“In Our Island” – JRS Asia Pacific offers Stories of Hope from the Frontlines of Climate Change
How is climate change reshaping life in one small island community in the Philippines? A new short documentary from JRS Asia Pacific invites us to listen, learn, and reflect.
“In Our Island” captures the vision, views, and values of climate-vulnerable communities of Nocnocan Island-Bohol as they make difficult choices and imagine their future amid a changing environment. The documentary highlights not only the environmental challenges they face but also the resilience, hope, and wisdom of the local people that sustain them.
This documentary is part of the Research and Advocacy for Climate Policy and Action (RACPA) project (2023–2028), implemented by JRS Asia Pacific together with the Institute of Environmental Science for Social Change (ESSC) and Percik Institute, with support from the Government of Australia and Caritas Australia.
Through RACPA, JRS and its partners seek to amplify community voices and promote evidence-based advocacy on the urgent issue of climate displacement — one of the most pressing challenges for people we serve today.
We encourage you to watch and share it with your colleagues and networks. Each story helps us deepen our understanding and strengthen our collective commitment to accompany communities and people forced to flee due to climate change.
This article was written by Louie Bacomo, RO Program Director, Climate and Forced Displacement (CFD) and Kunanyaporn Jirasamatakij, Advocacy & Communications Officer (ADV/Communications).
Heartfelt thanks to the JRS Asia Pacific team for leading such vital awareness raising work, bringing the stories of displaced and marginalized communities into the light and inspiring compassion and action.
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