Scaling the Mountain: Protecting Forests for Families in Nepal

In the foothills of Nepal, extreme deforestation has pushed many rural communities onto marginal lands. In Scaling the Mountain, the second film in the Wilson Center’s “Healthy People, Healthy Environment” series, villagers in Chepang and Toplang districts grappling with environmental degradation and population pressures find that combining conservation with reproductive health services has helped them to support their families and their communities more sustainably.

Heart of Iron: Mining in the Congo Basin Rain Forest

In the Congo Basin, the global thirst for steel has driven iron miners into a remote forest landscape called Tridom. Heart of Iron explores the complexity of mining this rugged region that is home to Baka, Bakola, and Bantu tribes as well as a haven for gorillas, chimpanzees, and elephants. From ministers to miners, conservationists to community members, the film asks: How do we ensure that mining benefits the poor and conserves Tridom’s rich cultural and natural heritage?

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