Caribbean Biodiversity Fund hosts a three-day Caribbean Environmental Film and Arts Festival from June 6 to 8 at 10A West King’s House Road.

The event is free to the public and aims to unite the realms of art and advocacy through their collective power to champion the conservation of the Caribbean.

Hayden Billingy, technical officer, ecosystem-based facility for the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund, said: “The Environmental Film and Arts Festival comes at a time when the global community grapples with the urgent challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, thus the festival serves as a beacon of hope and a call to action.”

Through the lens of creativity, the festival seeks to ignite a sense of urgency and responsibility among the attendees.

Each day of the festival will include representation from some of the guardians of Caribbean culture and environment, among them the Tainos and Maroons.

There will also be visual arts exhibitions, multiple film screenings, panel discussions, and performances.

The final day, Saturday, June 8, will be characterised by immersive youth focused activities to include the participation of young advocates from communities and school organisations.

In collaboration with emerging and renowned artists, film-makers, and environmental advocates, Billingy underscored that, “The festival is an opportunity for collaboration and networking among individuals and organisations that are committed to the conservation and environmental stewardship of the Caribbean.”