I Have Seen the Earth Change

Following the Sami reindeer herders in Norway as they deal with the effects of the warming tundra.

Mongolian cattle herders contend with the changing continental winds, causing drought and extreme cold.

A picture of how farmers and fishermen are affected by the changing oceans and intensive storms.

Showing how the Lozi people of the Caprivi try to maintain their way of life in the face of increased flooding.

In the last 10 years, Greece has endured the worst fires in the Mediterranean basin of this era. Beyond the climatic factors at stake in this tragedy (rise in summer temperatures by 6 degrees, a decrease of rainfalls and a shortage in water resources), much could be done to slow down the effects of fire and protect the land and the inhabitants.

In the Alps, the climatic change effects are 3 times higher than the world average. Moreover, it appears in densely inhabited territories. Since 2003, climate warming has become increasing alarming. The changes in the weather (more rain and less snow) are leading to natural risks such as avalanche, floods, and collapses. The local inhabitants have to adapt their ways of life…but so also do the European people who depend on the water coming out of the glaciers.

Jordan is the 4th driest country in the world. The lack of water has been a recurrent issue in this region. Climate change has lead to a dramatic situation with a water deficit estimated to over 500 million cubic meters a year. The Kingdom has taken drastic measures to fight back: Ninety percent of the rain is collected and the government has a strict water distribution program. Sadly, these solutions are not enough, as the Jordan population grows at a rate of 3% a year, and has seen half a million Iraqi refugees settle in this region.

The German Halligen islands in the North Sea are threatened by the rise of the sea level. This could lead to their disappearance as Europe's first climatic refugees. These Islands and their inhabitants are exposed to sudden rises of the sea level called "Land Unter" at least 10 to 30 times a year—a frequency which will inevitably force the islanders to abandon these islands.

Solukhumbu is one of the 75 districts in Nepal. It encompasses most of the 3300 glaciers and 2300 artic lakes of the country. Inhabitants have witnessed huge climatic changes in the Everest area. The most striking being the fast glacier recession, which have given birth to new lakes where once there was only ice and snow. These lakes are a danger for the population—natural bombs, ready to explode. If the water overflows, it will sweep away inhabitants, bridges, houses, and villages.

Parà is the second biggest State in Brazil. It is also the most exposed to climatic changes flirting with both extremes: long-time dryness followed by violent floods all year long. As a result, many inhabitants move to the Amazon River banks, making agriculture and farming increasingly difficult.