WHEN THE WORLD SINKS
Bangladesh, ground zero for climate change, where rising seas create millions of climate refugees, offers a stark glimpse into a future of global displacement, conflict, and environmental collapse.
Directed by Yorgos Avgeropoulos
WHEN THE WORLD SINKS
Bangladesh, ground zero for climate change, where rising seas create millions of climate refugees, offers a stark glimpse into a future of global displacement, conflict, and environmental collapse.
52 min 2010 Full HD
Directed by Yorgos Avgeropoulos

SYNOPSIS
Scientists consider Bangladesh to be the point zero of climate change. As the ice melts, the sea level is rising and this South Asian coastal country is sinking. It is estimated that, by the year 2050, approximately 20 million people will have abandoned their homes in Bangladesh, becoming climate refugees. This is a new and almost unknown term which describes, however, the emergence of the true face of climate change.
According to predictions, by the year 2050 more than 250 million people from all over the world will have become climate refugees and will be crossing their countries’ borders. Now scientists warn of consequences not even comparable to the nuclear threat, with the world becoming a constant warzone where no one will live in peace…
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MAIN CREDITS
Written & Directed By: YORGOS AVGEROPOULOS
Produced By: GEORGIA ANAGNOU
Director of Photography: ALEXIS BARZOS
Research Coordinator: AGGELOS ATHANASOPOULOS
Production Manager: ANASTASIA SKOUBRI
Editing: YIANNIS BILIRIS, ANNA PROKOU
Music: YIANNIS PAXEVANIS