Global Encounters: Tales of Two Planets: Stories of Climate Change and Inequality in a Divided World

Lesung I internationales literaturfestival berlin

How can we make our coexistence more just in times of climate change? In his anthology, author and literary critic John Freeman brings together literary and essayistic voices on the climate crisis. The texts concentrated on the regions that are most affected by the situation – from the capital of Burundi to Bangkok in Thailand. Together with the authors included in this volume, he presents his literary broadcast. »A powerful and timely collection of texts on a subject that cannot be ignored.« [Kirkus reviews] With Aminatta Forna [GB], John Freeman [USA], Mariana Enriquez [ARGENTINA], and Yasmine El Rashidi [EGYPT].

The event will be held in English. It has been pre-recorded.

Reflections
Host John Freeman
Admission free

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