Climate Refugees
Climate Refugees
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1h 22m
Climate Refugees is a groundbreaking documentary directed by Michael P. Nash that explores the human impact of climate change by focusing on those displaced by environmental disasters. The film brings to life the struggles of climate refugees—people forced to flee their homes due to rising sea levels, desertification, extreme weather events, and resource shortages.
Through interviews with scientists, policymakers, and displaced communities, Climate Refugees sheds light on the global scale of this humanitarian crisis and its interconnectedness with issues like political instability, economic inequality, and migration. It presents a compelling call to action, urging global leaders to address climate change not just as an environmental issue but as a pressing human rights and security concern.
Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, the film gained widespread recognition and has been screened at institutions like the United Nations, becoming a vital tool in driving global awareness and policy change. Recently, it became the first film to be included in an arts and humanity time capsule, landing on the moon in 2024, marking its enduring impact as a powerful catalyst for environmental advocacy.