Is it possible to eat better and produce more locally in Martinique? A collective is working on a documentary film project aimed at raising awareness about the challenges of a more local, sustainable, and responsible agricultural system for the region. Short supply chains are a key component of this new form of agriculture, helping to avoid transportation-related costs while ensuring consumers receive high-quality products. An interview.
Film Screening and Discussion
A film screening and discussion is being held at the Teyat Otonom Mawon (TOM) facility, titled: How do we promote sustainable agriculture and food?, featuring Ophélie Palou, «program coordinator» for the Andès network; Bernard and Mathilde Liméa, from the Jardin des Sources des Liméa; and the team at Growing the Future Locally.
The film screening and discussion will take place on March 12, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Teyat Otonom Mawon headquarters on Victor Sévère Street in Fort-de-France. The event is supported by the municipalities of Paris and Fort-de-France, as well as Panthéon-Sorbonne University, the CVEC, the Association for Study and Development, and the Dynamique Foyalaise Association.
Produce Better, Eat Better
This film screening and discussion will provide an opportunity to explore the issue of local and sustainable agricultural production, an essential component of the circular and social economy.
This film is the result of the work of three master’s students in agroeconomic development, specializing in «environment, resources, and food,» at the Sorbonne Institute for Development Studies (IEDES) at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University. «In the face of high living costs and heavy reliance on food imports in France’s overseas territories, this documentary project explores how local agriculture and short supply chains can strengthen food self-sufficiency and build a more sustainable and resilient future for these unique island territories,» the students explain. «Martinique has proven to be an ideal setting for studying the dynamics of agroecological transition and the self-organization of food systems—essential drivers for increasing this resilience.»
To register for the film discussion, click on this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/billets-renourrir-la-martinique-cine-debat-1981541536076?aff=oddtdtcreator
