Underwater Photos and Videos
Case Study: Swiss Re Foundation

Coral reefs located in Placencia, south of Belize in the caribbean sea. Fragments of hope is in charge of the protection and conservation of these reefs, Victor Faux is one of the brigade members who is in charge of this work.

Brief


Have you ever wondered if Fairpicture also offers underwater photography and videography? Yes, we do. 

 

We were delighted to demonstrate these skills when the Swiss Re Foundation asked us to showcase their partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the scaling of a project in Belize in which reef brigades are trained to conserve the coral reefs that protect their communities from natural hazards.

 

Visual creator Nahún Rodríguez took over this exciting assignment, travelled to the Turneffe Atoll and came back with video interviews of relevant stakeholders, B-roll footage and impressive drone shots and photos – from people, landscape and the underwater world with its stunning corals. 

Client

Swiss Re Foundation

Visual Creator

Nahún Rodríguez

Theme

Building resilience in coastal communities

Location

Turneffe Atoll, Belize

Date

March 2023

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Aerial view at Turneffe Atoll where you can see the coral reefs.

Context

Coral reefs protect coastal communities against hurricanes and tropical storms. But storms can also harm reefs by breaking coral colonies or smothering them in sand. Swift coral restoration and repair can reduce the damage.

 

With support from the Swiss Re Foundation, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners scaled up training brigades of local volunteers in Belize at the peak of the devastating Hurricane Lisa. This includes setting up administrative and support structures and a post-storm response protocol, as well as brigades and financing.

 

Perhaps the most important insight from this project is the need to help businesses and private citizens recognise the connection between threatened nature and their own interests. TNC’s approach is to promote investment, engage the community and have a solution ready before seeking funding to mitigate risk. 
 

Aerial view at Turneffe Atoll where you can see the coral reefs.

Photo: Nahún Rodríguez / Swiss Re Foundation / Fairpicture

TASA team heading to Calabash Caye/Turneffe Atoll from left to right Eldon August (Tourism officer) - Kiefer Alvarez (Conservation officer) and Eliceo Cobb (Education and Outreach Coordinator and operations management from Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve)

TASA team heading to Calabash Caye/Turneffe Atoll from left to right Eldon August (Tourism officer) - Kiefer Alvarez (Conservation officer) and Eliceo Cobb (Education and Outreach Coordinator and operations management from Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve)

 

Photo:  Nahún Rodríguez / Swiss Re Foundation / Fairpicture

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I enjoyed working together with Nahún. All in all, great effort from all sides. Thanks for the collaboration!

Yeshe Zarotsang
Senior Manager Swiss Re Foundation

Victor Faux from Fragments of Hope oversees coral nurseries

Victor Faux from Fragments of Hope oversees coral nurseries.

Photo:  Nahún Rodríguez / Swiss Re Foundation / Fairpicture

Victor Faux, a coral restoration practitioner with the community-based organisation Fragments of Hope and resident of the coastal village Placencia, volunteers as a brigade trainer and member. He’s one of the nearly 50% of Belizeans who depend on the reef for coastal protection, their livelihoods or both. In this video Victor shares why he cares about the reef and how the brigades help conserve it.

 

Video/Photo:  Nahún Rodríguez / Swiss Re Foundation / Fairpicture

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For me it was incredible to do this job, an unforgettable experience.

Nahún Rodríguez
Visual Creator, Honduras

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Outcome

The visual material of Nahún was used in a variety of ways by our client. The Swiss Re Foundation edited small videos for Twitter and LinkedIn, but the core element was their multimedia story in an impressive scrollytelling-format. Also, this impact story will be covered in their annual report

Screenshot of Swiss Re Foundation's multimedia story with video and photos from Fairpicture visual creator Nahún Rodríguez: www.swissrefoundation.org/Building-resilience-in-coastal-communities.html

Screenshots of Swiss Re Foundation's multimedia story with videos and photos from Fairpicture visual creator Nahún Rodríguez.

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