The Science Film Festival is a celebration of science communication in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America: In cooperation with local partners, it promotes science literacy and facilitates awareness of contemporary scientific, technological and environmental issues through international films with accompanying educational activities. The Science Film Festival presents scientific issues accessibly and entertainingly to a broad audience and demonstrates that science can be fun. The event has grown considerably since its first edition in 2005, becoming the largest event of its kind worldwide.
The Science Film Festival 2025 takes place in 23 countries from 1 October to 20 December 2025, celebrating the best in international science communication. This year, the festival highlights Green Jobs, focusing on the essential role of specialized professionals in advancing technologies and solutions for a sustainable future. Explore science, shaping our world and the people driving the change.
Green Jobs
The Science Film Festival focuses on Green Jobs in 2025, highlighting professions that are essential in promoting and preserving the environment. Green jobs provide young people with an opportunity to not only create a meaningful impact on the world but also build a sustainable career. These jobs emphasize environmentally friendly practices, reducing ecological footprints, and advancing sustainability. As the world grapples with increasing environmental and climate challenges, urgent measures are needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity, promote sustainable resource use, and mitigate climate change. Green jobs play a pivotal role in addressing these challenges and driving the transition to a sustainable future.
With many countries committed to reducing emissions and promoting renewable energy, political actions and regulations have emerged, encouraging the growth of jobs such as renewable energy technicians, environmental engineers, sustainable agriculture specialists, recycling coordinators, green building architects, water resource managers, climate change analysts, energy efficiency consultants, and more. Given the global focus on sustainability and eco-friendly practices continues to grow, the significance of green jobs stands at the forefront of the crucial worldwide shift towards a low-carbon economy. The Science Film Festival 2025 will spotlight the importance of these jobs, highlighting how specialized professionals are key to advancing and implementing the technologies needed for a sustainable world.
This year, 16 films from seven countries will be screened as part of Science Film Festival Indonesia. The festival itself will be held from 4 to 30 November 2025 in 60 cities across Indonesia.
