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DeforestAction: Project Borneo
25 young leaders have been selected for the pioneer DeforestACTION project aimed at protecting forests, working with local communities and saving orangutans.
  | DeforestACTION is a global action project involving millions of students from around the world who want to play an active role in stopping deforestation. The project is supported by TakingITGlobal and Microsoft Partners in Learning. We've teamed up with acclaimed conservationist Dr. Willie Smits to create awareness about the destruction caused by deforestation, restore a full forest eco-system and provide a sustainable livelihood for the local community. Award-winning production company Virgo Productions is developing a 3D feature documentary about the project in collaboration with National Geographic Entertainment. Shooting will take place over 100 days in Borneo. Cathy Henkel, (The Burning Season, The Man who Stole my Mother’s Face) will produce and direct 100 Days in the Jungle: Project Borneo 3D, to be shot by acclaimed cinematographer Don McAlpine (Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet, Wolverine) and Paul Nichola (Cane Toads: The Conquest 3D). A TV series is in development with National Geographic for the second 100 days. DeforestACTION is selecting 12 young team leaders to lead this global action project - and feature in the 3D movie. Submissions and voting for the applicants have now closed! A short list of 50 was announced in early May. A top 25 was announced in early June. All 25 will have a leading role in the project. A smaller group will head to Borneo in September for an orientation and reconniassance trip to meet the local communities and assess the scale of the challenge. They will return in February next year for 80 days to implement their action plans. Throughout the project, they will connect with the world though the web, providing updates to the millions of students across the globe who are responsible for developing and driving the project. |
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oceanmist says:
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE !!!!
Posted on May 1, 2011 @ 11:34 PM
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Yaawwn says:
Hey! I think the date was May 2 - today!!! Can't wait to find out :)
Posted on May 1, 2011 @ 10:05 PM
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Kodivine says:
Does anyone know when the winners get announced, it wasn't may the 1st?
Posted on May 1, 2011 @ 9:48 PM
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LucyMeyer says:
Wow! So much anticipation! Good luck everyone! I just wanted to let you guys know that the article I'm writing about orangutans will be published in next week's issue of The Week Magazine, in Australia. I mentioned it was in the works a couple of weeks ago, but I now know the publication date (next Friday). It will be a full-page news briefing on the threats to the species, with an emphasis on the palm oil industry and its impact. I hope it will help to raise awareness in Australia. Thanks for your comment Steve – that’s great that you enjoy the mag. Good luck again everyone!
Posted on May 1, 2011 @ 9:24 PM
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MarkKuroski says:
This is so exciting! Good luck everyone!!
Posted on May 1, 2011 @ 9:12 PM
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BenDessen says:
Good luck Action Agents!!! :)
Posted on May 1, 2011 @ 9:08 PM
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spob says:
Can't wait to see who got in! The anticipation is so intense!
Good luck everyone :)Posted on May 1, 2011 @ 9:03 PM
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spob says:
Can't wait to see who got in! The anticipation is so intense!
Good luck everyone :)Posted on May 1, 2011 @ 9:03 PM
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ChristieLee says:
Best of luck to Everyone!
all so inspirational! :)Posted on May 1, 2011 @ 8:09 PM
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StevePatriarco says:
Good luck everybody!
Posted on May 1, 2011 @ 8:03 PM
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mkennedy says:
This is INTENSE!!! Good luck everyone!!!
Posted on May 1, 2011 @ 7:39 PM
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leviwesterveld says:
I'm so excited !!!!
Posted on May 1, 2011 @ 7:09 PM
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Tags:
- ben dessen ,
- pauldaley ,
- paul daley ,
- sinead reynolds ,
- deforestaction ,
- boreno ,
- tira maya maisesa ,
- fabrice marre ,
- steve patriarco ,
- stevepatriarco ,
- borneo ,
- project borneo ,
- kalimantan ,
- willie smits ,
- sintang ,
- 3d movie ,
- orangutans ,
- rainforest ,
- orangutan outreach ,
- conservation ,
- sustainability ,
- colleen reed ,
- colleenreed ,
- redapes.org ,
- centerforgreatapes.org ,
- emma williams ,
- molly o\ray ,
- tara beardmore ,
- luna ,
- laura carolan
Entry Dates
Submissions (open):
Dec 4, 2010
Submissions (closed):
Apr 10, 2011
Voting Dates
Voting Starts:
Apr 10, 2011
Voting Ends:
Apr 10, 2011
Status
This contest is closed. Submissions and votes are no longer accepted. (Contest closed Apr 10, 2011)
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