Helen Yaffe, Daniesky Acosta, Hugo Rivalta, I UK 2021 I 57m I Spanish and English with English subtitles I Doc I N/C PG
Fri 19th November
7.15pm
CCA + Online
Helen Yaffe, Daniesky Acosta, Hugo Rivalta, I UK 2021 I 57m I Spanish and English with English subtitles I Doc I N/C PG
In 2017, the Cuban government approved the State Plan to confront climate change, known as ‘Tarea Vida’ (Life Task). As a small Caribbean island, Cuba is disproportionately affected by climate change through extreme weather events, heat waves, drought, torrential rain, hurricanes, and rising sea levels. Up to 10% of Cuban territory could be submerged by the end of the century, wiping out coastal towns, polluting water supplies, destroying agricultural lands and forcing one million people to relocate.
Climate change is among the world’s greatest challenges. This documentary shows how Cuba is using environmental science, natural solutions and community participation in its 100-year plan for adaptation and mitigation. There are lessons here for the world.
In 2017, the Cuban government approved the State Plan to Confront Climate Change, known as ‘Tarea Vida’ (Life Task). As a small Caribbean island, Cuba is disproportionately affected by climate change through extreme weather events, heat waves, drought, torrential rain, hurricanes, and rising sea levels. Up to 10% of Cuban territory could be submerged by the end of the century, wiping out coastal towns, polluting water supplies, destroying agricultural lands and forcing one million people to relocate.
The documentary will be introduced by Dr Helen Yaffe and followed by a Q&A + panel discussion with guests including Dr Emily Morris and Hugo Rivalta.
