“Priceless Forests” takes us deep into the heart of Switzerland’s forests, where over 150 years of sustainable management have preserved these natural treasures. Through the stories of those who care for the forests daily, the film reveals the delicate balance between conservation and societal demands.

However, this local success story is only part of a larger, more complex picture. As Switzerland protects its own forests, it also relies heavily on resources from regions like the Amazon—raising critical questions about our global impact. With a compelling, critical lens, the documentary challenges Western assumptions about sustainability and invites viewers to rethink their role in safeguarding the planet’s most precious ecosystems.

Suivi d'une discussion avec :

Orane Burri, réalisatrice du film;

Oksana Tarasova, Senior Scientific Officer, World Meteorological Organization;

Alice Pirlot, Assistant Professor at the Graduate Institute, International Law Faculty Associate, Centre for Finance and Development.

Roundtable Participants:

Orane Burri, Director of “Priceless Forests”;

Alice Pirlot, Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute; International Law Faculty Associate, Centre for Finance and Development;

Oksana Tarasova, Senior Scientific Officer, World Meteorological Organization;

Moderator: Leïla Joutet, Co-President, Environmental Committee, Graduate Institute Geneva