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Stories of climate change & climate action

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Browse Climate Witness stories using our Google Map.

People observing climate change and supporting climate solutions

Climate change threatens lives, livelihoods, and lifestyles.

WWF is connecting with individuals and communities around the world.

We are doing this to highlight the impacts of climate change and the work that people are doing to take action. 

Take a look at the map to see the stories of witnesses from around the world.

Or browse through these web pages and read what our Climate Witnesses have to say about our changing planet...

David Tobar Franco, Climate Witness, Guatemala

Climate Witness: David Tobar Franco, Guatemala

David Tobar Franco and the people of Isabel, Guatemala are experiencing frequent flooding, storms and erosion due to the changing climate in their region. This has caused problems for their food supply, drinking water and health.

Posted on 04 November 2008 | 1 comments | Read more

Mitsuharu Kudo has lived with the beech forest more than 50 years.

Climate Witness: Koji Kudo, Japan

Mr. Koji Kudo, a former member of a Matagi (mountain hunters) group, has witnessed the impact of climate change on Shirakami-Sanchi (White God Mountain Range), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Now a tourist guide, he tries to warn others of the danger of climate change.

Posted on 22 October 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

Hasan Ali Bandar

Climate Witness: Hasan Ali Bandar, India

I am Hasan Bandar and I had been living on Mousuni Island for last 60 years. I completed my studies from the neighbouring island as there was no high school in the neighbourhood during those days.

Posted on 20 October 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

Intaz Sah

Climate Witness: Intaz Sah, India

I am Intaz Sah. I have been living on this island since my birth. I am a marginal farmer having small patch of agricultural land on which my children work.  I also practice fisheries on small pond which is mostly used for household consumption.

Posted on 18 October 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

Diego Redini

Climate Witness: Diego Redini, Italy

Diego Redini is 29 years old and lives at Canneto sull’Oglio, a small village of the Padana Plain. As a farmer and stock-breeder, he has to deal with the impacts of climate changes that are under way in his everyday activities.

Posted on 16 October 2008 | 1 comments | Read more

Panchanan Gayen

Climate Witness: Panchanan Gayen, India

I was born and brought up on this island and educated until college level (Bachelor’s degree in Arts). I have five family members and my children are presently studying.

Posted on 14 October 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

Sheikh Hazra Bewa, Climate Witness, India

Climate Witness: Sheikh Hazra Bewa, India

I am Sheikh Hazra Bewa and living in Gangapalli, Mousuni Island for past 36 years. We own a very small amount of agricultural land (0.3 hectare). Then started the days of hardship.

Posted on 12 October 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

Anil Krishna Mistry

Climate Witness: Anil Krishna Mistry, India

Bali Island is under a constant threat of flooding due to heavy rains and sea level rise. With the increase in water levels during high tide, salt water floods fields rendering it unfit for irrigation.

Posted on 10 October 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

Ang Maya

Climate Witness: Ang Maya Sherpa, Nepal

On 4 August, 1985, the Sagarmatha region in Nepal suffered a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, completely destroying the region's power plant and bridges.

Posted on 08 October 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

Dilip Hazra, Climate Witness, India

Climate Witness: Dilip Hazra, India

Dilip Hazra has lived on Mousuni Island for 15 years, and over that time has purchased land and developed an agricultural business. Now flooding has eroded a third of his land and changing weather patterns have forced him to rely on chemical fertilizers to develop his crops.

Posted on 27 September 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

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