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Synopsis :
Dive with Dr. Nicolas Plain into the heart of Nepal’s lush forests to meet the Bagedada community, one of the country’s 22,000 forest communities, who have contributed to its massive reforestation since the 1990s.
To better understand the success of this solution, Nicolas uses his paraglider to fly over Nepal’s forests and invite local leaders to share their experiences with him. On the ground, sharing the day-to-day life of local people, he discovers how they use their ancestral knowledge to manage their forests, while resorting to new technologies and other low-tech solutions.
Back in France, in the mountains of Briançonnais, he wonders how the Nepalese model could inspire us to manage our forests more sustainably, and, perhaps, create the first French forest community?
Between aerial adventures and inspiring encounters, this destination gives ecology a new dimension, imbued with positivity and discovery, and invites us to rethink our relationship with the environment.
To better understand the solution and how to scale it up
SDG 15 – LIFE ON LAND : Protect, restore and ensure sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt the loss of biodiversity
SDG 13 – CLIMATE ACTION : Take urgent action to address climate change and its impacts
SDG 4 – QUALITY EDUCATION : Ensure access to quality education for all on an equal footing and promote lifelong learning opportunities
SDG 3 – GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING : Enable everyone to live in good health and promote the well-being of all at any age
We’re very proud that the RISE episode in Nepal is the first in the collection to be released on the big screen.
Here are a few important dates :
Preview in Paris at BCG on December 4, 2024
Preview at the Champo cinema in Paris in the presence of a large part of the film crew on December 12, 2024
Preview at the Juliet Berto cinema in Grenoble in the presence of a large part of the film crew on December 17, 2024
Official release on Amazon Prime Video on December 20, 2024
Seen in the movie
Dambar Pun Environnemental spécialist, developer of an agroforestery project
Back to Nature in Nepal is an eco-refuge and forest camp located in the hills near Pokhara, founded and run by Dambar Pun, a local environmentalist and mountain guide. More than just a getaway, it is also a living agroforestry laboratory: a place where trees, crops and people coexist in harmony. Visitors are invited to reconnect with nature through hiking, yoga, meditation and practical learning about sustainable land use. This place is a community initiative that combines ecological restoration, traditional knowledge and regenerative tourism.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Association Forêts Alpine : Founded in 2021 in the French Alps by Lucie Lombard, Forêts Alpines brings together citizens, researchers, and environmental groups to monitor alpine forests through participatory science. They collect, share, and interpret forest data to better understand biodiversity trends and climate impacts. Their mission: build a long‑term scientific observatory and raise awareness about forest ecosystems in a changing world.
ONF:The ONF, France’s public forest agency, manages over 10 million hectares of public forests and associated natural areas. They oversee sustainable forestry, biodiversity protection, wildfire prevention, mountain land restoration, and coastal dune defense. ONF’s work includes ecological restoration of natural sites and advising local communities to ensure resilient, multifunctional forests.