http://www.hillheat.com/events/2009/01/22/%E2%80%9Cvulnerability-exposed%E2%80%9D-micro-documentary-film-contest en-us 40 Science Policy Legislation Action <p>In August 2008, the Social Development Department of the World Bank launched a world-wide <a href="http://www.worldbank.org/sdccfilmcontest">micro-documentary film contest</a> on the social aspects of climate change. The goal of this initiative was to inspire people around the world to communicate how climate change was affecting their lives and livelihoods.</p> <p>The Special Film Screening and Award Ceremony will provide an exciting opportunity for the winning filmmakers to showcase their films to the wider public.</p> Opening Remarks: <ul> <li>Katherine Sierra, Vice President, Sustainable Development, World Bank</li> </ul> Keynote Address: <ul> <li>His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Republic of Maldives</li> </ul> <p>Cocktail Reception will immediately follow the Award Ceremony.</p> <p>If you wish to attend the Film Screening and Award Ceremony, You <span class="caps">MUST RSVP</span> by sending an email to Megumi Makisaka (mmakisaka@worldbank.org) by Noon on Thursday, January 15, 2009. Please be advised, you must present a valid ID when entering the building.</p> <p>If you will be attending the film screening and award ceremony, you may enter through the main entrance where H St. and Pennsylvania Ave. meet, between 18th and 19th Streets NW.</p> <p>Location: World Bank Headquarters, <span class="caps">MC2</span>-800<br /> 1818 H Street NW</p> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500 urn:uuid:eb9dee26-0c7d-47f4-9092-b5c7240cd783 Brad Johnson http://www.hillheat.com/events/2009/01/22/%E2%80%9Cvulnerability-exposed%E2%80%9D-micro-documentary-film-contest Action media journalism NGOs