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

 
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