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Where will you be able to live in 20 years? - Carol Farbotko and Ingrid Boas

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Humanity has always adapted to changing weather and moved to regions that best support cultural lifestyles and livelihoods. However, the rise in extreme weather is endangering coastal communities, and even for those with the resources to take action, the pace and nature of climate change has made it difficult to adapt. Carol Farbotko and Ingrid Boas dig into the challenges of climate mobility.

Why do you think people in Kiribati and Tuvalu might be reluctant to move away as climate change impacts their homes?

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Carol Farbotko, Ingrid Boas
  • Director Ouros Animation, Rikke Planeta, Philip Piaget
  • Narrator Alexandra Panzer
  • Storyboard Artist Rikke Planeta
  • Animator Multara Al-Ameri, Martin S. Neukirch
  • Compositor Philip Piaget
  • Art Director Federico Pirovano, Rikke Planeta
  • Composer Stephen LaRosa
  • Sound Designer Stephen LaRosa
  • Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
  • Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
  • Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott, The Animation Workshop
  • Editorial Producer Dan Kwartler
  • Content Associate Abdallah Ewis
  • Script Editor Emma Bryce
  • Fact-Checker Jennifer Nam

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