01 Costa Rica - Marine top predators’ guardians

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Randall Arauz is an icon for marine biodiversity protection since he led the campaign to stop shark fining in Costa Rica and made his country the international model for shark protection. As a biologist, conservationist and activist, Randall Arauz is the president of Pretoma, a Non-Governmental Organization that promotes sustainable fishing and ocean resources conservation.

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    01 Costa Rica - Marine top predators’ guardians

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    Randall Arauz is an icon for marine biodiversity protection since he led the campaign to stop shark fining in Costa Rica and made his country the international model for shark protection. As a biologist, conservationist and activist, Randall Arauz is the president of Pretoma, a Non-Governmental Organization that promotes sustainable fishing and ocean resources conservation.

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    02 Ecuador - Na'vi of the Amazon, Avatar happens in Ecuador

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    In Ecuador, the community of Sarayaku is the only tribe of the upper Amazon who succeed to prevent the intrusion of oil, mining and lobber companies. Like in the movie Avatar, they have been harassed and persecuted. Companies are using all sorts of strategies to enter their territory and exploit their natural resources. The story happening in the Amazon is similar in many points to the Na'vi of Avatar expect for one aspect: The Kichwas of Sarayaku…

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    03 Peru - Genetically Protected Potatoes, the Incas’ crop heritage

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    In the Sacred Valley, Quechua communities created a Potato Park. In collaboration with the largest state-of-the-art in vitro gene bank in the world, they are racing to record and grow the genetic diversity of native potatoes; to ensure that it does not vanish as suddenly as the Inca Empire. Will they succeed to protect one billion people against monoculture, diseases, desertification and climate change?

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    04 Morocco - Gold of arganeraie, a woman legacy

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    In the southeastern part of Morocco, a unique forest in the world, the Arganeraie, was nominated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Inside this area, thousands of Amazigh are joining into feminine cooperatives to produce the most expensive oil on earth: Argan oil. With a dual core mission, they work to emancipate themselves and protect the cradle of this sacred oil. When raw material is conveyed, unfair competition becomes destructive. Fortunately,…

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    05 Senegal - 100 million trees reforested, breaking a world record

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    An unparalled union of efforts between 100 000 villagers, a grassroot NGO and a mutlinational company is about to prove to the world that habitat degradation is not terminal. While synergizing their independent efforts, the three actors contributed to a pioneering work that leads to a new world record. This story is only beginning.

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    06 Jordan - The next Kingdom of flowers for Jordan, a devoted princess's work

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    Her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bint Ali is about to open the first national Royal Botanical Garden of Jordan. In the 4th most water-deprived country in the world, the role of modern botanical gardens is key to conserve biodiversity and reduce poverty. Indeed, the road seems long to have a kingdom of flowers flourish in the Middle East.

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    06 Jordan - Coral reefs of Jordan, a treasure at risk

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    Phosphates, oil spills, garbage, irresponsible diving, and now a possible nuclear reactor to pump water from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea of Jordan! The coral reefs of the Gulf of Aqaba are no exception to the coral reef deterioration occurring around the world. To prevent the loss of this precious marine ecosystem, the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) is pioneering education and advocacy activities. Thanks to their devotion, the…

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    07 Sri Lanka - Building peace for Sri Lanka, the power of biodiversity

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    A three decade-long civil war finally ended in 2009 with a vital need for reconciliation. In fact, modern civil wars don’t stop with a peace treaty. The effects of trauma on people and on biodiversity are long lasting and tensions remain very strong. With the vision to plant the seeds of peace among Sinhalese and Tamil youth, professor Kotagama, the most famous Sri Lankan ornithologist, is leading a program called “Reconciliation through the Power…

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David without Borders is an eco-friendly expedition of two Davids committed to showcasing projects of hope to stop biodiversity loss around the world.

PROGRAM:
For 10 months, David Aimé (Environmentalist) and David Fabrega (Photographer) are traveling around the world to unveil devoted men and women who put all their efforts and talents to protect the natural infrastructure of our planet that support all life: biodiversity.

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David without Borders is an eco-friendly expedition of two Davids committed to showcasing projects of hope to stop biodiversity loss around the world.

PROGRAM:
For 10 months, David Aimé (Environmentalist) and David Fabrega (Photographer) are traveling around the world to unveil devoted men and women who put all their efforts and talents to protect the natural infrastructure of our planet that support all life: biodiversity.

WEB TV EPISODES:
With a mobile movie and photographic studio, David & David share with you astounding stories concurrently with the adventure such as the Navi’s of the Amazon, a wave of 100 000 mangrove tree planters, the largest potato bank, a 100 top hotel in the World, and much more to inspire you.

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To contribute, through web documentaries and photo stories, to efforts to sensitize decision makers and citizens about biodiversity issues and to inspire them with showcases of biodiversity protection, access and benefits sharing and sustainable use.

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