About the Session
Poverty, unemployment, and carbon emissions are global problems. What if there was a way to face these issues and bring them to zero?
Borrowing its title from Muhammad Yunus’ bestseller A World of Three Zeros, this documentary explores how social entrepreneurship can address these issues globally, uncovering new ways of living together and doing business with a responsible and sustainable outlook: zero net carbon emissions, zero poverty, and zero unemployment.
Directors Áine Clarke and Michel Van der Veken first met Muhammad Yunus, the father of microcredit, in 2016, a decade after he and the Grameen Bank received the Nobel Peace Prize for “creating economic and social development from below.” Inspired by his achievements and humility, Áine and Michel initially planned a documentary about Yunus’ work. However, their vision expanded to include people worldwide who are applying his principles or inspired by his ideas. This documentary reflects their journey and serves as an open letter to people and businesses worldwide, demonstrating that everyone, in their own way, can contribute to a better future.
Among other social entrepreneurs, the documentary highlights the work of Dr. Bach Kim Nguyen, a scientist transforming the role of bees in ecosystem health. In 2012, he co-founded BeeOdiversity, a company that uses bees to improve soil, air, and water quality. Under his care, bee colony mortality rates are as low as 5%, compared to the Belgian average of 30%. BeeOdiversity’s projects now span Belgium, France, and Wales, with 175,000 hectares pollinated annually, and Dr. Kim’s methods are now used in 22 countries.
This inspiring documentary, awarded at 40 festivals across 24 countries, demonstrates that a sustainable future is not only possible but already underway. The directors of the film, Áine Clarke and Michel Van der Veken, will be present at the screening and will participate in a Q&A session after the movie. Dr. Kim, co-founder BeeOdiversity and Ashoka Fellow, will also join us to answer questions following the screening.
Synopsys
Poverty, unemployment, and carbon emissions are global problems. A World of 3 Zeros explores the ability of social entrepreneurship to address these issues and bring them to zero. This documentary takes the audience on the journey undertaken by filmmakers Áine and Michel, to shed light on the works of this new type of business. A concept purposely designed to address social and environmental problems with entrepreneurs who joyfully aim for impact over profit maximization.
Event Information:
📅 WHEN? Monday 9th of December from 7 pm to 9 pm.
🎟️ PRICE? 10 EUR to be paid in cash at the entrance*
📍 LIVE SESSION AT CINEMA GALERIES (Galerie de la Reine 26, 1000 Brussels) >> REGISTER HERE.
*Price includes a drink at the end of the session
The movie will be in English (with subtitles)