A new standard for animated film production: milagros an extraordinary bear – the world’s first climate-positive animated film
“Milagros: An Extraordinary Bear” sets a new standard in the global film industry, demonstrating that all economic sectors, including entertainment, can contribute to the decarbonization of the economy. The film “Milagros: An Extraordinary Bear” is a Peruvian production by Chaska Entertainment, directed by renowned filmmaker Eduardo Schuldt and based on the work of Peruvian writer Hernán Garrido-Lecca, winner of the prestigious National Environmental Award in 2014. The film’s plot revolves around Milagros, an intelligent and brave bear with the fantastic ability to understand human language. Milagros and her friends face the challenges of nature and human cruelty as she fights to protect her brother and preserve her species. “Milagros: An Extraordinary Bear” combines exciting adventures and funny moments, touching the hearts of young and old alike. It goes beyond mere entertainment, however, as it conveys a powerful message about the importance of ecological restoration and the need to protect our precious environment. CLIMATE POSITIVE CERTIFICATION The Peruvian film “Milagros: An Extraordinary Bear” has obtained the distinguished “Climate Positive” certification by Green Initiative, marking a milestone by becoming the first animated film worldwide to achieve a beneficial impact on the environment. During its production, it strictly adhered to the rigorous international procedures and standards for climate action established by the United Nations. Obtaining Climate Positive certification from Green Initiative means its climate-related actions have gone beyond neutrality, actively contributing to significant environmental and climate benefits by reducing additional carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. CERTIFICATION PROCESS In February 2023, the climate certification process began, comprising three complementary stages: Leading companies supported the film production to obtain its climate-positive impacts, showcasing through their participation in the Forest Friends project their engagement in enhancing nature and climate-positive impacts. FOREST FRIENDS CERTIFICATION: AN INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT REFORESTATION AND ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION Forest Friends is a Nature Positive Certification developed by Green Initiative, designed to actively support reforestation efforts that contribute to wildlife and ecosystem restoration. This certification is awarded to organizations committed to nature positive impacts through ecosystem restoration following the United Nations Decade of Ecosystem Restoration Standards. Learn all about the Science Based Milagros Nature Positive Forest Friends Ecosystem Restoration Project and Goals here https://greeninitiative.eco/milagros-and-friends/ . You too, can support this beautiful initiative! Contact us to learn about our certifications and how we can help your business become Nature and Climate Positive.