Special exhibition 'frames of climate change'

Mr. Daniel Stork - Consul General of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City shared about the exhibition with Chairman of Thu Duc City People's Committee

Attending the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Frames of Climate Change in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam 2023" were Mr. Daniel Stork - Consul General of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Hoang Tung - Chairman of Thu Duc City People's Committee, representative of the Netherlands Business Association in Vietnam, Miss Bao Ngoc, businesswoman - model Helly Tong...

In his opening speech, Mr. Daniel Stork - Consul General of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City - gave an example of climate change from the phenomenon of dense fog in Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of February 19, and then unseasonal rain in the afternoon. "Vietnam and the Netherlands have in common that the two countries are strongly affected by the impact of climate change. With Thu Duc City in particular and Ho Chi Minh City in general, we have had important cooperation in this field with Rotterdam City in the Netherlands. These are not exciting photos to look at, but rather sad photos, clearly showing the devastating truths caused by the impact of climate change. Therefore, we think organizing events like this is very important to raise awareness in the community, especially among young people. I am very happy that so many young people are here," Mr. Daniel Stork shared.

Miss Bao Ngoc is very concerned about climate change in Vietnam in particular and the world in general.

Meanwhile, Mr. Hoang Tung - Chairman of Thu Duc City People's Committee - said he strongly supports the exhibition. He believes that the theme of the exhibition is important content for Thu Duc City in particular and Ho Chi Minh City in the coming time.

The exhibition tells stories through photography, with works by 12 authors Duy Anh, Jittrapon Kaicome, Nguyen Thanh Hue, Ponita Keo, Saobora Narin, Satita Taratis, Savroun Ry, Sirachai Arunrugstichai, Southida Manixay, Tran Thai-Khuong, Van-Nhi Nguyen, Wan Chantavilasvong. The exhibition Frames of Climate Change creates a space for authors from Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand to work together, share and learn from each other. The works are from a training program implemented by NOOR, sponsored by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF).

Some works at the exhibition Frames about climate change:

The work "Dove Wings" by Saobora Narin, from Cambodia. The photographer captured images of drought caused by climate change.

The Last Mangrove Forest by photographer Savroun Ry, on mangrove loss and restoration in Cambodia

Beauty and the Pig by Ponita Keo from Cambodia. The content of these works aims to describe the reality of life of women in Battambang, a large province with a long tradition of rice farming. But facing the obstacles of climate change such as floods, droughts and unpredictable rainfall that disrupt the familiar rhythm of farming, posing a threat to crops and livelihoods. Some decide to leave the profession and find work in the city, but there are also women who stay in the village, looking for additional sources of income.

Thai photographer Jittrapon Kaicome brings to the exhibition his work Burning Cornfields. According to the photographer, burning corn stubble during cultivation produces a large amount of emissions equivalent to forest fires. This farming activity not only poses a health risk to the community but also contributes significantly to the effects of climate change as burning fields releases large amounts of carbon dioxide. In addition, clearing land for corn cultivation leads to serious deforestation.

Images from the work Parallel Worlds by Thai author Satita Taratis. In the land where people used to live, people could catch shrimps and crabs with their bare hands. But now, the fertile land is no longer there, all swallowed up as a result of human impact. Human civilization has created irreversible impacts on the Chao Phraya River on a large scale. Through the series of photos, the author raises the question: "Climate change, if we cannot see or see it right before our eyes, can we feel its strong impacts on our lives?"

Ocean Plastic Disease by Thai author Wan Chantavilasvong, talks about the serious impact of plastic waste on the ocean environment.

pH 7.8 by Sirachai Arunrugstichai addresses the impact of ocean acidification on the marine environment over the past two decades.

Laotian author Southida Manixay with photos related to the solid waste problem occurring in Laos

The shrimp embracing the rice plant by author Nguyen Thanh Hue shares the story of adapting to climate change in the Mekong Delta provinces. According to the author, the "shrimp embracing the rice plant" model of growing shrimp rice has been proven to be effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Author Van Nhi Nguyen shares stories related to adapting to extreme heat through the photo series Come and See. Adapting to heat exhaustion requires people to protect themselves, but the consequences also become clear when increasing the consumption of disposable plastics, over-shopping, and resource depletion...

Author Tran Thai Khuong brings to the exhibition the work Tears of the Dragon, chapter 1 with images of well drillers, talking about the lack of fresh water for people in Ca Mau.

Rust by author Duy Dao, shares the story of climate change causing heat waves, reduced rainfall, seriously affecting the production of the Raglai ethnic people in Phan Dung (Binh Thuan)

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/trien-lam-dac-biet-nhung-khung-hinh-ve-bien-doi-khi-hau-185250219211025196.htm