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One local organization is starting off Women’s History Month by showing a documentary tomorrow that features how women across the globe are being affected by climate change. KSMU’s Chasity Mayes has more.
“Sisters on the Planet” is the title of the documentary that the Springfield United Nations Association will be showing at its annual meeting. The documentary which will be followed by a panel discussion showcases the lives of four women from around the globe and gives insight to how they are affected by climate change.
Jack Hembree, is president of the Springfield United Nations Association. He says the documentary is important for people in the Ozarks because it shows issues that effect people everywhere, including our own country.
“Well, the most important thing, one of the women that they follow in this documentary is a woman in New Orleans. The impact that Katrina had on her life and the fact that climate change has had a tremendous impact on the hurricane season. That’s just one of the instances that we’re seeing the way climate change is moving,” says Hembree.
The panel discussion after the film will allow the audience to ask questions of several local university professionals specializing in gender and sustainability issues. A member of Oxfam, the charitable organization responsible for creating the documentary will be there to answer questions as well.
The event will start at 7:00 pm at the Great Southern Operational Center. It is free and open to the public.
For more information we have a link on our website, ksmu.org.
For KSMU News, I’m Chasity Mayes.
