Thursday 29 January, 19:00

Celebrating the Forests of Borneo

Free, registration required

The Bibliothèque de la Cité is hosting a gathering on Borneo’s tropical rainforest, in collaboration with Jaga Tana Lalun and the Bruno Manser Fonds. This event highlights the unique biodiversity of the region and underscores the importance of preserving and regenerating tropical forests as a measure against climate change. Participants will gain insights into the critical roles these forests play in sustaining ecosystems and indigenous communities. This gathering is part of the “SAUVAGES: Behind the Scenes of Claude Barras’s Film” exhibition.

In French.

Place des Trois-Perdrix 5,
1204 Genève
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Photo Credit: Bruno Manser Fonds

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