Our Commons Story, an episodic environmental documentary film series, officially launches this month, inviting global audiences to journey through the Mediterranean’s living landscapes and traditions. Produced by award-winning filmmakers Eda Elif Tibet and İnanç Tekgüç of Karma Motion, in partnership with the Alliance for Mediterranean Nature & Culture (AMNC), the series highlights powerful stories of ecological regeneration rooted in biocultural heritage.
Spanning eight compelling episodes, Our Commons Story follows communities who are protecting and restoring ecosystems through traditional knowledge, ancestral movement, and a deep commitment to land and culture. From remote mountain paths to coastal commons, these stories are acts of resilience—and of hope in action.
🎬 The official trailer is now live, with a new episode set to premiere each month throughout 2025.
The series is a collaborative effort made possible with the support and participation of several AMNC members and partner organizations, including:
@shoufbiospherereserve (Lebanon)
@global_diversity
@gobmenorca_oficial (Spain)
@mbla.morocco
@medina_greece
@spnlorg (Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon)
@yoldainitiative (Turkiye)
@wwf_north_africa
In collaboration with: @uicn_med, @tour_du_valat, @wwfspain, @wwfportugal, and @euronatur.
🔥 Episode 1: “When I Fled the Smoke, I Fell into the Fire”
This inaugural episode spotlights the mobile pastoralists of Turkiye, whose generational journeys across varied landscapes have preserved ecological balance and cultural identity. Their seasonal migration routes remain crucial to biodiversity, climate resilience, and the continuity of heritage.
🖼️ The official poster for Episode 1 is now available.
The campaign is part of a broader movement to spotlight biocultural diversity and promote shared stewardship of nature across the Mediterranean. It also contributes to the global conversation in the lead-up to the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP2026).
Follow and engage with the campaign through:
#OurCommonsStory | #MedNatureCulture | #AMNC | #HopeInAction | #IYRP2026
