A climate change view via photography

Eighth grade students at The International School of Macao (TIS) recently participated in the TIS PhotoVoice Project (TPVP), a process by which people can identify, represent and enhance their community through a specific photographic technique. Using cameras, they act as recorders and potential catalysts for social action and change in their own communities. At TIS, the purpose of the project was to enable students to explore the issues of climate change and emergencies in Macau by taking photos in their community.
Students identified pollution and the loss of green space and natural habitat due to construction as ways Macau is contributing to climate change. They also expressed concern regarding the possible impact that rising sea levels may have on new construction in low-lying areas of Macao.
Students identified Macau’s recycling programme, its parks, and the presence of emergency equipment and infrastructure as strengths or assets to address climate change and emergencies.
The students’ findings will be included in an article to be presented at the Poverty and Social Protection Conference in Bangkok from March 9-11.