An ecological actor committed to the planet
Arap Bethke advocates for the protection of the seas of Mexico
The environmental actor joins as a spokesperson for the organization Oceana Mexico, whose mission is to protect marine resources and promote sustainable fishing to face the climate crisis.
The ecological actor committed to the planet Arap Bethke joins as spokesman for the international organization Oceana Mexico who celebrate 4 years in the conservation and biodiversity of the oceans of Mexico.
The mission of the international organization is to protect marine resources and promote sustainable fisheries to address the climate crisis. They are working with Bethke on a strategic campaign aimed at achieving tangible results that will help them restore the health and biodiversity of the oceans. An initiative that highlights the need to take climate action to ensure that the ocean can remain a source of life and sustenance for our planet, and our communities.
“My best memories are by the sea… the sea is my passion. But it is also one of the most important sources of life on the planet. Even if you don’t live near the sea, we all depend on the oxygen it produces, the
CO2 it captures, and the variety of food we extract from there. Everything we consume somehow comes from the sea or somehow ends up in the oceans. Life comes from the oceans so taking care of the oceans is taking care of life,” Arap said.
The oceans are not only the source of food and work for millions of people, they are central to climate regulation. We need healthy oceans to tackle the climate crisis. They are fundamental in the fight against climate change. The oceans provide us with oxygen, capture heat and CO2 from the atmosphere. We cannot give them in return melting of polar helmets, loss of biodiversity and unique ecosystems.
They cover 71% of the planet and are fundamental to life on Earth. They are the place where most living things gather and play a central role in the world’s natural systems, for example in the regulation of the climate and in the absorption of carbon dioxide. They represent the livelihood of millions of fishermen and others around the world. The seas also feed hundreds of millions of people.
Unfortunately, they are in danger: scientists report that the amount of fish caught in the oceans has begun to decline, for the first time in history, in a few decades. Fortunately, Oceana knows how to fix things. Where fisheries management has been established with catch limits according to scientific recommendations, reducing by-catches and protecting habitats, the oceans are beginning to recover. Oceana is dedicated to promoting science-based fisheries management and the recovery of the world’s oceans.
The climate crisis is a fact, more and more we show its consequences around the world. Floods, extreme droughts, increasingly fierce fires constantly threaten the world’s ecosystems. At present, our oceans, forests, glaciers, jungles and wetlands are being devastated by industries that damage without qualms and do not question the effects of their activities in the short, medium and long term.
Individual actions count. Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats to our planet. This campaign by Oceana Mexico and Arap Bethke is an important step in addressing the problem and helping to protect ocean ecosystems, as well as the livelihoods of those who depend on them.
Bethke born in Kenya and raised in Mexico, is known for his work in series and novels such as ‘Mujer de Nadie’ (2022), ‘Buscando a Frida’ (2021) ‘La Usurpadora’ (2019), ‘La Piloto’ (2017, 2018), Netflix’s ‘Club de Cuervos’ (2015) and the films ‘Sin Origen’ (2020), ‘Guadalupe Reyes’ (2019) and ‘No se aceptan Devoluciones’ (2013). He was named Ambassador of the Environment in Mexico by The Climate Project Mexico, al-Gore’s foundation. He is also a spokesperson for “The Climate Reality Project” joining Nobel Laureate and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore in the eighth edition of the event “24 Hours of Reality broadcast, Protect Our Planet, Protect Ourselves“. Arap was recently chosen among “The 100 Most Influential and Committed Latinos to Climate Action 2021.”
The public can follow Arap Bethke and Oceana Mexico through their social networks: Instagram @ArapMx @OceanaMexico Twitter @ArapMx @OceanaMexico Facebook @ArapMx @OceanaMexico
During the past year, Arap was one of the leaders who moved the environmental conversations, one of the figures who more than talking about sustainability on social media. The environmental actor tops the list of the first report, by the company Neuronal, which reveals who were the characters that drove the conversations about the environment in Latin America during 2021.
It should be noted that the histrión is an ambassador of the Latin America Green Awards, the most relevant sustainability festival in the world that recognizes the best social and environmental projects.
Bethke is an internationally renowned actor with a very successful career with work primarily in Mexico, Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market. Many of the projects he has been traveling on around the world are, “Club de Cuervos” and “La Piloto”, both currently available on NETFLIX.
Throughout his ascendant and impeccable acting career he has to his credit more than 12 films and over 25 productions for television and digital OTT platforms. His outstanding work in film, television and theater has given him several awards and recognitions. He has been the face of international brands for advertising campaigns, in addition to presenting multiple television programs and awards ceremonies.
His most recent films are “Guadalupe Reyes” and “Sin Origen”, now on AMAZON. Soon he will release two new films in Mexico “Allowed” and “Mal de Ojo”, which he stars. Both productions were shot in Aztec lands in October and November 2021.
Arap has participated star in successful and recognized productions for Televisa that have gone around the world, being some of the most outstanding: “La Usurpadora” available on Amazon Prime Video, “Clase 406”, “RBD La Familia” and “Mi Generación”. In Telemundo she participated in productions such as “Doña Bárbara”, “Los Victorinos”, “La Diosa Coronada”, “Tierra de Pasiones”, “Madre Luna”, “Señora Acero” and “Eva La Trailera”, among many others. He is currently one of the protagonists of the new series “Buscando a Frida”.
Typical of his human quality, he is passionate about environmental issues
Arap was recently chosen among “The 100 Most Influential and Committed Latinos to Climate Action 2021.” The conglomerate of great figures in art, politics and business brings together the most influential individuals who have assumed the commitment to watch over and take care of our natural resources. Within this list are Gael García, Shakira, Carlos Vives, Papa Francisco, Penélope Cruz, Javier Barden, Fher of the group Maná, Diego Luna, Eva Longoria, among others.
Actor Arap Bethke was named Ambassador of the Environment in Mexico by The Climate Project Mexico. He is also a spokesperson for “The Climate Reality Project” joining Nobel Laureate and former Vice President of the United States, Al Gore, in the eighth edition of the event “24 Hours Of Reality broadcast, Project Our Planet, Protect Ourselves”. He is also a spokesperson for The Ocean: The Great Provider campaign, an initiative of the environmental organization Sachamama, which highlights the need to take climate action to ensure the ocean can remain a source of life and sustenance for our planet and our communities.
Committed to environmental causes, the histrion joined the environmental organization Greenpeace México as a spokesman for the campaign #ConsumoResponsable which seeks to empower the inhabitants of large cities and motivate them to a radical change in their consumption models to win the battle against climate change.
In addition, Arap was Spokesperson for the “He for She” campaign of UN Women Mexico to join men for women’s rights and gender equality.
Bethke’s outgoing personality is the perfect match for her hobbies, which include surfing, biking and motorbike, cooking, and traveling. He thoroughly enjoys reading books and watching movies.
Oceana, founded in 2001, is the largest international organization focused exclusively on ocean conservation. Our delegations around the world work together to win strategic campaigns, aimed at achieving tangible results that help us restore the health and biodiversity of the oceans.
We envision a future where the world’s oceans are full of life. Where huge schools of anchovies, sardines and other fish are commonplace. Where marlins, sharks and tuna roam the seas in large numbers; where coral gardens, seagrass meadows and other seascapes thrive and sustain their life; where dolphins, whales and sea turtles bloom; where local fishing economies and cultures flourish rather than decay; and where seafood is an abundant and healthy source of food for hundreds of millions of people.
The oceans cover 71% of the planet and are fundamental to life on Earth. They are the place where most living things gather and play a central role in the world’s natural systems, for example in the regulation of the climate and in the absorption of carbon dioxide. They represent the livelihood of millions of fishermen and others around the world. The seas also feed hundreds of millions of people.
Unfortunately, they are in danger: scientists inform us that the amount of fish caught in the oceans has begun to decline, for the first time in history, in a few decades. Fortunately, we know how to fix things. Where fisheries management has been established with catch limits according to scientific recommendations, reducing by-catches and protecting habitats, the oceans are beginning to recover. Oceana is dedicated to promoting science-based fisheries management and the recovery of the world’s oceans.
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Photos Arap Bethke credit: Alejandro García