'Climate Crisis in Bangladesh' Documents Nature's Impact on the Poor
Rahul Kalvapalle — October 8, 2015 — Art & Design
References: probalrashid & featureshoot
'Climate Crisis in Bangladesh' is an arresting photo series put together by Bangladeshi photographer Probal Rashid. Rashid has previously gained acclaim for documenting pollution and tuberculosis, but with this series is looking at climate change and its impact on the most marginalized populations of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is regularly hit by tropical cyclones, landslides, floods, drought and river erosion, something that makes life for vulnerable populations very difficult. This photo series captures the difficulties of these very people.
There is the woman named Rizia whose husband was killed by a tiger attach when he was out fishing. People who go out to gather honey, collect firewood or catch fish are aware that they are at risk of tiger attacks, but they have no choice but to make a living.
Ultimately, Climate Crisis in Bangladesh puts a human face to the dialogue surrounding the planet's volatile climate.
Bangladesh is regularly hit by tropical cyclones, landslides, floods, drought and river erosion, something that makes life for vulnerable populations very difficult. This photo series captures the difficulties of these very people.
There is the woman named Rizia whose husband was killed by a tiger attach when he was out fishing. People who go out to gather honey, collect firewood or catch fish are aware that they are at risk of tiger attacks, but they have no choice but to make a living.
Ultimately, Climate Crisis in Bangladesh puts a human face to the dialogue surrounding the planet's volatile climate.
Trend Themes
1. Climate Change Impact - The photo series highlights the devastating impact of climate change on vulnerable populations in Bangladesh, creating opportunities for innovative solutions in climate resilience.
2. Environmental Migration - The series brings attention to the issue of environmental migration caused by climate-related disasters, opening up opportunities for businesses to explore solutions for displaced populations.
3. Community Resilience - The photos showcase the resilience of local communities in the face of climate crises, presenting opportunities for innovative approaches to community-led adaptation strategies.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The powerful visual storytelling in this photo series creates opportunities for photographers to further document and raise awareness about climate change impacts.
2. Manufacturing - As climate change intensifies, the manufacturing industry can explore sustainable and resilient production methods to mitigate the impact on vulnerable populations.
3. Emergency Services - In response to the increasing frequency of climate-related disasters, the emergency services industry can develop innovative technologies and strategies to enhance disaster response and community resilience in Bangladesh.
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