Sat Nov 16 16:57:18 UTC 2024: ## Bengaluru Exhibition Showcases Human Cost of Climate Change Amidst COP29

**Bengaluru, India (November 16, 2024)** – While world leaders convene at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss climate change, a powerful exhibition in Bengaluru highlights the devastating human impact of the crisis on vulnerable communities. “Climate at the Margins: Gender, Class and Caste Vulnerabilities,” a collaboration between Greenpeace India and the Museum of Art and Photography (MAPS), uses personal stories and everyday objects to illustrate the suffering caused by extreme weather events.

The exhibition, previously shown in Chennai and Delhi, now features a digital format in Bengaluru. It showcases items like dolls, sarees, and bicycles – belongings imbued with the memories of individuals affected by heatwaves, cyclones, and floods. Artist Sabari Venu designed the exhibition to sensitively portray these “raw, human stories.”

Greenpeace representatives emphasize the disconnect between the data-driven discussions at COP29 and the lived realities of those most affected. Amruta S.N., a climate campaigner, points out the disproportionate impact on marginalized communities, despite their minimal contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. She underscores the need for polluters to bear the financial responsibility for loss and damage.

The exhibition features poignant accounts, such as the story of Zeenat from Bihar, who donated her daughter’s dolls after the child tragically succumbed to heat stroke. Another installation displays a saree belonging to a flood victim from a Bengaluru slum, showcasing the recurring devastation faced by the urban poor.

A workshop led by journalist and filmmaker Bhumika Saraswati explores the intersection of climate change, gender, and caste, emphasizing the heightened vulnerability of women from marginalized backgrounds. The exhibition, open until November 17th at MAPS, also features community leaders sharing their experiences of loss and resilience. The organizers aim to make the climate crisis more tangible for urban audiences, fostering empathy and understanding for those on the frontlines.

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