Importance of Insects
Importance of Insects
June 2023
Insect Week (19-25th June 2023) is a celebration of all things insect, organised by the Royal Entomological Society.
To educate others on the critical role insects play in our environment, Clean Planet Foundation commissioned a series of short documentaries exploring their importance.
Nature is extraordinary,
however man-made habitat destruction, pesticide use and climate change has seen wildlife counts reduce by 82% in the last 30 years.
Insects play a pivotal role in the ecosystem, acting as pollinators for a large percentage of the world's flowering plants, which includes many fruits, vegetables, and nuts that humans depend on for food.
Additionally, insects serve as a crucial part of the food chain, providing a primary food source for many birds, fish, and mammals. They also contribute significantly to soil health and nutrient recycling by decomposing organic matter, thus maintaining the fertility and sustainability of our ecosystems.
To help educate on the Importance of Insects, Clean Planet Foundation commissioned a 5-part short documentary series. All scripts and footage were generated in-house by the Clean Planet Foundation team.
Mission
Alignment
The Clean Planet Foundation’s mission is to educate and take action for the sustainable use of plastics, and reduction of carbon emissions.
A not-for-profit organisation.
The 'Importance of Insects' project was set up to support free education about the critical role insects have on our environment. Funded and undertaken 100% by the Clean Planet Foundation, the short documentary series was released online for free, enabling anyone to learn, share and most importantly- take action.
Education
Each of the short documentary videos focus on a specific area or insect, educating the viewer on the importance of insects.
Environment
The topic of the short documentary series focusses on insects and the underlying theme is how excess carbon emissions and habitat destruction is impacting their existence.
Access
Despite the cost to research, write and film the short documentary series, the videos are released advert free for anyone to view.
Action
The #LetItThrive slogan that runs throughout the documentary series is a call for action for everyone to do their part in protecting nature.
