New animated film that integrates climate science and disaster preparedness

Introducing the Climate Crab- A new animated film that integrates climate science and disaster preparedness

If you’ve ever struggled to explain the concepts of climate variability, El Nino and La Nina to those that you work with you will be interested in this new animated film that integrates climate science and disaster preparedness – The Pacific Adventures of the Climate Crab – which was launched at the Pacific Meteorological Council in Nadi 2nd July 2013.

A team of climate scientists, humanitarians, technical experts, artists and film-makers teamed up to produce the humorous four minute film, which comes with a ‘tool kit’ to help link the information presented in the animation to decision-making and action on the ground.

El Niño and La Niña events influence rainfall, cyclone risk and sea levels in the Pacific region. These in turn impact Pacific communities in very real ways – for example the 2010/2011 La Niña event resulted in Red Cross responding to drought in Tuvalu and floods in Fiji. Good quality climate and weather information, warnings and forecasts can help us anticipate and prepare for changing risks.

The animation is an exciting new tool to raise awareness of the science and impacts of El Niño and La Niña and encourage Pacific Islanders to take early action in preparing for these extreme events.