Showing posts with label adaptation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adaptation. Show all posts

Monday, September 28, 2015

Climate Refugees

Climate Refugees (2010)

Viewer (optional): Brian Rawson

Trailer (3 mins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28MH3jZlucc 

How to view: Stream full movie online at http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/climate_refugees 

Synopsis: From webpage: CLIMATE REFUGEES uncovers the unbelievable plight of people around the world displaced by climatically induced environmental disasters. The documentary illuminates for the first time the human face of climate change as civilization now finds itself facing the confluence of overpopulation, lack of resources and a changing climate. Traveling the world and interviewing several of the 25 million climate refugees now on the run, along with scholars, politicians and the like, CLIMATE REFUGEES brings to light the heart-wrenching truth of what is quickly becoming mankind?s greatest challenge.

Produced in USA, 2010

Run time: 1 hour 24 minutes
Languge: English

Recommendation/Opinion:  I have not watched the whole film. Based on trailer, it seems on topic and compelling.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Sisters on the Planet

Sisters on the Planet

Viewer (optional): Brian Rawson

Synopsis and recommendation: These short films profile women who are confronting the impacts of climate change and leading community efforts to build resilience. They are unique in providing a vivid, honest and intimate look at the lives of the women featured. However, they do not provide framing or analysis of the issue, so you must be prepared to provide that and facilitate audience discussion. 

How to view: Click below for a film profiling each Sister

Sahena (Bangladesh) (7 minutes) - young mom becomes a community leader in building resilience to floods



Sharon (US, Mississippi) (7 minutes) - After Hurricane Katrina, a hairstylist from Biloxi becomes a community leader in demanding government representation for those most affected.



Martina (Uganda) (8 minutes) - A mother must walk further from home to gather firewood for income and tree nuts for food 


OTHER RESOURCES:
- Search the internet for more Oxfam films in the "Sisters on the Planet" series
- More background information on these women, their lives, and Oxfam's work in their communities is available in this info packet (skip the first few pages of campaign messaging from 2008)

Hardest hit: Survival strategies from the frontlines of climate change

Hardest hit: Survival strategies from the frontlines of climate change

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Viewer (optional): Brian Rawson

How to view: Request a free DVD from Oxfam America (while supplies last)

Or click here for the films online:

Global Crisis (10 minutes) - overview of climate change effects on people


US Gulf Coast (6 minutes) - Hurricane Katrina and building back stronger


El Salvador (6 minutes) - Safer source of drinking water to endure hurricanes



Ethiopia (6 minutes) - Innovative early warning system based on interviewing women in the community


Vietnam (6 minutes) - Farming families adapting to climate change


Director: Alan Grazioso.  Narrated by Majora Carter 

Produced in the US.  Countries featured: Ethiopia, El Salvador, Vietnam, US (Gulf Coast)

Run Time: 34 minutes to show all segments

Language: English

Year: 2009

Synopsis: 

Recommendation:  This is an excellent choice for events focused on climate resilience.

Friday, January 10, 2014

U.S Food Aid Reform

U.S Food Aid Reform 101



How to view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Gv-o8BE44

Director: | Producer: Lisa Ferrell 
Produced | Country: United States
Run Time: 2.45minutes | Language: English 

Synopsis: Food aid reform can feed 4 million more people without costing the U.S. an extra dollar. Here's everything you need to know about food aid reform in just under 3 minutes. 

Opinion: U.S food aid has been critical in saving lives and addressing chronic poverty and malnutrition. But the current system, which requires shipping food from the U.S to hungry people in need, is outdated, inefficient and slow, risking lives when every moment counts. 


Recommendation:
Good introductory video for people who are new to the foreign aid reform. 

Tuesday, August 13, 2013