We began by working closely with the in-country project leads and partners in Peru to develop the narrative for the case study. Based on their concept note and through focus group discussions, we crafted a compelling storyline that would resonate with both local audiences and a global educational platform.
Once the narrative was established, we wrote interview questions and generated a detailed storyboard to guide the video production process. Our production team then traveled to Huánuco, Peru, where they spent five days on location capturing the essence of the region’s agrobiodiversity and the intergenerational knowledge of indigenous farmers.

Cultural sensitivity was central to our approach. We worked in close collaboration with local partners and respected the communities we filmed, especially focusing on the indigenous elder and her family who were the heart of the story. We captured their connection to the land, the importance of traditional foods, and the efforts being made to incorporate these foods into local school meal programs. The video also featured insights from a nutritionist and a scientist working with these communities, offering a broader perspective on the links between traditional knowledge, food security, and climate resilience.