Towards life. Dragonflies decrease poverty. A township food garden cleans the water in your taps. Reserves without fences reduce poaching. The South African UNESCO Biosphere Reserves combine the contradictory to create solutions to social development and environmental preservation. This is their story.
The 12.01 Shorts are mini-documentaries that expand on material in the principal film, allowing you to dive deeper and help guide your next steps.
Are you intrigued or inspired by any one person or topic? Watch the full interviews below to deepen your knowledge in any area of the film.
To develop effective solutions, we need more than just awareness. Use the resources below to get in touch with experts, learn more about Biosphere Reserves near you, and take steps to get involved.
Website
www.capebiosphere.co.zaOther contacts
Joan Berning
Founder of Edo to Addo Corridor Initiative
joan@edentoaddo.co.zaVernon Gibbs-Hall
Environmental Specialist at Eden District Municipality
gibbshalls@gmail.comWebsite
www.grbr.org.zaOther contacts
Linsey De Jager
Field Guide at Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve
linsey.dejager96@gmail.comWebsite
www.capewinelandsbiosphere.co.zaWebsite
www.magaliesbergbiosphere.org.zaOther resources
YouTube ChannelOther contacts
Sindi Motsa
Chairperson of South African National Biosphere Reserve Trust Fund
greenfriendssindi@gmail.comWebsite
www.kruger2canyons.orgWebsite
www.vhembebiosphere.org