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Technology Award
2024

Honors the film that sheds light on technologies that improve living conditions and environmental sustainability. The film accessibly introduces decisive technologies that are changing or going to change our lives in the 21st Century in mobility, health, communication or energy.

Technology Award

Bora Bora - The Lab of the Future

"Bora Bora - The Lab of the Future" exemplifies the award’s mission by spotlighting groundbreaking technologies that enhance living conditions and promote environmental sustainability. The film accessibly introduces innovations in water treatment, coral restoration, wildlife conservation, and traditional Polynesian practices like the "rahui," which collectively safeguard Bora Bora’s natural and cultural heritage. Bora Bora, renowned for its pristine lagoon, could have faced irreversible environmental degradation. Instead, through the efforts of its inhabitants and leadership, it has become a model of sustainable development. The island employs advanced water treatment systems, coral rehabilitation programs, and a technology-driven monitoring network, positioning it 15 years ahead of many European countries in water management. This open-air laboratory inspires global solutions for tropical coastal environments, blending technology, tradition, and education to showcase how decisive innovations can shape a sustainable 21st century.

  • Categories Ecology and Environment

  • Original Title Bora Bora, le laboratoire du futur
  • Director Antoine Laguerre
  • Produced by ARTISANS DU FILM
  • Running Time 52 minutes
  • Country France, Polynesia (French)
  • Year 2022