The jury of the 2023 Science Film Festival has awarded the RESTORE documentary series– produced by the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration – with the Prize of the Jury. 

The Science Film Festival is the biggest global festival of its kind, taking place in 15+ countries across three continents and attracting over 500,000 visitors in late 2023. The UN Decade’s RESTORE series covers the first ten UN World Restoration Flagships – the planet’s most successful, inspiring and ambitious efforts of making peace with nature.

  “This documentary series presents a beacon of hope amid the perilous decline of our natural world. Through ten meticulously crafted short films, the series shines a spotlight on ten locations where nature is staging a remarkable resurgence. The series adeptly communicates the multifaceted issues these projects address. By highlighting these initiatives, the series not only inspires but also educates audiences about the critical significance of ecosystem restoration in safeguarding the future of our planet.”

Science Film Festival Jury about the RESTORE series.

Click the picture below to watch the full series for free. Contact [email protected] if you would like to use the original films for an educational screening event.

The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030, led by the United Nations Environment Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and its partners, covers terrestrial as well as coastal and marine ecosystems. As a global call to action, it will draw together political support, scientific research and financial muscle to massively scale up restoration. Find out how you can contribute to the UN Decade. Follow #GenerationRestoration.