Brave Blue World Foundation

On RTé Radio 1’s Ray D’Arcy Show, Executive Producer Paul O'Callaghan O’Callaghan shared insights from ?????? ???????? ??????????: ?? ?????????? ??????????????. Tune in from here https://lnkd.in/dK3ZTwkb or from Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/dreYQm-s The conversation touched on some of the most pressing and inspiring water challenges of our time: ???????????? ???????????? – In China, cities are being redesigned to work with water, not against it. By integrating wetlands, ponds, and green spaces, these urban areas absorb and store water instead of flooding. A model for the rest of the world? ?????? ???????????? ???? ???????????? – New Zealand has granted legal personhood to a river, recognizing its right to be protected. Could this approach change how we value and manage water globally? ?????????? ???? ?? ???????????????? ?????????? – Along the Mississippi, 100 mayors—Republicans and Democrats—are working together to manage floods and droughts. Amid growing water challenges, collaboration is proving stronger than division. ???????? ?????? ?????????? – AI, data centers, and industries like Tesla and Microsoft depend on vast amounts of water. As demand grows, they are now in direct competition with cities and farmers. How can innovation solve this emerging crisis? ?????????????????? ??????????????’?? ???????? – Once drained and dismissed, bogs are now recognized as carbon powerhouses, storing four times more carbon than forests. Rewetting efforts are gaining momentum, helping Ireland meet climate goals. ?????? ???????? ?????????? explores these stories and more, showing how rethinking water can reshape the future. ?? Screenings are happening now. Drop a comment to learn more! #OurBlueWorld #WaterInnovation #ClimateResilience #RightsForRivers #SpongeCities #WaterUnites

Last night, I had the opportunity to attend the Dublin International Film Festival with the DCU Water Institute for a screening of Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey from Brave Blue World Foundation The film beautifully captured how water connects us all—not just as a vital resource but as something we all impact and rely on. A powerful reminder of the role we play in protecting this essential element of life. ???

Last night, I had the opportunity to attend the Dublin International Film Festival with the DCU Water Institute for a screening of Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey from Brave Blue World Foundation The film beautifully captured how water connects us all—not just as a vital resource but as something we all impact and rely on. A powerful reminder of the role we play in protecting this essential element of life. ???

DCU Water Attends the Dublin International Film Festival for a screening of Brave Blue World Foundation Big Blue World- a Water Odyssey ????

Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey premieres tonight at the Dublin International Film Festival! Catch the film’s Irish premiere at 8.30pm at the Light House Cinema! Director/Producer: Ruán Magan Editor: Juangus Dinsmore Post Production: High Wire Post Production Facilities ?? Brave Blue World Foundation Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXBS9HCV #OurBlueWorld #DIFF2025 #FilmPremiere

IT'S IRISH PREMIERE DAY! ???? Tonight, Our Blue World makes its Irish premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF)! Our amazing team will be there meeting fans and discussing the critical story of water. This is your last chance to secure tickets for the screening! ?? Monday, February 24th, 2025, 8:30pm ?? Light House Cinema, Dublin A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible- ?? Paul O'Callaghan, Douglas Blush, Ruán Magan, Kathriona Devereux, and Aoife Kelleher ?? The team at Brave Blue World Foundation and our partners: Water Environment Federation | GRUNDFOS | Procter & Gamble | AB InBev | Sciens Water | BlueTech Research ?? Water.org | WWF | Imagine H2O | XPV Water Partners | Yokogawa Can’t wait to see you later today in Dublin! Be sure to follow along on our socials for live updates ?? #OurBlueWorld #DIFF25 #WaterOdyssey https://lnkd.in/gGRPHBu4

Here's a wonderful conversation between our Executive Producer Paul O'Callaghan and Colorado Environmental Film Festival volunteer ?????????? ??????????????????, joined by our Impact Campaign Lead Sophia Donskoi, discussing ?????? ???????? ??????????: ?? ?????????? ??????????????. Paul shares how the film emerged from a desire to shift away from doom-and-gloom narratives about water: "??????????????, ???? ???????????? ???? ???????????? ????????????????? ??????? ?????????? ????????? ????????????'?? ??????????? ?????? ??????????????? ????? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ????????????????? ??????????????????. ???????? ?????????????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ???? ???????????? ???????????? ???????????? ???? ?????????, ???? ???????????????????? ?? ???????????? ?????????????????????? ???? ?????????? ????????????????????? ??????? ?????????? ???? ???????????????????? ??????? ?????? ????? ????????????." As Sophia highlights in the interview, we're seeing the power of "constructive hope" in action - when people witness others making positive changes, it inspires them to take action in their own communities. This is exactly what we aimed for with ?????? ???????? ??????????. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dp8peFHr If you're in the Colorado area, join us for the screening at the Colorado Environmental Film Festival on February 22nd at the Lookout Mountain Theater (Green Center, Colorado School of Mines): https://lnkd.in/dZ3pRZqy #WaterConservation #Environment #Documentary #Sustainability #ClimateAction #WaterSolutions

“?????????? ??????????????????.” That’s one of the powerful takeaways from Paul O'Callaghan’s conversation with ?????? ?????? ?????????? ???????? yesterday, where he explored how humanity has reshaped the water cycle—and how we can restore balance by embracing nature-based solutions. From ???????????? ???????????? in China to the forgotten wisdom of ancient civilizations, Paul and Pat dove into the way water connects all of us, and why it’s both a crisis and an opportunity. One of the most moving moments? The story of Cynthia Duchamay in Burundi, where entire communities erupt in joy when fresh water springs from the ground, transforming lives forever. And closer to home, the revival of Ireland’s boglands is an equally powerful story—showing how restoring wetlands can prevent floods, cool the land, and even create rain. These ancient ecosystems, once dismissed as wastelands, hold the key to a more resilient future. ?? Did you know there’s 5,000 times more water underground than in all the world’s rivers? ?? Or that a small shift in how we design cities can prevent devastating floods and wildfires? ?? And that by rethinking daily habits, we can thrive on just 50 litres of water per day? This is exactly why we made ?????? ???????? ??????????: ?? ?????????? ??????????????—to inspire action, solutions, and hope. ?? Huge shoutout to ?????? ?????????? for hosting such a thought-provoking discussion and to ???????? ?????????? from Dublin International Film Festival for making this happen! ?? Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d_z3m2mX Or listen in browser: https://lnkd.in/dBnyYeQq ?? And if you’re in Dublin, join us at the Sustainability Gala during the Dublin International Film Festival on ???????????????? ???? at the Light House Cinema! Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/d9Eawguj #OurBlueWorld #WaterInnovation #BraveBlueWorld #SpongeCities #NatureBasedSolutions #WaterWisdom #IrishBogs #DublinFilmFestival

7 DAYS TO GO!? We’re counting down to the Irish premiere of ?????? ???????? ??????????: ?? ?????????? ?????????????? at the Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF)! ?? Monday, February 24th, 2025 ?? Light House Cinema, Dublin A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible: ?? Paul O'Callaghan, Douglas Blush, Ruán Magan and Aoife Kelleher ?? The teams at Brave Blue World Foundation and film partners Water Environment Federation | GRUNDFOS | Procter & Gamble | AB InBev | Sciens Water | BlueTech Research and our Impact Partners: Water.org | WWF | Imagine H2O | XPV Water Partners | Yokogawa See you in Dublin! ?? ??? Tickets: https://lnkd.in/d9Eawguj #OurBlueWorld #DIFF2025 #FilmPremiere

The reviews are in! ??? #Climate icon Paul Hawken says that Our Blue World is "mesmerizing, gorgeous, moving, and hypnotic." But don't just take his word for it-- see the film yourself at the Light House Theater in Dublin in 10 days ?? ??? . Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gGRPHBu4