green screening for sea week

March 3rd, 7pm REAP House

RISING WATERS

Global Warming and the Fate of the Pacific Islands

For 7 million people living on thousands of islands scattered across the Pacific ocean, global warming is not something that looms in the distant future: it's a threat whose first effects may have already begun. Through personal stories of Pacific Islanders, RISING WATERS: Global Warming and the Fate of the Pacific Islands puts a human face on the international climate change debate.

RISING WATERS explores what it means to live under a cloud of scientific uncertainty, examining both human experience and expert scientific evidence. The problems facing the islanders serve as an urgent warning to the rest of the world.

Study Guide available on-line http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/guides/rwguide.pdf

Previously advertised: Time & Tide

APOLOGIES: This film is available for the week, but will not be screened publically. RISING WATERS covers many similar issues, with emphasis on many Island cultures. More time is given to discussion of the scientific issues, looking at rising sea temperatures as well as rising sea levels, and consequent loss of habitat.

This documentary tells the story of a group of expatriates from the tiny island nation of Tuvalu as they travel across the ocean to their home island of Funafuti. Their nostalgia quickly gives way to reality and they find themselves ill-prepared for the Tuvalu that awaits them. A multi-million dollar deal with an internet company has brought new development, altering the landscape and bringing flocks of foreigners to the capital. As the locals and expats both struggle to cope with the cultural change due to globalization, a greater threat looms on the horizon. Driven by climate change, a steadily rising sea level is stealing their precious and already limited land.

By Julie Bayer and Josh Salman http://www.wavecrestfilms.com//#/trailer/

Since the film was made, Tuvalu has taken an active role in Global Climate Change negotiations, and is being heard:

Tuvalu’s contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations in Poland, December 2008, was disproportionate to its size. Though one of the tiniest countries of the Pacific, Tuvalu was a giant in the negotiations. Prime Minister Apisai Ielemia almost brought the roof of the auditorium down as delegates including United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon gave him a rousing standing ovation in response to his emotional plea that Tuvaluans would not accept defeat on climate change.“It is our belief that Tuvalu as a nation has a right to exist forever,” Ielemia told the conference.” Full report http://www.tuvaluislands.com/news/archives/2009/2009-02-09.html February 9, 2009

Find Tuvalu on the Map! http://www.tuvaluislands.com/maps/maps.html

GREEN SCREENING IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY EASTBAY REAP, ENVIRONMENT BAY OF PLENTY AND DOC (Sea Week) AND EXISTS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN OUR COMMUNITY. MOST FILMS IN THE SERIES CAN BE BORROWED FROM EASTBAY REAP, AND SOME COME WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR GROUP SCREENINGS.

sea week events

one ocean: it starts with me

Feb 28 - Mar 8

http://www.seaweek.org.nz/

Sat Feb 28th

OHIWA HARBOUR CLEAN-UP 10am-2pm. Join with the Department of Conservation (DOC) and KG Kayaks for an entire Ohiwa Harbour clean up by kayak! This is YOUR chance to give back to our very special food basket and playground. The plan is simple - get as many kayakers as possible together, allocate sections of coast and go for it. You don't even necessarily need a kayak - KG Kayaks are donating the use of their fleet for the day. Protective gloves, bags and barbecue lunch provided. Contact: Kenny (07) 315 4005 or Mike (07) 308 7095 to register your interest and for full details. CANCELLED
Bird Watching Tour starting at NUKAHAU SALT MARSH . Meet at 9am sharp for a short talk and walk, then on to a couple of locations around the harbour, and finally at Ohiwa Camp to get kayaks and see the godwits. There will be one party with kayaks and another walking. Register with Meg by this Wednesday if kayaks are required ($10 per hour). Take your lunch to Ohiwa Holiday Camp about 1pm. (gold coin donation for use of facilities) and there will be a talk on the Care Group and what has been achieved in the last 4 years.

Mon Mar 2nd - Fri Mar 6th - One Ocean - it starts with ME

Come and read the creative prose from Whakatane Intermediate and Otakiri School and learn about why we need to protect our marine environments for our future generations. Listen to 1XX for winning entries.Venue: Whakatane Library and Council foyer, Civic Square, Whakatane.

Tue Mar 3rd

Toddler Walk, Port Ohope. 9.30am. A chance for pre-schoolers/toddlers to explore and enjoy the shores of Ohiwa Harbour with their parents/care-givers. The walk will be lead by Louise Shaw from REAP. Remember to slip, slop, slap and bring a change of clothes. Bring some snacks for a picnic afterwards. Bookings essential, spaces limited. Children must be supervised by an adult carer. Walk will leave from the boat ramp at Port Ohope Recreation Reserve. Contact: Eastbay REAP on 07 308 4098.

Thur Mar 5th

Salty Tales of the Sea. 10.30am. Take your young ones along to the Whakatane Library for them to be entertained and enthralled by Sarah Holmes from 1XX and the library team, to hear some salty tales about the seven seas and help celebrate Seaweek.Venue: Whakatane Library, Civic Square, Whakatane.

Sat Mar 7th

APANUI SALTMARSH Clean-up Meet at the bottom of McAlister Street by the river. Wear gumboots, cancelled if wet. Next dates: 4th April, 2nd May, 13th June, 18th July.

Sun Mar 8th

U13 Children's Surf Competition, Beach Clean-up & BBQ. 9am. Come and celebrate Well Child Week and Seaweek at West End, Ohope with surfing, BBQ and a beach clean-up. Cost: $5,includes lunch. Children must be supervised and have own surf gear. Register at Krazyfish Surf Shop, Boon Street, Whakatane. Ph: 07 307 7334.
Whakatane Coastguard Family Day 10am-3pm. Bring the family down to Mataatua Reserve and check out all the displays from organisations which love our marine environments as much as you. Will include the team from DOC where you can learn about the only marine reserve in the Eastern Bay,Te Paepae o Aotea.

CONSERVATION of Beaches and Dunes

DOC is responsible for:

Protection of marine mammals, eg whales, dolphins, seals.
Supervising whale and dolphin rescues, including the care and disposal of sick or injured marine mammals.
Administering Crown-owned foreshore and seabed
Protection of wildlife, i.e. insects, reptiles, birds
Advocacy (providing a conservation perspective on regional policy and plans, and district plans) to the general public
Managing and caring for marine reserves
If you would like to find out more about our coastline, or consider working as a volunteer in one of the conservation projects:

DOC Marine and Coastal Conservation Information: http://www.doc.govt.nz/by-region/bay-of-plenty/conservation/marine-and-coastal/

DOC Conservation Groups: http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/community-conservation-projects/bay-of-plenty/

EnvBOP Coast Care Information: http://www.envbop.govt.nz/Sustainable-Communities/Coast-Care.aspx

EnvBOP Coast Care Groups: http://www.envbop.govt.nz/Coast/Care/Groups.asp

Ohope Beach Information: http://www.ohopebeach.info/conservation-coastcare.htm

LOCAL BUSINESSES enjoying the Ocean Environment

CONSIDERING a swim with dolphins or exploring the coastline? Great local businesses promoting our magnificent and beautiful marine and coastal environment:

Notset KG Kayaks "Protect and respect NZ's natural environment. Get plastic out of our oceans. Spend time with your kids in the Kiwi outdoors" http://www.kgkayaks.co.nz

Whale Island Tours: Dolphin & Whale watching with Diveworks Charters http://www.whaleislandtours.com/

Swimming with Dolphins http://www.whalesanddolphinwatch.co.nz/

White Island Tours http://www.whiteisland.co.nz/index.html

Moutohora Trips: http://www.indigenousadventures.co.nz

See if you can swing a deal this Sea Week!