Geetu's story: climate change in Bangladesh
source: http://www.vimeo.com/5027546
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Two years ago, the river washed away Geetu's home and land on Char Atra, a river island in Bangladesh. His family had to start again. But with his land gone, Geetu had no job, and no way to provide for his family – a devastating blow to a proud family man.
Climate change is a reality for fishermen like Geetu. Whilst Bangladesh is a very poor country, these people are the poorest of the poor. Their life is hard, they depend on the water and yet it hurts them.
Climate change is destroying lives here. Floods are becoming deeper and longer lasting, rainfall is erratic, and river erosion is increasing. These changes are having a damaging impact on poor farmers and fishermen. When the floods last too long, their crops are destroyed, and they can’t fish.
Get involved: oxfam.org.uk/hereandnow
Credit: Dan Chung
Climate change is a reality for fishermen like Geetu. Whilst Bangladesh is a very poor country, these people are the poorest of the poor. Their life is hard, they depend on the water and yet it hurts them.
Climate change is destroying lives here. Floods are becoming deeper and longer lasting, rainfall is erratic, and river erosion is increasing. These changes are having a damaging impact on poor farmers and fishermen. When the floods last too long, their crops are destroyed, and they can’t fish.
Get involved: oxfam.org.uk/hereandnow
Credit: Dan Chung
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Thanks Annie - glad you like it...
- 2 years ago
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AnnieMole
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Thanks for sharing that film. Really brings the human aspects of climate change home.
- 2 years ago
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AnnieMole
