Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor popularly known as Jalang’o, who was among the guests at the premier said the movie will go a long way in inspiring the world to address climate change.
“I hope the movie can be shown in many other areas in Kenya so that all stakeholders can collaborate to mitigate the effects of climate change,” the MP said.
He added that there are plans to plant over 700,000 trees in Lang’ata constituency in the next five years.
At the Vatican, immediately after the interview, Tomas Insua, the executive producer of The Letter and director of the Laudato Si Movement, said, “The goal of the letter is to show us that everything is interconnected,” which is the central message of Pope Francis in Laudato Si.
“It showcases how our actions towards the environment and social change impact others and that nothing is done in isolation.”
Members of the public globally will be able to host the film screening in their communities and institutions for free by registering on the film website.
COP27 are annual meeting held under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
They serve as the formal meeting of the UNFCCC parties (Conference of the Parties), to assess progress in dealing with climate change.