Monitoring and Impact Evaluation Report - Saving the Planet

Saving the Planet Film Series:Monitoring & Impact Evaluation ReportCovering distribution and outreach activities carried outDuring October 2009 – March 2010This report has been compiled and published by:TVE Asia Pacific (TVEAP)9/3, Gemunu Mawatha, Nawala Road, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.Tele: + 94 11 4412 195Fax: + 94 114403 443Email: Web: www.tveap.orgwww.savingtheplanet.tvThis document was prepared by Manori Wijesekera, Regional Programme Manager,with assistance from Amilanath Wickramarathne, Programme Officer.Edited by: Nalaka Gunawardene, Director/CEODesign and layout assistance: Nadeeja Abeyasekera, Web CoordinatorShalindra Seneviratne, Programme OfficerTVE Asia Pacific is a regionally operating media foundation that communicates sustainabledevelopment through television, video and the web. It is both a producer and distributor ofeducational video films for broadcast, civil society and educational uses.Finalised on: 15 May 20102

ContentsIntroduction: Saving the Planet Project and film series 4Distribution, outreach and feedback: The Process 6Methodology 6Coverage 6DVD Distribution 7Online Distribution 8Limitations in gathering feedback 9Collecting feedback: The Responders 10Type of feedback 10Feedback method 11Feedback analysis by country 11Individual responders 12Group Responders 13Viewing Preferences 13The Feedback: Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis 15Video Ratings 15Demand for More Information 15What the Viewers Liked 16Viewer Perceptions of Main Message of the Series 16Impact on the Audience 18Move to Action 18Conclusion: Our Challenges and Learnings 21Acknowledgements 23Annex 1: Saving the Planet videos: Individual Feedback Form 24Annex 2: Saving the Planet videos: Group Feedback Form 26Annex 3: Individual Film Review Page online 293

IntroductionSaving the Planet project and film seriesSaving the Planet (STP) is a regional communications project of TVE Asia Pacificdedicated to the United Nations Decade on Education for Sustainable Development(UN-DESD), 2005 – 2014. In its initial 3-year phase, this project produced anddistributed a regional TV series that showcases innovative ESD activities in the AsiaPacific region. It also built the communications capacity of six selected nationaland local institutions engaged in ESD, whose work was featured in the TV series.This project took place within the scope of a regional programme undertaken bythe Asia/Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU). The ACCU has been entrustedby UNESCO, lead agency for UN-DESD, to design and implement a programme titled“ACCU-UNESCO Asia-Pacific ESD Programme under the UNESCO/Japan Funds-in-Trust for the Promotion of Education for Sustainable Development”. Onecomponent of this programme is the 2006-2010 ACCU-UNESCO Asia-Pacific Centresof Excellence (COE) Programme for ESD. 1 Under this, five organisations have beendesignated to serve as good models with a non-formal education (NFE) approach topromoting ESD at national/sub-regional/regional levels in Asia and the Pacific. TVEAsia Pacific was selected as a COE along with four other Asia Pacific organisationsin October 2006.Saving the Planet current phase was conceived as a 3-year project, where thethree years were demarcated as follows:• Year 1: Select winning projects through public nominations and build thecommunications capacity of organisations implementing these projects througha regional workshop.• Year 2: Location film the winning stories in collaboration with partners and edita regional TV series called Saving the Planet (STP).• Year 3: Launch, distribute and promote the STP film series, and dedicatedwebsite, through educational, civil society and broadcast platforms, networksand users across the Asia Pacific region.1 http://www.accu.or.jp/esd/projects/coe/index.html4

This Monitoring and Impact Evaluation Report is one output of our Year 3 activities,and reflects the information and feedback gathered from a diverse group whoviewed the STP films. This report is best read along with TVEAP’s Year 3 narrativereport dated 15 March 2010, which describes in greater detail the outreach andpromotional activities that enabled the STP films to be viewed widely.Saving the Planet series10 mins x 6Filmed in: Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, The Philippines, ThailandYear of production: 2009Language: EnglishCan ordinary people help save our planet under siege from environmental crises?What does it take to change attitudes and lifestyles to consume and waste less? Inthis Asian series, we profile six successful initiatives that combine knowledge, skillsand passion to create cleaner and healthier environment through local action. Thestories were identified from a regional competition in 2007, and produced by TVEAsia Pacific, in partnership with the Asia Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU).Cambodia: Floating the FuturePeople living on and around Tonlé Sap lake, the largest in Cambodia, discover howto harvest fish and other sources within limits.India: Living the ChangeFor people in Dindigul in India's Tamil Nadu state, waste isn't really a problem – it'sjust a resource in the wrong place.Laos: It's alive!A small group is trying to transform learning in Laos by introducing play-and-learnactivities in schools.Nepal: Voice of a ValleyBy inspiring discussion and debate, a community radio station helps Nepalicommunities to find the best solutions or compromises.The Philippines: Rising from the AshesDisplaced from traditional homelands by a natural calamity, an indigenous group ispreserving their culture through theatre.Thailand: Smile Again!A programme that links schools with their local community helps Thai children learnabout Nature through exposure and experience.More information, images and videos available at:www.savingtheplanet.tv5

Film Distribution, Outreach and Feedback:The ProcessMethodologyThe feedback collection process was designed to “piggy-back” on the distributionof the Saving the Planet videos, more specifically the DVD distribution. (TVbroadcast stations who received the videos were also encouraged to invite viewersto provide feedback.)A simple questionnaire was developed to elicit feedback from viewers. During itsdesign, expert advice was obtained from the Centre for Environment Education(CEE) India. The feedback questionnaire consisted of 3 sections:A: Viewing InformationB: Feedback on the FilmsC: Viewer’s Personal Information (optional)This questionnaire was adapted into 2 versions, viz:- Individual Feedback Form (Annex 1); and- Group Feedback Form (Annex 2).An individual film review form to be completed online by those watching the filmsonline was also developed (Annex 3).CoverageThe Individual and Group Feedback Questionnaire were distributed among a widerange of people, in 27 countries.The countries covered, listed alphabetically, are: Afghanistan, Australia,Bangladesh, Barbados, Bhutan, Cambodia, Canada, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia,Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines,6

Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, UnitedStates of America and Vietnam.The Questionnaire was made available in different versions, viz:• Printable version: attached with each DVD. Viewers could fill this and post it tothe given address (a local partner organisation’s address or TVEAP address)• Email version: sent to the viewers whose email address was known. Viewerscould fill the format and email it back to TVEAP electronically.• Online version: made available on website atwww.savingtheplanet.tv/feedback, where viewers could fill the format andsubmit online.A print version of the Individual Feedback form was included with each DVD, whilebroadcast viewers were encouraged to give their feedback online.DVD DistributionThe total number of DVDs distributed as at 15 March 2010 was 771 DVDs across 27countries. The breakdown of this distribution among individuals, organisations andsmall groups (as known) is summarised below.DVD distribution (as at 15 March 2010)37449%22629%17122%Individuals Organisations / Small Groups OtherNote: ‘Other’ refers to DVDs which were distributed in large numbers at conferencesand seminars, where detailed information on the individual or organisation was notreceived. This segment includes both individuals and organisations.Each printed Questionnaire also gave the option of completing the Questionnaireonline, so as to make it simpler to give the feedback.The STP Project Partners in 6 Asian countries were also invited and encouraged toparticipate in this feedback collection exercise. Of these, 3 partner organisationsactively participated in the process, while the others showed some interest at thebeginning but were unable to complete the feedback gathering in their countries intime for inclusion in this report.The partner organisations which participated in the feedback gathering were:• Paaralang Bayan ng Ayta sa Zambales (PBAZ), The Philippines• Participatory Development Training Centre (PADETC), Laos• Radio Sagarmatha, Nepal7

Each partner was informed about this final stage of the project, and how weplanned to include them in the feedback gathering. Through several weeks of emailcommunications, we established what each partner organisation could do withinthe limitations of their own staff capacity and infrastructure constraints. We alsodiscussed ideas for new activities they could consider, which had not been tried outbefore.The specific number of DVDs and promotional material they could use werediscussed and decided. A minimum number of completed individual and groupfeedback questionnaires to be returned by them were also agreed upon. A formatfor reporting to TVEAP, with the gathered feedback from the groups wasdeveloped.The partners were encouraged and assisted in developing a few group screeningswhere they could obtain group feedback following the screening of the STP films.Each partner decided on how they would carry out the screening and whom theywould invite to participate.Almost all partners translated the questionnaire into their local language. Theyused the local language version to gather the feedback, and then translated thefeedback into English before sharing with TVEAP. The partners were paid a smallfee to cover the material cost and other expenses incurred.Online distributionIn addition to DVD-based distribution, the STP films were also placed online forfree public viewing, where they remain available at the following locations:• STP dedicated website: http://www.savingtheplanet.tv/the_films.html• TVEAP’s channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/TVEAPfilms• EngageMedia video platform: http://www.engagemedia.org/author/tveapfilms• Daily Motion video platform: http://www.dailymotion.com/savingtheplanetTotal online views through Youtube (as films on STP site are also hosted byYoutube, films viewed through STP site also counted here).Time period: 1 September 2009 to 15 March 20101 Total Number of online views of the Saving the Planet1,798films2 Total Number of online views for Cambodia: Floating the358Future3 Total Number of online views for India: Living the Change 2904 Total Number of online views for Laos: It’s Alive! 3755 Total Number of online views for Nepal: Voice of a Valley 1976 Total Number of online views for Philippines: Rising from389the Ashes7 Total Number of online views for Thailand: Smile Again! 189In addition, the individual page views of STP site for each film are as follows:8

Time period: 1 September 2009 to 15 March 20101 Number of page views for Cambodia: Floating the323Future2 Number of page views for India: Living the Change 2213 Number of page views for Laos: It’s Alive! 1714 Number of page views for Nepal: Voice of a Valley 1645 Number of page views for Philippines: Rising from the152Ashes6 Number of page views for Thailand: Smile Again! 237(Source: Google Analytics reports)Limitations in feedback gatheringThe feedback collection and compilation proved to be a challenge due to severalreasons, such as delayed start of the distribution process in some countries, tightworking schedules and multiple commitments of partner organisations.Our modest fee did not sufficiently compensate for the staff time spent on thiswork, which we believe may also have discouraged some partner organisations fromactively participating in this process.9

Collecting Feedback:The RespondersType of FeedbackThe total feedback questionnaires returned to TVEAP through print, email andonline methods were 70, while there were also 3 online film reviews – producing atotal of 73 feedback forms received. They consisted of feedback from individuals(56) small groups (14) and online reviews (3).Type of Feedback received4%19%IndividualGroupOnline reviews77%The number of responders who had watched all 6 STP films was 30 (41% of totalfeedback received). Eleven responders (15% of total) had watched only one of theSTP films before providing feedback.10

Feedback MethodAs noted earlier, we provided three feedback options to all viewers: print, email oronline. We found that, by far, the most popular method of feedback was print,while email was the least popular.Feedback Method NumberreceivedPercentage oftotalPaper 65 89%Email 3 4%Online 5 7%Feedback analysis by countryFeedback was received from a total of 7 countries: Australia, Japan, Laos, Nepal,Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand.Feedback by Country35302520151050355254 15662 11Australia Japan Laos Nepal Philippines Sri Lanka ThailandSingle FilmReviewGroupIndividualThe most popular method of feedback in the majority of countries was paperfeedback. In some countries, viewers used email or online method.Preferred method of feedbackThailand1Sri Lanka6PhilippinesNepalLaos30191031PaperEmailOnlineJapan1Australia20% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%11

Individual RespondersThe Personal Information section in each of the Feedback Questionnaires wereclearly marked as optional, as we did not want the gathering of personalinformation to be a barrier to providing feedback. However, we found that 91.5% ofindividual responders had provided their personal information while all small groupresponders had provided information on their group composition as well as contactdetails.The information received from individuals provided a glimpse into the audiencewho had watched the STP films. The composition of feedback received, sorted bytheir occupation and age, is as follows:Individual Responders: By Occupation11%19%Students19%Civil SocietyMedia / Marketing / AdvertisingAcademic / Researcher27%Others (see note)24%Note: The “Others” category includes the following occupations: Government officials, UN officials,Doctors, Communication Facilitators, Business peopleIndividual Responders: By Age16%7%22%Under 20 yrs21-35 yrs36 - 50 yrs51 - 70 yrs55%Eleven Individual Responders had watched only 1 of the 6 STP films. The mostpopular choice for these single-video viewers was Nepal: Voice of a Valley (46% ofthe single-video viewers).12

The Individual responders were also asked how they came to know the STP films,and all but one of the responders answered this question. This question was notasked of Group Responders.Through local NGO5%7% 2% 2%2%Directly from TVEAPThrough TVEAP partnerorganisationThrough leaflet82%From ColleaguesOther (not specified)Group RespondersFeedback from the Group Responders showed us that all group screenings hadintroduced the films, the concept of the films and what Education for SustainableDevelopment (ESD) meant within the local context.In all the countries, the group film screenings were followed by discussions on thefilms, the issues and the initiatives featured, and how it related to the localcontext.In Laos, introductions were given to each of the 6 films separately, and discussionshad taken place after each film was screened.In Nepal, there had been extensive discussions on small-scale initiatives towardssustainable development, which could be started by students, housewives at home,or by people working in offices in Kathmandu. Environment-friendly options andalternatives were also discussed.Viewing PreferencesThere were many different ways in which the films were viewed, as we learnt fromthe feedback received.13

22%21%Public / Large Group ScreeningOnline viewing1%1%3%5%DVD at homeWith friends / colleagues insmall groupAt a small group screening atofficeDVD at office47%At a small group screening in apublic placeThe viewers were also asked how they watched the videos, and we elicited thefollowing information (both Individual and Group Responders were asked to providethis information, but this was not asked of online single-film reviews):Watched Alone32%19%3%Watched with FamilyWatched with friendsWatched with colleagues13%Public Screening6%With Others10%1%16%With StudentsWith mixed group: Community members, childrenYouth and Women14

The Feedback:Quantitative & Qualitative AnalysisVideo RatingsThe Responders (both Individual and Group) were asked to rate each of the STPfilms they watched, on a scale of 1 to 5 as follows:1 = Not relevant and useful2 = Somewhat relevant and useful3 = Relevant and useful4 = Very relevant and useful5 = Suits my needs perfectlyThe feedback shows that all responders, both Individual and Group, had rated eachfilm.The final viewer ratings for the STP Films were as follows:Number 1Number 2Number 3Number 4Number 5Number 6Philippines: Rising from the AshesIndia: Living the ChangeCambodia: Floating the FutureThailand: Smile Again!Laos: It’s Alive!Nepal: Voice of a ValleyDemand for More InformationThe Individual Responders were asked if they would like to know more about theissues and initiatives featured in the STP films and the overwhelming response(88%) was “Yes”.15

This question was not asked in the Group Questionnaire or in the single-filmreviews online.7%5%YesNoNo answer88%What the Viewers LikedWe had an open ended question in feedback forms on what viewers liked about thefilms. Here are the Top 10 reasons why viewers liked the films:No Likes Number oftimes foundin feedback1. Stories/Projects themselves, format and style of the films 24& Characters in the film2. Message 223. Message, Story, Projects themselves & format and style of 10the film4. Message, Stories/projects themselves, Characters in the7films5. Message & Format and style of the films 36. Message & the Character 27. Message & Concept 18. Message & Story 19. Story and projects 110. Characters 1Viewer Perceptions of Main Message of the SeriesWe asked viewers about their perception of the main message in the STP films.Here are all their perceptions (reproduced here in the exact wording as expressedby viewers or captured by those recording the viewer feedback).16

No Message Number of timesfound in feedback1. Importance of conserving and protecting11environment for future2. Let us unite to save our planet 43. Importance of education in sustainable development 34. Don’t be selfish, save our planet 35. Everybody can change the world for better results 26. You don’t need to be superiors to contribute making2a better society, environment. Small things you docan change the world.7. Participation of youth/children to save the planet 28. Importance of grassroots initiatives in sustainable2development9. Attraction of the tourism sector (specific to film2Voice of a Valley)10. Importance of media/radio 211. Education is the base of future 212. Under the current globalization trend, life is under1pressure with pollution and over exploitation ofresources. But still there is a hope that some peopleare making efforts to save the planet.13. We should protect our planet against the people who1are destroying it.14. Importance of cooperation in saving the planet 115. Empowering the people through ESD. 116. We are living together 117. Our Mother Earth is very precious gift from the god.1Let us lay our hands in taking care of it, in protectingit from destroyers. Our Earth is our Life.18. You have to find Solutions for your own problems 119. Connecting people 120. There should be a balance between human living,1culture and natural environment21. How to make useful things from the waste 122. To show the culture, tradition, lifestyle and1education of different communities/countries.23. Let us protect our environment because its our life 124. Let us preserve our culture and environment 125. Let us give our heart, have an ear to listen, an eyes1to sight and a hand that willing to help to save ourMother Earth26. Be a caretaker of our mother planet 127. Live in harmony with each other 117

Impact on the AudienceThe following were the Top 20 ‘learnings’ derived by viewers from the STP filmseries:No Learning Number of timesfound in feedback1. Making of recycled products from aquatic weeds19(water lilly)2. Composting / waste recycling 63. Even through a small initiative, you can have a great4impact4. Traditional cultures of other societies 45. Importance of community cooperation in projects 46. Learned lots of things that we were not aware before 37. The children and youth and are the best to use in3environment protection8. Different issues and different approaches by3different groups9. Role of media to change the people than just3reporting10. Power of media/radio and journalism 211. Use of group dynamics and creativity of participants2to make teaching methods alive12. New project ideas 113. If you have enough willingness, effort and power,1you can do a great thing,14. Different methods/approaches/tools should be used1for different tools15. Small scale but meaningful interventions on different1topics16. Projects that are addressing real need of people 117. Different teaching methodologies to transfer1knowledge and skills18. Participatory learning methodology for schools 119. Providing opportunities to youth volunteers 120. Organizations promoting the ESD even though theydo not well aware of such concept1Move to ActionIn an effort to move viewers towards action, we asked the Group Responders to tellus whether their group would take any initiatives to save the planet. Theoverwhelming response (93%) was “Yes”. Only 1 group responded in the negative,saying “Our role is not to show it to others. But we can share our impressions withothers.”18

The small group screenings and information gathering was done in Laos, thePhilippines and Nepal. In each of the group responses, we asked how the groupthought they could take action to save the planet. Here is what they said:Country How we can save the planet: ideas emerging from group discussionsLaos • Prepare children to become responsible adults, to love theirculture, preserve nature with social responsibility.• Doing meditation aiming at all living beings.• Have special lecture/ study tour related to any environmental topic(for students).• Planting trees.• Using recycled paper.ThePhilippines• Using Organic Farming.• Continuing Planting trees and vegetables.• Recycling of garbage waste.• Networking and advocacy through mass media.• Giving leadership to all sectors and it will have an application.• Start our initiatives to conserve and save the planet. For that weneed leadership, cultural and environmental training. Then we willact it out afterwards.Nepal • Communicate the message with people and other organisations.• Taking part in tree plantation and conserving water resources.• We should begin it from home.• Local resources can be best utilized and the planet can be saved.Based on these ideas, the groups were also asked to identify specific steps they cantake to act now, to save the planet. The following ideas emerged:No Country How we can save the planet: action1. ThePhilippines• Be a good leader in our selves, organization, and communityand for the whole society.• Unite and Participate in all actions to conserve and protectour Mother Earth, Preserving our culture for the nextgeneration.• Let us just maintain our advocacy for the protection of ourenvironment and Mother Earth.• Let us unite and participate to make a better, healthier andcleaner planet.2. Laos • Spirituality, Keeping our attention on the present moment.• Taking students to the forest to be exposed to real nature.19

No Country How we can save the planet: action3. Nepal • Start at least at personal level by recycling/making compostbefore disposing the waste.• Educate people to reuse waste water from kitchen andbathrooms.• Prioritize on local resource mobilization, I am using this CD asa tool for media research discussions entitled "Radio Impact".• Revisit and re think on the syllabus of mass communicationand journalism.20

Conclusion:Our Challenges and LearningsTop 20 most common/popular observations from responders were as follows:No Observations (listed in order of popularity)1. Initiative of waste recycling/ compost making is interesting.2. Importance of preserving and promoting traditional/indigenous culture.3. Initiative of making recycled products from aquatic weeds (water lily) isinteresting.4. The films are inspiring. Viewers were impressed after watching.5. The language was difficult to understand (English and other languages).6. Its about environment, different issues and solutions by differentcountries.7. The role of media/radio in changing people rather than just reporting.8. Even a small action from individual / small group can make big changer inprotecting environment.9. Films are too short. Therefore could not get detailed information aboutprojects.10. The concept and idea of films is very good (e.g. Throwing the globe handto hand in every film).11. Grassroots level is very important in these kinds of initiatives.12. Different people can do different things to save the planet.13. It is wonderful to see people live in water surrounded by them.14. Importance of youth and children in protecting the environment15. Films are simple and easy to understand.16. Some films are not directly related to the theme “Saving the Planet”(Voice of a valley, and Its alive).17. These films should be shown to big business people and to people in power.18. Why any initiatives from powerful countries (USA, Europe) are not featuredhere.19. Should invite powerful and popular people to throw the globe. Because thepeople who throw the globe in the films are not the ones who destroyed it.20. Nice camera work editing and packaging of DVDs21

Finally, we also encouraged viewers to tell us how the STP films could be donebetter the next time around. Here are the Top 10 suggestions for improvements orchanges they would like to see:No Dislikes1. Language (English) a problem.2. Format and style of the film of Nepal.3. More information on projects should be provided.4. Time duration is too short: good to have more time; should be at least 15minutes or longer.5. Difficult to identify title of the film and the country of the film while watchingthe film.6. The translation seems to be too brief. People were speaking for a fair lengthof time but not much were displayed in subtitles.7. In films they didn’t interview more youth.8. It is better if the presenter could be in background when explanations andpractise are shown.9. Stories captured only include the activities of small countries, Should haveinvolve powerful countries too.10. Presentation of the stories.Collecting and analysing feedback to the STP films was a challenging but veryuseful learning experience for us at TVEAP. We are typically not able to carry outsuch systematic feedback collection owing to limitations of funds and/or time. Weare grateful to ACCU and UNESCO for enabling this exercise as part of the Year 3COE support.Gathering, analysing and synthesizing feedback was especially challenging due to anumber of factors:• Because the STP production involved 6 countries in South and Southeast Asia,and the distribution has involved even more countries, coordinating feedbackfrom these multiple locations was a logistical challenge.• Audiences in different cultures react very differently to video films. Somecultures are more inclined to discuss and debate than others on contents of avideo film.• For eliciting feedback, we had to rely on the STP partners in 6 countries (only 3of which actively participated by deadline), and the web for other countries.The feedback numbers were therefore far less than the number of people whoviewed the STP films on DVD, on air during TV broadcasts and online.Notwithstanding the above constraints, we are impressed by the enthusiasm ofthose who did provide (or facilitate) feedback, which indicates a continuingdemand for such communications materials on ESD to be produced anddisseminated.Finally, the online feedback and review options will remain on the STP websitewhich hopefully will inspire more viewers to provide us feedback in the comingweeks and months.22

AcknowledgementsMaking video films and then distributing them are inherently collaborativeenterprises. Even in this digital age, these efforts involve the technical andcreative contributions of many individuals and organisations. That is certainly thecase with Saving the Planet.On the STP website, we have acknowledged the support from our country partners- see: http://www.savingtheplanet.tv/the_films.html (under each film title). Manyof them have also been involved in distributing the films and gathering feedback.Similarly, the local film crews and post-production team members are given onscreencredits at the end of each film, as well as on the website – see:http://www.savingtheplanet.tv/credits_series.htmlWe are very grateful to the entire ESD Team at the Asia/Pacific Cultural Centre forUNESCO (ACCU) in Tokyo, Japan. They have provided us with a great dealconceptual guidance, encouragement as well as constructive feedback during theentire STP process. Special thanks to Tomoko Shibao and Yuka Ozawa.Not being specialists in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, we turned to ourfriends at the Centre for Environment Education (CEE), Ahmedabad, India, whoprovided very valuable inputs to the design of our feedback forms and to theoverall process. Special thanks to Madhavi Joshi.We also acknowledge two of our counterparts in the 2006-2010 ACCU-UNESCO Asia-Pacific Centres of Excellence (COE) Programme for ESD who have helped us indistributing the STP films in their own networks: the Asia South Pacific Associationfor Basic & Adult Education (ASPBAE), and the University of the South Pacific (USP).While full credit goes out to all our partners, supporters and advisors, the fullresponsibility for any errors or lapses in this report rests solely with us.We would value your comments and suggestions. Please write to us at:23

Annex 1Saving the Planet VideosIndividual Feedback FormSaving the Planet is an Asian TV series featuring six (6) self-contained short films, each 10 minutes induration. They all feature inspiring grassroots initiatives where local communities or groups arepractising or promoting education for sustainable development (ESD).We hope you enjoyed watching these films, and would be very grateful if you can please answer a fewquestions that would help us to make our future films even more responsive to your needs. We wouldvalue your candid comments -- you may choose whether or not to disclose your name and otherinformation. This form can also be filled in online at www.savingtheplanet.tv/feedbackA. Viewing informationA1. Which film/films did you watch? (Tick all applicable responses)Cambodia: Floating the FutureNepal: Voice of a ValleyIndia: Living the ChangeThe Philippines: Rising from the AshesLaos: It's alive!Thailand: Smile Again!A2.How did you watch this/these films? (Please tick the most accurate one)On televisionAt a small group screening in a public placeWhen broadcast on a channelOnline at YouTubeOn DVD at homeOnline at “Saving the Planet” websiteOther (please describe):A3.How did you find out about the films? (Tick all applicable responses)Mailers on netInformation passed on by NGO/groupAdvertisementPosters/ public announcementsOther (please describe):A4. Did you watch the film/s alone, or in the company of others? (Please tick one)Alone With othersIf you watched with others, please describe with whom:Family Friends Colleagues Students Unknown PublicA5. If you watched with others, did you discuss the film/s after you finished watching them?Yes NoIf yes, was the discussion:Spontaneous (just happened) or Facilitated by someoneCan you recall three observations made by the group on any aspect of these film/s:1.2.3.A6. After watching, did you want to find more information on the project/s featured in the film/s?Yes No24

B. Feedback on the film seriesB1. Please rate your overall impressions about the relevance and usefulness of each film (in yourcontext) on an upward scale of 1 to 5, where:1 = Not relevant and useful 4 = Very relevant and useful2 = Somewhat relevant and useful 5 = Suits my needs perfectly3 = Relevant and useful(Please circle only one number per film)Cambodia: Floating the Future 1 2 3 4 5India: Living the Change 1 2 3 4 5Laos: It's alive 1 2 3 4 5Nepal: Voice of a Valley 1 2 3 4 5The Philippines: Rising from the Ashes 1 2 3 4 5Thailand: Smile Again! 1 2 3 4 5B2. What aspects of the film/s did you enjoy the most? (Please tick all applicable responses):Stories/Projects themselvesCharacters in the filmsFormat and style of the filmsMessageOther (please describe):B3. What aspects of the films did you dislike? Please explain briefly.B4. Did you learn any new information from these films? If so, what?B5. In your opinion, what is the main message of the Saving the Planet films?C. Your Personal Information (this section is optional - you may leave it blank)C1. Your Name:C2. Age:C3. Occupation:C4. Contact address:C5Contact No:C6. Email address:Please fill this form and return by post to:Thank you for giving us your feedback on Saving the Planet films!www.savingtheplanet.tv25

Annex 2Saving the Planet VideosGroup Feedback FormSaving the Planet is an Asian TV series featuring six (6) self-contained short films, each 10 minutes induration. They all feature inspiring grassroots initiatives where local communities or groups arepractising or promoting education for sustainable development (ESD).We hope you enjoyed watching these films, and would be very grateful if you can please answer a fewquestions that would help us to make our future films even more responsive to your needs. We wouldvalue your candid comments, and you may choose whether or not to disclose your name and otherinformation.B. Viewing informationA1. Which film/films did you watch? (Please tick all applicable responses)Cambodia: Floating the FutureNepal: Voice of a ValleyIndia: Living the ChangeThe Philippines: Rising from the AshesLaos: It's alive!Thailand: Smile Again!A2. With whom did you watch the films?Colleagues Students Community membersOther (please describe):How many were in the audience?A3. Did you discuss the film/s after you finished watching?Yes NoIf yes, was the discussionSpontaneous (just happened)Facilitated by someoneCan you recall five observations made by the group on any aspect of these film/s:1.2.3.4.5A4. If this was an organised session, did the organisers explain what it was all about before thescreening started?Yes No26

If yes, please mention here what you remember from this briefing:B. Feedback on the film seriesB1. Please rate your overall impressions about the relevance and usefulness of each film (in yourcontext) on an upward scale of 1 to 5, where:1 = Not relevant and useful 4 = Very relevant and useful2 = Somewhat relevant and useful 5 = Suits my needs perfectly3 = Relevant and useful(Please circle only one number per film)Cambodia: Floating the Future 1 2 3 4 5India: Living the Change 1 2 3 4 5Laos: It's alive 1 2 3 4 5Nepal: Voice of a Valley 1 2 3 4 5The Philippines: Rising from the Ashes 1 2 3 4 5Thailand: Smile Again! 1 2 3 4 5B2. What aspects of the film/s did you enjoy the most? (please tick all applicable responses):Stories/Projects themselvesCharacters in the filmsFormat and style of the filmsMessageOther (please describe):B3. What aspects of the films did you least like, or dislike? Please explain briefly if you can.B4. Did you learn any new information from these films? If so, what?B5. In your opinion, what is the main message of the Saving the Planet films?B6. Do you believe that initiatives to conserve and save the planet, as shown in the Saving the Planetfilms, can be done by your group? Yes NoIf yes, what kind of activities can you do?27

If no, why not?B7. After watching the film/s do you want to take some action to make this a better, healthier andcleaner planet? Please describe briefly,C. Your Personal Information (this section is optional & you may leave it blank)C1. Name: (group name or name of individual filling this form):C2. Occupation: (if group, type of work you do)C3. Contact address:C4. Contact No:C5. Email address:Please fill this form and return by post to:Thank you for giving us your feedback on Saving the Planet films!For more information on these films, visit:www.savingtheplanet.tv28

Annex 3Saving the Planet(Film name)Feedback Formhttp://www.savingtheplanet.tv/review4.htmlWe hope you enjoyed watching the (film name) and would be very grateful if you can pleaseanswer a few questions that would help us to make our future films even more responsive toyour needs. Further we really encourage you to view all 6 films in the series and give yourfeedback to enter our monthly draw for free Saving the Planet DVD. Give your feedback tothe whole series (link)1. How did you find out about this film? (Tick all applicable responses)Mailers on netAdvertisementInformation passed on by NGO/groupPosters/ public announcementsSpontaneously found when visiting the web siteOther (please describe):2. What aspects of the film/s did you enjoy the most? (Please tick all applicable responses):Stories/Projects themselvesCharacters in the filmsFormat and style of the filmsMessageOther (please describe):Please explain your answer briefly3. What aspects of the films did you dislike/ what are the possible improvements youpropose? Please explain briefly.4. In your opinion, what is the main message of (film name) film?5. Please rate your overall impressions about the relevance and usefulness of (film name)film (in your context):Not relevant and usefulVery relevant and usefulSomewhat relevant and usefulSuits my needs perfectlyRelevant and useful29

Your Personal Information (this section is optional - you may leave it blank)C1. Your Name:C2. Age:C3. Occupation:C4. Contact address:C5Contact No:C6. Email address:Thank you for giving us your feedback on Saving the Planet films!30