Lights, Camera, Conservation: Can Culturally Relevant Films Save Primates?
In the dense forests of Central Africa or the tropical canopies of Southeast Asia, the survival of our closest living relatives—primates—hangs in the balance. As
The Great Ape Conservation Film Project
Introducing the Great Ape Conservation Film Project
Deep within the lush forests surrounding the Mefou area of Cameroon, the survival of great apes hangs in a delicate balance. GLOBIO’s Great Ape Conservation Film Project, in partnership with Ape Action Africa and local communities, is taking a groundbreaking approach to conservation. “Over the next 24 months, this initiative aims to foster awareness, empathy, and lasting behavioral change by using the most powerful tool available: culturally resonant storytelling.”
About the Project
In the dense forests of Central Africa or the tropical canopies of Southeast Asia, the survival of our closest living relatives—primates—hangs in the balance. As habitat loss, hunting, and climate change continue to escalate, so too does the urgency of conservation efforts. Among the many tools in the conservation toolbox, one approach has been quietly...
Using the Power of Film to Inspire Primate Conservation Short-Term Goals: Inspiring Awareness and Connection (1 – 3 Years) In the first phase of the Great Ape Conservation Film Project, our mission is simple but urgent: build awareness and empathy for great apes among the communities who live closest to them. These communities are on...
About the Project
Our Goals for the Great Ape Conservation Film Project
Using the Power of Film to Inspire Primate Conservation Short-Term Goals: Inspiring Awareness and Connection (1 – 3 Years) In the first phase of the