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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Festival of Ideas in celebrates ocean conservation with art, films, and discussions
French Institute in India kicks off ocean-themed Festival of Ideas in Delhi The Festival of Ideas in Delhi, titled 'We Are The Ocean', is taking place at the Alliance Française de Delhi and will run until May 25. The event, organised by the French Institute in India, focuses on the ocean and its role in maintaining the planet's balance. The festival features art installations, films, panel talks, and VR experiences that explore the link between people and the sea. Highlights include artworks such as 'Tidal Echoes ' and 'Floating Cities', and films like The Plankton Ballet . These works reflect on the changes affecting marine life, including rising sea levels and pollution. The month-long programme has been brought together by the French Institute in India in collaboration with the Alliance Française network, the French Development Agency (AFD- Agence Française de Développement), Dakshin Foundation and Mongabay India, with the support of The Environmentalist Foundation of India, Tara Ocean Foundation, Nausicaá, IFREMER, and Oceanopolis. Nine panel discussions, led by the Dakshin Foundation, bring together voices from India's coastal areas. They focus on ocean-related social, ecological, and political issues. One of the first panels in Delhi called for fair and localised marine conservation efforts. Damien Syed, Chargé d'affaires a.i. of the Embassy of France in India, said: 'With The Festival of Ideas - We Are the Ocean, France reaffirms its commitment to making the ocean a shared global resource and a driver of Indo-French cooperation. Bringing together experts, artists and citizens, We Are the Ocean adopts a truly multidisciplinary approach to raise awareness about and work towards ocean action in the run-up to UNOC3.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Τι είναι το ChatGPT για το οποίο μιλάνε όλοι; courses AI Undo The programme is supported by several Indian and French organisations. It connects experts, artists, and the public to share knowledge and ideas. Events in Delhi, Goa, Chennai, and Pondicherry explore tourism, plastic pollution, marine biodiversity, and the impact of rising sea levels. Workshops, poetry sessions, and upcycling activities also allow visitors to engage creatively. Visitors can contribute messages at an installation titled My Letter to UNOC , ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference in June. The gallery space becomes a poetic journey through the many faces of the sea—its depths, its shores, and its surface. In 10 chapters, the exhibition explores the ocean's environmental, societal, and emotional significance through large-scale photographs, video projections, soundscapes, and interactive installations, including VR experiences. The festival offers a space to learn, reflect, and discuss the future of our oceans. It encourages cooperation and continued action to protect marine ecosystems and communities. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Celebrate Our Oceans: Join the Festival of Ideas in Delhi Focused on Ocean Conservation
The Festival of Ideas in Delhi, titled 'We Are The Ocean', is taking place at the Alliance Française de Delhi and will run until May 25. The event, organised by the French Institute in India, focuses on the ocean and its role in maintaining the planet's balance. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The festival features art installations, films, panel talks, and VR experiences that explore the link between people and the sea. Highlights include artworks such as 'Tidal Echoes ' and 'Floating Cities', and films like The Plankton Ballet . These works reflect on the changes affecting marine life, including rising sea levels and pollution. The month-long programme has been brought together by the French Institute in India in collaboration with the Alliance Française network, the French Development Agency (AFD- Agence Française de Développement), Dakshin Foundation and Mongabay India, with the support of The Environmentalist Foundation of India, Tara Ocean Foundation, Nausicaá, IFREMER, and Oceanopolis. Nine panel discussions, led by the Dakshin Foundation, bring together voices from India's coastal areas. They focus on ocean-related social, ecological, and political issues. One of the first panels in Delhi called for fair and localised marine conservation efforts. Damien Syed, Chargé d'affaires a.i. of the Embassy of France in India, said: 'With The Festival of Ideas - We Are the Ocean, France reaffirms its commitment to making the ocean a shared global resource and a driver of Indo-French cooperation. Bringing together experts, artists and citizens, We Are the Ocean adopts a truly multidisciplinary approach to raise awareness about and work towards ocean action in the run-up to UNOC3.' The programme is supported by several Indian and French organisations. It connects experts, artists, and the public to share knowledge and ideas. Events in Delhi, Goa, Chennai, and Pondicherry explore tourism, plastic pollution, marine biodiversity, and the impact of rising sea levels. Workshops, poetry sessions, and upcycling activities also allow visitors to engage creatively. Visitors can contribute messages at an installation titled My Letter to UNOC , ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference in June. The gallery space becomes a poetic journey through the many faces of the sea—its depths, its shores, and its surface. In 10 chapters, the exhibition explores the ocean's environmental, societal, and emotional significance through large-scale photographs, video projections, soundscapes, and interactive installations, including VR experiences. The festival offers a space to learn, reflect, and discuss the future of our oceans. It encourages cooperation and continued action to protect marine ecosystems and communities.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Engaging exhibits to promote the idea of ocean conservation
An infographic exhibition titled 'L'Océan, colosse aux pieds d'argile' (The Ocean, Colossus with the Feet of Clay), has begun at the Alliance Française as part of 'The Festival of Ideas – We Are the Ocean,' a pan-Indian initiative organised by the French Embassy, the French Institute in India, in collaboration with the Alliance française network. The focus of the festival aligns with the UN Decade of Ocean Science (2021–2030) and leads up to the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), co-hosted by France and Costa Rica in Nice from June 9 to 13. The exhibition (May 2 to 14) highlights the fragility of ocean ecosystems and the urgent need for marine conservation through a series of engaging infographics. The visuals showcase global efforts — including those from France — to sustainably use, protect, and preserve flora and fauna of the ocean. Divided into five thematic sections, the exhibition outlines a step-by-step approach: expanding scientific knowledge of marine species and ecosystems; studying the impacts of global warming and climate change on maritime species; preserving the ocean's biodiversity; balancing sustainable use with protection against overexploitation; and finally, raising public awareness about the vital role oceans play in sustaining life and mobilising them to take action. The infographics seek to drive home the imperative of preserving the ocean ecosystem, as it is an essential organ for the planet's health and crucial for the survival and well-being of future generations. The event has been staged in collaboration with the French Development Agency and Dakshin Foundation and with support of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the French Institute for Ocean Science (Ifremer), in partnership with the Parisian Autonomous Transport Administration (RATP). The other partners are Mongabay India, Oceanopolis, Nausicaa, Environmentalist Foundation of India and Tara Ocean Foundation. Meanwhile, an ecology meet held on Tuesday at the Alliance Francaise, advocated for greater youth participation in environmental action. The conference on 'Youth as catalysts: Are we listening to the generation that inherits the planet?' was held by Alliance Française as part of 'Ocean Month' under the pan Indian 'Festival of Ideas – We Are The Ocean'. Addressing the conference, Mangal Kothari, Head of the Clean Earth Initiative in Puducherry, emphasised the need for the younger generation to be provided with opportunities to engage in environmental action. Sahir Doshi, a conservation educator and communicator said, 'Youth in urban areas are disconnected to the environment, hence education regarding their local surroundings is vital for them to connect to the cause.' E. Haripriya, Senior Programme Associate, Sustainable Fisheries, Dakshin Foundation said, 'Today's youth are clear about what they want; it's up to those in power to provide them with a platform to express their voices.' A combination of monetary support from organisations and the government can encourage more youth to take part in ecological conservation, she noted. Laurent Jalicous, Director of Alliance Française also spoke. Vidisha, Programme Officer, Dakshin Foundation moderated the discussions.
