Project Description
Year: 2024
Budget: €1,950
Location: Nimboran
Introduction to Imaji Papua
Imaji Papua is an independent community of young filmmakers dedicated to highlighting critical issues faced in Papua, such as deforestation, pollution, illegal mining, and land rights violations. With financial support from Hapin, Imaji Papua has produced a powerful documentary this year focusing on the community’s fight for conservation in the Nimboran district, near Jayapura.
Alex Waisimon’s Environmental Activism
Hailing from the Nimboran region, Alex Waisimon is a renowned climate activist whose primary tool in this battle is ecotourism. Nimboran has become a popular bird-watching destination for tourists, scientists, and photographers. Additionally, Alex has established a nature school for local children, educating them on harmonious living with their environment. The school aims to raise awareness about the irreversible impacts of palm oil plantations while demonstrating how ecotourism can provide sustainable solutions and income for the indigenous people of Papua.
Focus of the Documentary
The documentary by Imaji Papua targets the young generation of Papuans, emphasizing the crucial role they can play in conservation efforts. Unique to its synopsis, the film not only exposes the issues but also showcases the resilience and solutions offered by the local community. The documentary serves as both a critique of those causing environmental harm and a voice for those most affected by it.
Why This Documentary Matters
This compelling narrative not only raises awareness about environmental challenges in Papua but also empowers the local youth to become active participants in conservation. By highlighting the successful efforts of community leaders like Alex Waisimon, the documentary inspires hope and action towards a sustainable future for Papua.
Are you interested in watching this documentary yourself or showing it somewhere?
This is possible for a small fee for Imaji Papua. The filmmakers do their work on their own initiative, at their own expense and sometimes with the necessary risks. Send us a message at info@hapin.nl so that we can send you a link. The documentary has English subtitles.
