International

Jour­neys on a Great Riv­er: The Un­cer­tain­ty of Cli­mate Change

Photo: David Das

Circle U.’s Climate Hub invites you to an evening with author, journalist and film maker Sanjoy Hazarika to discuss the uncertainty of climate change through his stories and documentaries about the Brahmaputra River.

The impact of climate change is highlighted through the lens of rivers, particularly the Brahmaputra, one of the largest and most powerful watercourses in Asia. Drawing on decades travels along the river, Sanjoy Hazarika will share his observations on the effects of climate uncertainty on the communities living along the Brahmaputra, as well as their resilience in the face of floods and environmental upheavals. Through an illustrated presentation and film extracts, the discussion will explore how climate uncertainty affects governance, livelihoods and the management of this crucial river.

Time

7.10.2024, 6pm – 7:30pm

Location

Auditorium Jacob-und-Wilhelm-Grimm-Zentrum, Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 1–3, 10117 Berlin

Sanjoy Hazarika

Sanjoy Hazarika combines roles as researcher, columnist, mentor and practitioner. He is a former reporter for the New York Times. In 2000, he founded the Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research whose flagship programme is the innovative fleet of boat clinics on the Brahmaputra valley. He is engaged with river-related including climate uncertainty and its impacts on governance and livelihoods. Between 2016–2022 he was international director of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) which has worked extensively on police, prison reforms and Right to Information.