Bangladesh faces devastating consequences of climate change including, frequent droughts, floods, cyclones, and rising sea levels, resulting in property damage, and human casualties. Unemployment, poverty, and internal migration to crowded urban areas, particularly Dhaka, is rising. Situated just above sea level, the country could lose 15-20% of its land mass by 2050, displacing 25-30 million people and sparking regional conflicts. Western nations, leading greenhouse gas emitters, should adopt a global approach to climate justice and provide financial and technological aid to Bangladesh.
Belgian photojournalist Alain Schroeder has been working in the industry for over four decades. First as a sports photographer in the 80s, then shooting books and editorial pieces in art and human stories. In 2013, he uprooted his life, trading-in his shares in Reporters, to pursue life on the road with a camera. He now travels the world shooting stories focusing on social issues and people. He has won many international awards including Nikon Japan, Nikon Belgium, TPOTY, Istanbul Photo, Days Japan, Trieste, PX3, IPA, MIFA, BIFA, PDN, the Fence, LensCulture, Siena, POYI and World Press.
