THE ICE WE DIDN’T BURN
The glaciers of the Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda are vanishing, but what will that mean for the people who call the region home?
Vanishing Glaciers
The Rwenzori Mountains on the border between Uganda and the DRC are legendary.
Ptolomy and the ancient Greeks knew of them- The Mountains of the Moon
In 1906 the Duke of Abruzzi conducted an expedition to the region and took a photo of the glaciers of Mount Stanley.
Today, those glaciers are almost gone.
The Bakonjo people, for whom the area is home and who serve as mountain guides in this range, have seen the environment change exponentially in their lifetimes. Yet their voices are seldom heard.
It is often said that the people impacted most by climate change are those who have done the least to cause it. The mills and mines of our past have left a legacy which may determine their future.
The Ice We Didn’t Burn is a documentary project seeking to tell the story of climate change in the region through the eyes of those most affected by it.
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SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION SOCIETY
The SES is one of the premier organisations supporting international scientific exploration, research and advocacy.
We received the Neville Shulman Award for Expedition Filmmaking to fund the production of this film.
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RED CHILLI HIDEAWAY
LOGISTICAL SUPPORT IN UGANDA.
Red Chilli is a leading tour operator within Uganda
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KEELA OUTDOORS
TECHNICAL MOUNTAINEERING CLOTHING
Keela is a Scottish Outdoor Apparel manufacturer which produces high performance kit for emergency services and mountain rescue. Importantly, their sustainability credentials are superb.
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RWENZORI TREKKING SERVICES
MOUNTAIN GUIDE SERVICES IN THE RWENZORI