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202317 minTV-PGdoc-short

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Saving Our Land

202317 minTV-PGdoc-short

Seventeen minutes detail the conflict in Arunachal Pradesh between hydropower projects and the preservation of local ecosystems and livelihoods.

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Clive J Porabou

Saving Our Land

2023• 17 minTV-PG

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Seventeen minutes detail the conflict in Arunachal Pradesh between hydropower projects and the preservation of local ecosystems and livelihoods.

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Clive J Poraboudirector

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Iho Mitapo stands in Arunachal Pradesh, where hydropower projects threaten local ecosystems. These government-backed initiatives disrupt the livelihoods of nearby communities and risk biodiversity. Mitapo advocates for sustainable practices to protect the environment. The 17-minute documentary addresses the conflict between economic development and environmental conservation. It presents the challenges local populations face due to climate change and industrial growth in the region.

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