NATURE: The Call for a Reconciliation - AlterCOP 30 Day 3

Join us for a special screening

of Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s NATURE: The Call for a Reconciliation

Experience the Beauty and Urgency of Our Planet

A cinematic journey that traces the history of life, from its cosmic origins to the contemporary challenges it faces. Through spectacular images, this film questions the paradoxes of our times and urges a collective transformation to reconcile humanity with nature.

🌿🎬 NATURE: The Call for a Reconciliation.

We gratefully acknowledge Serge Thomann, whose generous support and commitment to culture and community made this screening possible for AlterCOP.

NATURE is a powerful film for this moment. Through stunning visuals and intimate storytelling, Arthus-Bertrand explores the values that underpin ecological and human resilience: cooperation, adaptability, and respect for life’s natural rhythms. 

As Arthus-Bertrand shares, “I’m very pleased that our film is being screened in Australia — especially in support of People For Nature and as part of AlterCOP 30, a remarkable initiative whose work I deeply admire.”

This event includes networking drinks in partnership with Alliance Française de Brisbane, followed by a Q&A curated by François Detaille — a Nature Fine Art French photographer, multiple European Photography Awards winner who moved to Australia in 2014 and instantly fell in love with the beauty of its nature. Some of his art will be displayed during AlterCOP 30.

Event MC: Rebecca Myers, Founder, Becktacular Productions

Agenda:

• Acknowledgement of Country: Arabella Douglas, Minyungbal Traditional Owner and CEO of Currie Country Group

• Welcome addresses: Chris Wilson, Chief Consulting & Strategy Officer, CO2 Australia & Pauline Ferté, Cultural Coordinator, Alliance Francaise de Brisbane

• Movie Screening

• Q&A: How do we scale up citizen-powered change?

  What if everyday people were recognised not just as consumers, but as stewards of nature? This evening will celebrate citizen-led initiatives—from habitat restoration and local advocacy to grassroots science. It will also explore how individual and collective action can help reshape systems and shift mindsets.

  Q&A participants: 

  • Francois Detaille, Fine Art Aerial Photographer, Detaille Art Studio

  • Erin De Brincat, Co-founder & Volunteers Repair Cafe The Gap, Boomerang Bags The Gap & Surrounds

  • Darren Jew, Nature and Environment Content Specialist

  • Arabella Douglas, Minyungbal Traditional Owner and CEO of Currie Country Group

  • Aidan Ameer, QUT student and Community Bushcare Leader

  • Dr Fanny de Busserolles, Co-Founder & Chief Program Officer, People For Nature

• Networking

About AlterCOP

Co-founded by The Matcha Initiative and The Transmutation Principle, AlterCOP Summits aim to keep corporate and the public informed of COP proceedings and outcomes, facilitate discourse and knowledge learning on corporate sustainability in a localised context, foster collaboration among various actors (professionals, academics, youth, NPOs, community groups, and policymakers) and inspire action.

As Australia prepares to potentially host COP31, we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to open up climate dialogue to all and show that local actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change are already happening across different communities. 

Running alongside the United Nations (UN) COP30 agenda, the four-day event will foster grassroots ownership of global climate goals while amplifying local and regional engagement across Australia. 

Learn more about AlterCOP 30 Australia: www.altercop.com/australia

About People For Nature

People For Nature is a volunteer-powered environmental charity empowering communities through climate and biodiversity education, citizen conservation, and science. We believe that when Australians understand and connect with nature, they’re more likely to protect it — safeguarding our climate, ecosystems, and well-being.

Your tax-deductible donation helps us bring initiatives like AlterCOP30 to life and inspire real change for nature. https://www.peoplefornature.org.au/donate

For any questions or support:

Fanny de Busserolles | f.debusserolles@peoplefornature.org.au | 0406 035 222