In the hills of Khagrachari, water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource. What was once abundant has now dwindled due to environmental degradation and shifting weather patterns, severely impacting the survival, health, and well-being of local populations. These communities are experiencing the effects of climate change firsthand, yet their stories remain largely unheard. This blog sheds light on their experiences …
The documentary “Unheard Echoes from the South” powerfully highlights the resilience and struggles of communities in Khulna, Bangladesh, as they face the severe impacts of climate change, including the degradation caused by shrimp farming, cyclones, and environmental displacement. By amplifying grassroots narratives, it underscores the urgent need for support and policy action, while also showcasing the strength of these communities …
Portrait of Taslima. Photo: Md. Hasan Iqbal Taslima, a 42-year-old woman, resides in the crowded and vibrant Korail slum, the largest informal settlement in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Home to more than 200,000 residents, Korail is a melting pot of the city’s most vulnerable, including low-income climate migrants. It is a place of resilience and relentless struggle, where every …
Credits: Teo Ormond-Skeaping This documentary reflects how frontline communities are experiencing losses and damages due to plantations in Eastern Uganda drying up due to rising temperatures.
Credits: Teo Ormond-Skeaping In this documentary, voices of the voiceless are represented in Fiji, to show how they are impacted and how they respond to climatic losses and damages.
In Malawi, we meet Katie Chisambi and Patricia Chibaka, who, together with their community, are working to address the aftermath of extreme weather events. This is the tenth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid. Climate impacts in Karonga District The urban center of Karonga in Malawi is located in …
In Sri Lanka, we meet Subramaniyam Kanahendran, who shares the hardships he has experienced due to an unexpected weather event. This is the ninth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid. In December 2022, Sri Lanka experienced unusual weather conditions, with temperatures dropping below the average levels for the month. …
In Laborie, Saint Lucia, fishers adopt new practices to remain viable in the face of climate change. This is the eighth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid. On the southern coast of the Eastern Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia, lies the village of Laborie with an estimated population of …
In Kasese District, Uganda, we discover the challenges the community faces as they strive to recover from the devastating impact of heavy rainfall. This is the seventh of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid. The impact of excessive rainfall in the Kasese District However, in recent years, Mt Rwenzori has …
In Manzanillo, Costa Rica, we meet Ana Cecilia Solís Ugalde, a community leader who created a mangrove nursery to build climate resilience in her community. This is the sixth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid. Costa Rica stands out for its beautiful landscapes, majestic beaches, and friendly people. It …
