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Climate Impact Asia

Climate Impact Asia

Written by: Earth Observatory of Singapore
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 This podcast series accompanies the Climate Impact Asia documentary made in collaboration with CuriosityStream and StarHub, available as both a one-hour TV special and a four-part mini-documentary series, it looks at the critical impacts of our changing climate systems on one of the most vulnerable regions in the world – Southeast Asia. The key themes explored in this series include: - Sea-Level Rise - Coastal Hazards - Food Security - Tectonic and Volcanic activity Working on solutions to mitigate the changing climate systems in the region requires long term planning; there has never been such an important time to be an Earth scientist in Southeast Asia, where science, facts, and data can help shape important policies that will improve the future of those living in the region. This series takes a closer look at the research carried out by lead scientists from the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) to better understand the critical importance of evidence-based science, the plans and policies required to ensure Southeast Asia survives into the 21st century, and what the future holds for these societies. Climate Impact Asia is written and directed by well-known international filmmaker Liz Courtney. She is best known for her 6-part series The Tipping Points of Climate Change, Earth’s Survival, Cool School Antarctica, and Youth for Plant. A resident of the Asia Pacific region and Artist in Residence at the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Liz is keen to explore key factors that will challenge the Southeast Asian region in the coming decade.© Climate Impact Asia 2021 Earth Sciences Nature & Ecology Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 1: Sea Level Rise Across Southeast Asia with Professor Benjamin Horton

    Episode 1: Sea Level Rise Across Southeast Asia with Professor Benjamin Horton
    Oct 23 2021

    Episode 1: Sea level rise across Southeast Asia, how can we plan for the next decade in a changing climate system? With Professor Benjamin Horton from the Earth Observatory of Singapore. Part of a 4 part series Climate Impact Asia in partnership with Curiosity Streaming Channel. Directed by Liz Courtney.
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    15 mins
  • Episode 2: Tectonics in Southeast Asia with Assistant Professor Judith Hubbard

    Episode 2: Tectonics in Southeast Asia with Assistant Professor Judith Hubbard
    Oct 23 2021

    Episode 2: Today we are talking with Assistant Professor Judith Hubbard from the Earth Observatory of Singapore about earthquake hazards and structural geology, and why it really matters in our climate system to understand what is going on under the earth as well as above. Part of a 4 part series Climate Impact Asia in partnership with Curiosity Streaming Channel. Directed by Liz Courtney.
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    11 mins
  • Episode 3: Coastal Hazards with Associate Professor Adam Switzer

    Episode 3: Coastal Hazards with Associate Professor Adam Switzer
    Oct 23 2021

    Episode 3: Today we are talking with Associate Professor Adam Switzer from the Earth Observatory of Singapore who leads their Coastal Hazards Research team. Adam and his team are constantly evaluating the data from their numerous research projects and labs across the region to better comprehend the threats posed to coastal communities from coastal hazards of typhoons, tsunamis and more recently sea level rise.

    Their research work influences government policy and long-term thinking on building resilient coastal communities and helps guide engineering and architectural design principles and the necessary changes needed to be made in new housing and infrastructure projects as just some examples.

    Part of a 4 part series Climate Impact Asia in partnership with Curiosity Streaming Channel. Directed by Liz Courtney.
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    12 mins
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