2009-12-22T19:11:35Z http://openworldcafe.ning.com/video/video/rss?xn_auth=no tag:openworldcafe.ning.com,2009-12-19:2084144:Video:9995 2009-12-19T09:47:30.995Z Christer Soderberg

Note: Version 4 - December 19th, 10.49 am while COP 15 plenary still in session!<br/> <br/> In November 2009 after more than three years of planning and fund raising, "Replanting a Rainforest" became a reality. Now, in the middle of COP 15 (Conference Of the Parties no. 15) in Copenhagen, we have the pleasure of submitting our small contribution to mitigate the effects of climate change; planting trees, lots of trees!<br/> <br/> For more information visit:<br/>&hellip;

Note: Version 4 - December 19th, 10.49 am while COP 15 plenary still in session!<br /> <br /> In November 2009 after more than three years of planning and fund raising, "Replanting a Rainforest" became a reality. Now, in the middle of COP 15 (Conference Of the Parties no. 15) in Copenhagen, we have the pleasure of submitting our small contribution to mitigate the effects of climate change; planting trees, lots of trees!<br /> <br /> For more information visit:<br /> <a href="http://www.openworldfoundation.org">www.openworldfoundation.org</a><br /> <a href="http://www.replantingarainforest.org">www.replantingarainforest.org</a><br /> <a href="http://www.openworldcafe.com">www.openworldcafe.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.weforest.com">www.weforest.com</a> (Replanting a Rainforest partner and sponsor) tag:openworldcafe.ning.com,2009-12-07:2084144:Video:9869 2009-12-07T05:21:26.869Z Christer Soderberg

Taking a Sunday morning walk in São Paulo is full of surprises. As I approached "Parque Trianon" just opposite the "MASP" Museum, I heard the music, curious, I entered the park.<br/> <br/> These girls are grown-up and vibrant, radiating beauty and happiness! Claudia Mello is the dance instructor and she meets her "girls" in different parks around the city on Sundays to dance. Yes, just to dance, and everybody and the world is a better place for it!<br/> <br/> The fact that I ended up knowing&hellip;

Taking a Sunday morning walk in São Paulo is full of surprises. As I approached "Parque Trianon" just opposite the "MASP" Museum, I heard the music, curious, I entered the park.<br /> <br /> These girls are grown-up and vibrant, radiating beauty and happiness! Claudia Mello is the dance instructor and she meets her "girls" in different parks around the city on Sundays to dance. Yes, just to dance, and everybody and the world is a better place for it!<br /> <br /> The fact that I ended up knowing one of the dancers and her family who were there with her didn't make matters less wonderful - in a city with 20 million people!<br /> <br /> Thank you Claudia and "Les Claudettes"!<br /> <br /> P.S. Try to watch until the end, or almost! tag:openworldcafe.ning.com,2009-12-01:2084144:Video:9853 2009-12-01T16:28:09.853Z Christer Soderberg

<a href="http://openworldcafe.ning.com/video/replanting-a-rainforest-2"><br /> <img src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/Jk5zLqRWRjkYgvu4IjyzJwQr-pvjwQ2p*jB1YplWOUo_/422051661.jpeg?width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail"/><br /> </a> <br/>On Saturday November 28, 2009 the local community in Mococa and Igaraí, SP, Brazil, came out in big numbers together with the owners of five local farms, all bordering the site of our partner Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza - FAF Lo&hellip;

<a href="http://openworldcafe.ning.com/video/replanting-a-rainforest-2"><br /> <img src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/Jk5zLqRWRjkYgvu4IjyzJwQr-pvjwQ2p*jB1YplWOUo_/422051661.jpeg?width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />On Saturday November 28, 2009 the local community in Mococa and Igaraí, SP, Brazil, came out in big numbers together with the owners of five local farms, all bordering the site of our partner Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza - FAF Lot 2, together with local NGO "Grupo Ecológico Olho D'Agua" and Brazil's largest NGO for Preserving the Atlantic Rainforest "SOS Mata Atlântica", to plant 700 trees. This is the beginning of planting the total area of 300 hectares (almost 1,000,000 trees!) made available as a private legal reserve on Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza. Besides planting trees which protect and help restore the five natural springs on this area and recreate habitats for flora and wildlife, a forum for dialogue on sustainability was established in the community and everybody participated actively in Replanting a Rainforest. A wonderful day for the environment and people from not only the local community but also the international community that helped make it happen. Made possible through donations from <a href="http://www.WeForest.com">www.WeForest.com</a>, members of <a href="http://www.OpenWorldCafe.com">www.OpenWorldCafe.com</a>, sponsors, partners and friends of <a href="http://www.openworldfoundation.org">www.openworldfoundation.org</a>. For more information visit also <a href="http://www.replantingarainforest.org">www.replantingarainforest.org</a> tag:openworldcafe.ning.com,2009-11-30:2084144:Video:9848 2009-11-30T21:41:21.848Z Christer Soderberg

<a href="http://openworldcafe.ning.com/video/kissing-for-world-peace"><br /> <img src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/SAZLzyiWPHP5N3XkdjVBmzSv5uBzyYjE2srJ1EX1KDU_/438755222.jpeg?width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />What a great idea, "All We Need Is Love" !!!

<a href="http://openworldcafe.ning.com/video/kissing-for-world-peace"><br /> <img src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/SAZLzyiWPHP5N3XkdjVBmzSv5uBzyYjE2srJ1EX1KDU_/438755222.jpeg?width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />What a great idea, "All We Need Is Love" !!! tag:openworldcafe.ning.com,2009-11-26:2084144:Video:9796 2009-11-26T17:12:40.796Z Christer Soderberg

<a href="http://openworldcafe.ning.com/video/replanting-a-rainforest-1"><br /> <img src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/fJjYVcsSk3-hP4DdY0Flv*3QyPN*facAJvzsZES4h80_/438480788.jpeg?width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail"/><br /> </a> <br/>This short video shows how men clear 1.2 hectares on the lower part of FAF Lot 2 in Brazil. The "capim napier" or napier grass can grow two meters in about four months. What the video doesn't show is the 40+ degrees under the su&hellip;

<a href="http://openworldcafe.ning.com/video/replanting-a-rainforest-1"><br /> <img src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/fJjYVcsSk3-hP4DdY0Flv*3QyPN*facAJvzsZES4h80_/438480788.jpeg?width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />This short video shows how men clear 1.2 hectares on the lower part of FAF Lot 2 in Brazil. The "capim napier" or napier grass can grow two meters in about four months. What the video doesn't show is the 40+ degrees under the sun and 90% humidity the men work in. Highly deadly coral snakes are also part of the scenario, which is why the men wear thick shin protection (one was found and unfortunately killed). 1.8 hectares have been cleared and when this section is ready approximately 5000 native saplings will be planted, beginning this coming Saturday November 28. Five natural springs have been identified on this area to date, all part of the "Corrego da Agua Limpa" (Clearwater Stream), which enters the "Rio Canoas", a major regional river. These springs are expected to more than double their strength once the trees begin to mature in 5 - 10 years.<br /> <br /> Replanting this area is possible thanks to a donation from WeForest.com and an extensive network of cooperation between Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza (<a href="http://www.fafbrazil.com">www.fafbrazil.com</a>), SOS Mata Atlântica (<a href="http://www.sosma.com.br">www.sosma.com.br</a>), Brazil's largest and oldest NGO for the protection of the Atlantic Rainforest, Grupo Ecológico Olho D'Agua, a local NGO specialized in restoring natural water springs, neighbours and friends, both here and around the world (including 350 + members of WeForest.com and OpenWorldCafe.com).<br /> <br /> More videos coming soon! For more information visit:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.replantingarainforest.org">www.replantingarainforest.org</a><br /> <a href="http://www.openworldfoundation.org">www.openworldfoundation.org</a><br /> <a href="http://www.WeForest.com">www.WeForest.com</a>