With important messages about sustainable development for the future, the Fourth Green Eye Festival organized by the Krka NP concluded

With important messages about sustainable development for the future, the Fourth Green Eye Festival organized by the Krka NP concluded
During the two days of the festival, visitors could watch four inspiring documentaries and listen to two panel discussions, in which prominent speakers sent important messages about climate change and the role of the media in spreading awareness about it among the public

On the second day, the Green Eye Festival took visitors to the rich ecosystem of Sable Island in the film Geographies of Solitude, in which environmental activist Zoe Lucas told an incredible story about the nature there.

A panel discussion followed, where various opinions were expressed about the state of and perspectives for nature and the ecosystem. The participants exchanged their opinions and experiences on the relationship between the media and environmental protection, on the activism of famous people in apostrophizing environmental topics, and on the technology that allows us a detailed insight into the world that surrounds us.

Aljoša Duplić from the Institute for Environmental and Nature Protection emphasized the seriousness of the environmental crisis caused by human activities. He emphasized the need for urgent and decisive changes in the way we treat the environment. In particular, he emphasized the need to reduce marine litter on the shores and supported the adoption of a European Parliament Regulation on nature restoration.

Dunja Mazzocco Drvar from the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Adria presented alarming data about endangered species and the state of the environment in Croatia and beyond. She emphasized the importance of education and increasing environmental awareness, not only through waste disposal procedures, but also through understanding ecosystems and their value.

Vinko Brešan, a film director, spoke about the role of the film industry in the promotion of nature conservation. He noted that films have the potential to promote the need for a balance between humans and nature, while also showing how society is dependent on natural resources.

Leon Lučev, an actor originally from an island, expressed his impressions of the film and compared life on islands then and now. He emphasized the importance of involving well-known people in education and activism for environmental protection. Tomislav Krnić, a co-writer, and cameraman of a documentary series on ecologically sustainable agriculture, spoke about his experience in working with families engaged in ecological agriculture, highlighting the progress in filmmaking technology, which has made it possible to elevate the awareness of an audience to the challenges of the environmental crisis.

Nella Slavica, the director of the Krka National Park, spoke about the importance of education on environmental topics and the role of the media in this, stressing the need for cooperation between different sectors in order to achieve more sustainable development for everyone in the future. Throughout the entire year, the Krka National Park works to spread awareness about the necessity of environmental protection through educational films about the flora and fauna of the National Park, but also about its valuable cultural-historical heritage and traditions. Through everyday communication on social networks, positive practices are highlighted, and the local community is invited to cooperate in joint care of the environment. As a platform for promoting environmental awareness among the public, Green Eye represents the culmination of these year-long efforts. We believe that it has fulfilled its role. We thank the participants and visitors for their participation and engagement in the protection of nature.