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See the Faces of Climate Justice at Cork City Library

A new photo exhibition presented by Trócaire showcases the lives of people impacted by climate breakdown around the world. For three weeks, including a special late opening on Culture Night, Cork City Library will show the faces of the climate crisis in this powerful installation that is now open to the public.

Caption: “We are not the cause of this climate change challenge. We are not the cause of the greenhouse gas emissions we hear of. We don't have industries that pollute.” Faustin Vuningoma is coordinator of the Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network. Photo: Muiru Mbuthia Caption: “We are not the cause of this climate change challenge. We are not the cause of the greenhouse gas emissions we hear of. We don't have industries that pollute.” Faustin Vuningoma is coordinator of the Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network. Photo: Muiru Mbuthia

Climate breakdown – a crisis of inequality and injustice

The climate crisis has been driven by carbon emissions, mainly from industrialised countries, but it’s the people living in less industrialised nations who are facing the greatest impact today. That’s why Trócaire is highlighting this impact, and the work of brave activists who are advocating for change.

Climate Justice Now is a photographic exhibition by Trócaire, celebrating the courage and determination of people on the frontlines of the climate crisis across the world. As well as sharing their powerful stories, this exhibition also shows the stark impact of climate breakdown, and why Trócaire is urging people on the island of Ireland to join the climate movement. The exhibition is part of Trócaire’s Climate Justice Now Campaign which is calling for a fast, fair and funded phase out of fossil fuels.

Juan Pérez Cac, from the Palestina Chinebal community in eastern Guatemala. Photo: Simone Dalmasso Juan Pérez Cac, from the Palestina Chinebal community in eastern Guatemala. Photo: Simone Dalmasso
My family have been on this land for generations. It’s hard to watch companies from other countries coming in and destroying the land for African palm oil trees. We should be able to live here in peace.

Where and when is it on?

Where: Cork City Library, 57-61 Grand Parade, Cork T12NT99
When: Monday to Saturday, 4th-27th September 2024, 10 am to 5.30 pm.

There will also be special event to commemorate this thought-provoking exhibition for Culture Night, an annual celebration of culture, creativity and the arts that takes place across the city on Friday, 20th of September at 5pm.

The event is free, but there will be limited space on the night, so registration is required:

Register here at Eventbrite

We look forward to welcoming you in Cork.

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