The International Film Festival and Forum on Environment and Wildlife, ‘Vatavaran’

Current Context: The 12th CMS VATAVARAN International Film Festival and Forum on Environment and Wildlife was inaugurated on October 3, 2024, at the Ganga Auditorium, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, in Jor Bagh, New Delhi.

• This year’s theme is “Wetlands for LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)”, focusing on raising awareness and promoting the conservation of wetlands.
• Key Highlights:
• Events: The festival features film screenings, seminars, discussions, an exhibition of top artworks, and an award ceremony.
• Green Film Fete: A new segment held from September 10-20, 2024, across eight schools and universities in New Delhi, aimed at inspiring youth through conservation-focused discussions.
• Participation: Over 800 films from 68 countries.
• Objective: To promote sustainable practices for biodiversity and wetland conservation.
• The festival is part of the Indo-German Technical Cooperation project, “Wetlands Management for Biodiversity and Climate Protection,” initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, and GIZ.
• The event aims to encourage individuals, communities, and organizations to adopt eco-conscious lifestyles that contribute to wetland conservation.

Question:

1 What is the theme of the 12th CMS VATAVARAN International Film Festival 2024?

• A) Wetlands for LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)
• B) Climate Action Now
• C) Forest Conservation
• D) Water and Biodiversity

Answer: A) This year’s theme is “Wetlands for LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)”, focusing on raising awareness and promoting the conservation of wetlands.