The Last Glaciers | By the award-winning filmmakers of A Plastic Ocean

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The Last Glaciers

A film brought to you by the award-winning filmmakers of A Plastic Ocean.

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Heading to our basecamp in the Langtang Valley, Himalayas. The high altitude areas of the Langtang Valley show a consistent trend of increase in temperature - clear evidence of the global warming that has resulted in the fast melting of glaciers with socio-economic impacts of such changes on the livelihood of marginal communities residing downstream the affected areas. ⁠
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@therealcraigleeson @malcolmgwood #thelastglaciers #climatechange #climate #climatechangeisreal #glacier #glaciers #glacierwater #glaciermelt

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The faces of a changing climate. ⁠
"When I was young, I used to look up at the peaks of these mountains and see snow everywhere. Now all I see is black rock and loss"⁠
@ryanatkinsoncam @malcolmgwood @therealcraigleeson ⁠
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#thelastglaciers #climatechange #climate #climatechangeisreal #everydayclimatechange #globalwarming #glacier #glaciers #glacierwater

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Can you spot our basecamp amongst these Himalayan giants? This photo was taken at nearly 5500m, which shows you how just how high the snowfall line is. Just out of sight of the camera lies Yala Glacier, a plateau glacier situated among its surrounding peaks. ⁠
Researchers have been recording the mass of Yala for many years, and it has been constantly shrinking. Studies such as this are essential for the region, as glaciers influence the hydrological cycle and water availability, whilst glacier mass balance data is globally relevant as a climate indicator.⁠
#thelastglaciers #expedition #climatechangeisreal #glaciers #glaciermelt

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Our favourite way of achieving aerial shots from above, and most definitely the most exciting method of coming down off a mountain. Producer @malcolmgwood flying in the Alps. ⁠
#thelastglaciers #cinematographer #paragliding #freeflight #glaciers

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Another behind the scenes shot of Director @therealcraigleeson chatting to the local Yak cheesemaker in Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang Valley... the highest altitude village in this area before heading into snowcapped Himalayan mountains. Having lived here all his life, Gyalbu acts as intermediary between the local communities and @_icimod, as he tells us that there is genuine concern amongst villagers about climate change and what they need to do to prevent the situation getting worse. People here already understand the needs for adaptation in this unstable environment. ⁠
#thelastglaciers #climatechange #climate #climatechangeisreal #everydayclimatechange #globalwarming #glacier #environment #future

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“You cannot stay on the summit forever; you have to come down again. So why bother in the first place? Just this: What is above knows what is below, but what is below does not know what is above. One climbs, one sees. One descends, one sees no longer, but one has seen.” – Rene Daumal⁠
#thelastglaciers #climatechangeisreal #withknowingcomescaring #awaveofchange

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"From a climbing standpoint, gravity is the adversary. You and your fellow humans are striving together to get to the same place at the same time. And I think that's a really good way for humans to interact." - Conrad Anker⁠
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If only, as humans we could apply the same mentality... and come together to tackle climate change. Climate action should not be a bipartisan issue, or a belief system, or debatable in any form. It should be a number one priority, as a human member of this planet. ⁠
#climatechangeisreal #climateaction #fridaysforfuture #everydayclimatechange

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Producer @malcolmgwood heading up to summit in order to get a full view of Yala Glacier in the Langtang Valley of Nepal during filming. This region is one that has been studied extensively by @_icimod. Industry, agriculture and hydroelectric power generation rely on timely and sufficient delivery of water in major river systems. Changes in the cryospheric system may thus pose challenges for these sectors and for disaster risk reduction in the extended Hindu Kush Himalaya. Instability and unpredictability for water access in the region, will impact multiple nations across the region. ⁠
#glaciermelt #himalayas #yalaglacier #icimod #climatechangeisreal #watercrisis

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A lot of media coverage around the climate crisis has focused heavily on future generations, especially those in the West who are regularly protesting for climate action. These are the children of the Himalaya, who are being raised in remote mountain villages, living mostly subsistence lives with their families. However, we were told that many parents are now starting to send their children to an already over populated Kathmandu for schooling as they worry about the stability of living in the mountains for their children. Crops are becoming harder to grow, constant water accessibility is a concern, and the future is uncertain. When we talk about future generations within the climate crisis, these are the children on the front lines. These are the children we need to protect, now. ⁠
#fridaysforfuture #schoolstrikeforclimate #climatechangeisreal #futuregenerations #thelastglaciers #himalayas

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Work in the Himalayas starts early at 4am in order to capture the mountains as they wake. Filming a documentary isn't all glamour, in fact... it rarely is. It's early mornings in freezing temperatures with lots of waiting, planning and reviewing. We want our audience to feel like they were on this journey with us, and that includes showing you scenery such as this. There is something spiritual about waking amongst these mountains, and it gives us the energy we need to work hard for their preservation. ⁠
#cinematographer #redcamerausers #himalayas #climatechangeisreal #thelastglaciers #langtangvalley

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We have just returned from Nepal, and a disheartening visit to the Hindu Kush Himalaya region. Pictured here is our Director @therealcraigleeson discussing the severity of the situation with David Molden, the Director General of @_icimod. ICIMOD is an intergovernmental centre of researchers that aims to understand the influence of climate change on the stability of mountains, and what this means for the millions of people living in this region. #icimod #kathmandu #himalayas #climatechangeisreal

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Behind the scenes with Director @therealcraigleeson as we film the significant loss of glaciers in the French Alps. Over the last few years filming this project, our team have learnt so much and it can easily get overwhelming. However, in the words of Al Gore: "But we must be on guard against despair, which is ultimately just another form of denial when the future of humanity is at stake.... but I remain optimistic that we still retain the ability to avoid the most catastrophic consequences of this crisis and save the future of humanity - if we rise to the challenge and act urgently" ⁠
#climatecrisis #climatechangeisreal #climateaction #montblanc #frenchalps #glaciers

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