Age of Union continues to make significant strides in 2024 with the expansion of key conservation projects in Haiti, Indonesia, and Canada, the return of its YouTube series "On the Frontline," and three extraordinary new short films set to highlight incredible on-the-ground conservation efforts worldwide.
MONTREAL, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Age of Union, the non-profit environmental organization led by Emmy award-winning executive producer, Dax Dasilva is celebrating its three-year anniversary since Dasilva's initial pledge of $40 million CAD. Age of Union has invested in 10 projects globally, all focusing on boots-on-the ground conservation work in critically endangered ecosystems, including expanding projects in Haiti, Indonesia, and Canada. With the announcement of three new short films set to release before the end of this year and the return of YouTube series On the Frontline, Age of Union continues to fulfill its mission of supporting and making visible a global community of changemakers who protect the planet's most vulnerable species and habitats.
Timed with its three-year anniversary, Age of Union is set to release three new short films about Age of Union's conservation work. The first film, Protecting Borneo's Dulan Forest, will be released on October 23 on Age of Union's YouTube channel. This film follows Dasilva and Chanee Kalaweit, founder of the Kalaweit Foundation, as they explore the 5,000 acres of the Dulan Forest protected by Age of Union in the heart of Borneo. Following this, Age of Union will release a second short film River's Heartbeat on November 6, and a third, Restoring the Red Slough, on November 25.
Age of Union also announces its plans for Season 2 of On the Frontline, a YouTube series that harnesses the power of film to raise awareness, foster positive change, and forge strong alliances dedicated to safeguarding our planet's species and ecosystems. The new season will follow Paul Rosolie, author, conservationist and founder of Junglekeepers, who fights to protect the Las Piedras River in the Peruvian Amazon, and Kalaweit Founder Chanee, who works to protect the Dulan Forest in Borneo, Indonesia. Age of Union has supported both projects since its founding in 2021.
"As we celebrate Age of Union's third anniversary, I am incredibly proud of the global impact we've made alongside our dedicated partners," says Dax Dasilva, Founder of Age of Union. "From reforesting vulnerable communities in Haiti to protecting critical ecosystems in Canada, our boots-on-the-ground conservation work continues to inspire meaningful change. This year, we are excited to have been able to amplify our message through film and immersive experiences like the Black Hole Experience, reminding everyone that collective action is essential in safeguarding our planet for future generations."
In 2024, Age of Union also launched the Black Hole Experience (BHX), which embarked on the first year of its five-year tour. Designed by artist Kelly Nunes for Age of Union, this immersive mobile exhibition, housed in a 53' expandable trailer, blends nature and spirituality with a stunning LED tunnel leading to a black hole projection chamber. Through BHX, Age of Union hopes to inspire a deeper connection to the natural world and foster a reflection on our role in protecting it. BHX debuted at C2 Montréal before traveling to major cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and Waterloo before recently concluding its 2024 tour at III Points Miami music festival. With more exciting installations ahead, 2025 will continue to bring the Black Hole Experience to more changemakers than ever and encourage visitors to pause, reflect, and explore the unknown.
2024 Age of Union Project Achievements and Progress Updates:
Age of Union is a non-profit environmental alliance that supports and makes visible a global community of changemakers working on the ground to protect the planet's threatened species and ecosystems. Launched in October 2021 by tech leader and environmental activist Dax Dasilva in Montreal, Canada, Age of Union seeks to ignite a flame within every person through conservation efforts that solve critical environmental challenges around the world and inspire high-impact change by showing the positive impact that every individual can make. Age of Union is also actively involved in environmental documentary filmmaking. The organization has produced impactful short and feature documentaries that delve into the stories of dedicated changemakers. One such production, "Wildcat," earned acclaim as the "Outstanding Nature Documentary of 2023" at the prestigious 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
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