The Forgotten Pacific – film screening and panel discussion

The Australian Embassy in Denmark, with the Bergen Pacific Studies of the University of Bergen, presents a new film from the Pacific climate change frontline.

The Forgotten Pacific travels to five Pacific island countries to discover how communities are weaving indigenous knowledge into the modern-day fight to adapt, rebuild and save their islands from climate change. 

With remarks from H.E. Dave Vosen, Ambassador of Australia to Denmark, Norway and Iceland, a video greeting from the University of the South Pacific, and remarks from the University of Bergen. 

Panellists: Professor Peter  Haugan, Institute of Marine Research 

Professor Noel Keenlyside, University of Bergen 

Ms. Miriam Ladstein, PhD candidate, University of Bergen Professor 

Lise Øvreås, University of Bergen 

Moderator: Professor Edvard Hviding, University of Bergen 

The film and panel discussion are followed by a reception.