The Science Film Festival is a celebration of science communication in Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Since its first edition in 2005, the festival has grown considerably, becoming the largest event of its kind worldwide.
In 2024, the festival will focus on the topics of “Net Zero” and “Circular Economy”. This acknowledges that effective climate protection requires measures that go beyond merely reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Even small CO2 emissions can further exacerbate the rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide, which is why Net Zero concepts aim to offset these emissions by actively removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In contrast, the Circular Economy promotes the sustainable use of resources, minimizes waste, and designs products to be reused or recycled. A swift transition to these concepts is therefore essential to achieve the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement - an ambitious undertaking that necessitates fundamental changes and cannot be realized overnight.
Goethe-Institut Äthiopien, in partnership with the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences (EAS), the Children's Science Center, and their network of public, private, and foreign schools, present the Science Film Festival 2024 for the third consecutive time in Ethiopia, from October 7 to December 20, 2024. Up to 25 films appropriate for young pupils, youth, and the public will be screened in schools and institutes of higher education across Ethiopia and in Juba, South Sudan. As such, the Goethe-Institut invites you to participate in the 20th edition of the Science Film Festival, allowing students and youth in your institution to access the films and teaching resources completely free of charge.
