Facing the Crisis, a digital exhibition, arose in the run-up to COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021. We thought the historic arrival of the UN climate negotiations to Glasgow was an opportunity to raise awareness in Scotland (and beyond) of how climate crises are affecting people across the world. We are particularly keen to raise awareness that climate change has the largest impact on those that have done least to cause it; often people in low-income countries, with the lowest carbon footprint.
By showcasing images and films telling people’s stories – the challenges and resilience of those most affected by the climate crisis – we aimed to show that action on climate is not just about saving nature and endangered animals throughout the world, but is also integral to tackling global poverty, reducing inequalities and ensuring prosperity for humans, everywhere.
By highlighting this reality, we hope we can help build support for climate action that is rooted in climate justice. We also think the crosscutting nature of the climate crisis and the intersectional inequalities it emphasises underpins the very essence of why global sustainable development is important.