Gaetano Leone, United Nations Environmental Program

HOTSPOTS was shown at the Regional Office for Europe of UNEP on 4 September 2008, to an audience of diplomats, UN staff, and NGOs. There are many good documentaries on wild life, but less on conservation - HOTSPOTS fills this gap. From one corner of Earth to the other, the film grabbed our attention with the passion of its message, the fast-paced rhythm, and the familiarity of its language. It successfully advocates that new policies and practices at all scales, re-emerging sustainable agricultural practices, collaboration among economic sectors, and mainstreaming of biodiversity and conservation issues into all levels of decision-making will contribute to a more secure future for the diverse life on our planet and for sustainable development.

Gaetano Leone
Officer-in-Charge
Deputy Director, Regional Office for Europe
United Nations Environment Programme