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200144 minPGdocumentary

Sustainability Environmental Crime

An Evergreen Island

200144 minPGdocumentary

In 1989, landowners in Central Bougainville closed one of the world's largest copper mines, leading to a blockade and the creation of self-sustaining communities.

Sustainability Environmental Crime

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Fabio Cavadini,

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In 1989, landowners in Central Bougainville closed one of the world's largest copper mines, leading to a blockade and the creation of self-sustaining communities.

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Fabio Cavadinidirector

Mandy Kingdirector

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Central Bougainville, home to one of the world's largest copper mines, faced a turning point in 1989 when landowners closed the mine due to environmental damage. A blockade followed, isolating the island. In response, Bougainvilleans created their own schools and revived traditional bush medicines. They harnessed solar and hydro power for electricity. Notably, they developed fermented coconut oil as an alternative fuel. "An Evergreen Island" documents this community's resourcefulness and determination.

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