Science Film Festival

In 2024, Sri Lanka celebrated the 7th year of Science Film Festival. The Goethe-Institut in collaboration with their partner schools and institutions, hosted the festival during October and December. The focus of the festival was ‘Net Zero and the Circular Economy’.

Science Film Festival © Goethe-Institut

Theme 2024: Net Zero and the Circular Economy

The Science Film Festival 2024 centered on the theme of Net Zero and the Circular Economy, emphasizing the urgent need for actions beyond solely reducing global greenhouse gas emissions to address climate protection effectively. Recent research findings underscore that focusing solely on cutting CO2 emissions is insufficient to halt climate change. To meet the Paris Climate Agreement objectives, a swift transition to achieving net zero emissions is imperative. Yet, this ambitious goal demands significant changes that cannot be achieved overnight.

About the Festival

The Science Film Festival is a celebration of science communication in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America: In cooperation with local partners, it promotes science literacy and facilitates awareness of contemporary scientific, technological and environmental issues through international films with accompanying educational activities. 

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