necessity. Education is the first crucial step in both under standing the world’s problems and developing sustainable solutions.\n\nFoll owing the screening of each of these beautiful\, thought-provoking\, and ti mely films\, audience members are invited to join us for a panel discussion hosted by OHIO faculty members\, students\, and members of the Athens comm unity.\n\nThe series is sponsored by Voinovich School of Leadership and Pub lic Affairs\, OHIO Honors Program\, Honors Tutorial College\, Cutler Schola rs\, Office of Sustainability\, Center for Campus & Community Engagement\, University College and beloved nonprofits and businesses.\n\nFree admission and post-show discussion as part of the Spring Sustainability Series. DTEND:20240321T010000Z DTSTAMP:20240520T003739Z DTSTART:20240320T230000Z GEO:39.328395;-82.100838 LOCATION:Athena Cinema SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sustainability Series: THE GREAT GREEN WALL UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_45615495651939 URL:https://calendar.ohio.edu/event/sustainability_series_the_great_green_w all END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR