[Movie and Debate] HOME, by YANN ARTHUS-BERTRAND (2009)

Free entrance

15h00-17h00

Screening of the movie HOME, by YANN ARTHUS-BERTRAND (2009). Trailer

Synopsis by Jason Buchanan

Internationally renowned photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand makes his feature directorial debut with this environmentally conscious documentary produced by Luc Besson, and narrated by Glenn Close. Shot in 54 countries and 120 locations over 217 days, Home presents the many wonders of planet Earth from an entirely aerial perspective. As such, we are afforded the unique opportunity to witness our changing environment from an entirely new vantage point. In our 200,000 years on Earth, humanity has hopelessly upset Mother Nature's delicate balance. Some experts claim that we have less than ten years to change our patterns of consumption and reverse the trend before the damage is irreversible. Produced to inspire action and encourage thoughtful debate, Home poses the prospect that unless we act quickly, we risk losing the only home we may ever have.

More information:Foundation Goodplanet

17h-18h00

Debate: Sustainability and Science

Carlos Romão, Organometallic Chemistry Lab

Isabel Abreu, Proteome Regulation in Plants Lab

James Yates, Single Molecule Processes Lab

Moderation: Joana Lobo Antunes, Science Communication

Organized by Cristina Silva Pereira and Ricardo Louro, for the Master in Biotechnology for Sustainability