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Australia Independent Film Festival Offsets Carbon Footprint by Planting Trees in Kenya through Treeplan.org

  • Jun 19, 2025
  • 1 min read

In a meaningful step toward environmental responsibility, the Australia Independent Film Festival (AIFF) has announced the planting of 100 trees in Kenya, partnering with Treeplan.org to support the Mwito Self Help Group reforestation project. This action underscores the festival’s commitment to sustainability and climate action, aligning culture and creativity with care for the planet.


The tree planting initiative directly contributes to the objectives of the GEF-5 Focal Area in Land Degradation, aimed at arresting and reversing global trends in desertification and deforestation. The project promotes two key outcomes:

  1. An enhanced cross-sector enabling environment for integrated landscape management

  2. Increased investment in sustainable and regenerative land-use practices


By supporting this project, AIFF is not only offsetting its own carbon footprint but also helping restore degraded landscapes, improve soil fertility, and promote biodiversity in vulnerable regions of Kenya.



About the Festival

Based in Brisbane, Australia, the Australia Independent Film Festival is internationally recognized for its celebration of unique cinematic voices and independent storytelling. The festival takes place at Palace | James Street, a state-of-the-art venue located in one of Brisbane’s most vibrant cultural precincts. With cutting-edge sound, crystal-clear digital projection, and plush comfort, the venue offers an unparalleled viewing experience for cinephiles and filmmakers alike.


AIFF continues to be a model of how arts organizations can align their passion for creativity with a commitment to global environmental stewardship.


Learn more about the festival at: www.ausindefest.com

Discover the tree-planting project at: Treeplan.org

 
 
 

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Did you know: Trees are amazing organisms. Every tree captures carbon dioxide and generates oxygen for other people, plants, and animals on earth. Depending on the size and type of tree, a single mature tree can produce enough oxygen for up to 18 people!

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