On 5 October 2024, an exhibition tour and exchange event took place at neimënster, Luxembourg, organised by the Anna Lindh Foundation Network of Luxembourg and the Greater Region in cooperation with neimënster and CELL - Citizens for Ecological Learning & Living Asbl. The event invited participants to reflect on environmental and societal issues through the lens of photography.

The photography exhibition entitled "Earth is Not Flat But Soon Will Be", held from 28 June to 13 October 13 2024, offered a platform to explore urgent questions about our collective environmental responsibilities. Through captivating images, it highlighted how visual storytelling can convey the profound and often invisible impacts of climate change, sparking dialogue and promoting a sustainable future. (https://lnkd.in/d7aQtR27)

The exchange fostered discussions around critical themes, including:
Collective Responsibility: How can the stories depicted in the exhibition inspire us to rethink our responsibility towards nature and foster harmony with the environment?
Role of Visual Storytelling: How does photography convey the deep-seated effects of climate change on humanity? How can it inspire meaningful action for a sustainable future?
Collaboration for Conservation: How can NGOs and environmental organisations collaborate with artists and photographers to amplify messages of conservation and sustainability?

Featured Work - "Evenki People, Custodians of the Resources of Yakutia" by Natalya Saprunova

Natalya Saprunova, a Russian-born documentary photographer based in Paris, presented her work on the Evenki people of Siberia. Her photo series, "Evenki People, Custodians of The Resources of Yakutia", documents the lives of the Evenks, indigenous reindeer herders whose traditions and livelihoods are increasingly threatened by environmental changes, particularly due to gold mining. Reindeer, central to Evenki culture, symbolise spiritual and material wealth, underscoring their deep connection to the land. Saprunova’s portrayal calls for recognition of the Evenks’ voices in environmental protection, emphasising their intrinsic knowledge of sustainability.

Saprunova, known for her exploration of identity and climate change, has received notable accolades, including the CANON Story Daily Life Award and UNICEF Photo of the Year.

All photos from Siberia included in the video report are by Natalya Saprunova.

Event Photography: Mikel Trako

Video Report & Interviews by: Bled Bekteshi, Raquel Gioconda Ferreira, Seg Kirakossian, Philippe Ternes

Special thanks to: Yasemin Elci Ergun, Natalya Saprunova, mathias depardon,
Capucine Chandon, Karine Bouton